A Traveler’s Notebook for Istanbul and the Balkans
First note: choose a feeling for the trip. Do you want busy city days, long scenic drives, historic streets or
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Customized Istanbul City Tour for Local Neighborhood Discoveries
Look past the postcard view Istanbul has famous landmarks that draw travelers from around the world. Yet many visitors remember
A Cultural Journey from Bulgaria to Ephesus
Add archaeology to your travel plans A Bulgaria holiday can take many forms, from city breaks to coastal escapes. For
The Decline of the Ottoman Spahis
The Fall of the Powerful Cavalry The Ottoman Spahis were once among the richest and most respected cavalrymen in the
Changes in the Ottoman Military and Government
The Ottoman Empire at Its Greatest Strength During the reigns of famous sultans such as Selim I and Suleiman the
The Third Form of Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
The Most Serious Type of Divorce In this passage, the author describes what he considers the third and most serious
The Nakshibendi and Nimetullahi Religious Orders
Praise for the Nakshibendi Order Among the religious orders of the Ottoman world, the Nakshibendi order was highly respected by
Beliefs About Knowing God Among Muslim Sects
Among Islamic scholars, there have been many debates about how humans can know God and who can be considered holy.
Royal Mosques and Their Attached Institutions
Royal mosques in the Ottoman Empire were much more than places of worship. They were centers of religion, education, charity,
Muhammad’s Mission and Divine Commission
Muhammad was sent by God to teach mankind and to declare God’s message clearly and truthfully. His purpose was to