The Jabari Belief in Divine Determinism
In Islamic theology, one of the most opposed schools of thought to the Mu‘tazilites and other moderate thinkers is the […]
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Payment for Legal Decisions (Fetfas)
When the Mufti gives legal decisions, which are called Fetfas, he does not personally receive any direct payment for them.
The Custom of Seeking Legal Approval for War
This passage is written in old English and expresses the opinion of a historical writer about war, law, and political
Escort and Presentation of Ambassadors
After the banquet, the ambassador was guided by the Chaostsbaǰǰe, the chief of the palace attendants, along with some of
An Unusual Succession to Power
It may rightly be asked how the present Grand Vizier, named Ahmet, succeeded his father Köprülü in the government of
Plans to Change the Government
Several times, the Ottoman authorities considered changing the system of government in these three provinces. There were discussions about placing
Loss of Office Does Not Always Mean Death
It did not always happen that a Prime Vizier, when removed from his office, also lost his life. Although the
Effects of Strict Discipline and Separation
Because of the strict discipline of the Seraglio and the complete separation from women, the young men grew almost entirely
Order Restored Inside the Seraglio
Inside the Seraglio, everything was now brought into good order. After the morning prayers were finished, the Baltagees—a special guard
Severity as the Nature of the Turkish Government
A System Built on Force and Fear In this form of government, severity, violence, and cruelty are not accidents but