Beliefs About the Day of Judgment and Sacred Objects
In Turkish Islamic tradition, there are many customs connected with piety and respect for sacred objects. Some of these practices […]
I14
The Conquest of Constantinople and the Sultan’s Devotion
It is reported by the Turks that Constantinople was captured on a Wednesday. On the following Friday, which they consider
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
The Successor of the Venetian Ambassador
The successor to the Venetian ambassador was Count Cestit, a man known for his generosity and love of luxury. However,
Popular Forms of Government in the Islamic World
It is not far from our subject to speak about two forms of government that were almost completely popular in
Military Duties of the Princes
The princes of the three provinces mentioned before were not only required to pay tribute to the Grand Signior, but
A Humble Man in Trouble
Among those affected by the shortage of meat was a dervish, who worked as a cook for a chamber of
Religious Instruction and Translation
Many of the students devoted themselves to books that treated the matters of faith and religious law. These works were
The Crowd Restrained but Not Calmed
This action restrained the boldness of some who had been ready to lay violent hands upon the woman. Yet the
Princes and the Rule of Law
Authority Above Punishment, Not Above Order The saying “Et si legibus solutissimus, tamen legibus vivimus” means this: although princes are