Marriage and Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
Marriage as a Legal Contract In this passage, the author continues his description of marriage and divorce among the Ottoman […]
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The Life and Teachings of the Ebrbuharee Order
The Mission of Ebrbuhar and His Companions Ebrbuhar, a disciple of the spiritual teacher Nacshbende, traveled from Asia into Europe
Modern Sects Among the Turks
Throughout history, Islam has seen the rise of many sects, especially among the Turks. Each teacher or scholar often creates
Royal Mosques and Their Attached Institutions
Besides the grand buildings of the royal mosques themselves, many additional structures and facilities are connected to them. These include
Appearance of Friendship Toward Christianity
In this way, the early followers of Islam seemed to create a kind of agreement with Christianity. They showed themselves
The Audience of the Earl of Winchelsea
The Earl of Winchelsea once served as ambassador to the Ottoman Empire on behalf of His Majesty. The audience he
The Special Rules of the Mamluk Order
In the Mamluk system of Egypt, strict rules controlled who could become a member of the ruling military class. A
The Sale of the Principality
The additional charges placed upon Wallachia, when the principality was sold every three years, were no less than those required
Honor and Humility in Ottoman Thought
Among the Turks, it was not considered shameful to move down from the highest positions of honor and command to
Ambition to Rise Through Learning
Many students directed their studies toward mastering the art of writing, hoping to rise to honor and high office through