Bayram Ceremonies at the Ottoman Palace
Preparing for the Festival The writer continues his description of the Bayram celebrations by explaining the ceremonies held inside the […]
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The Religious Order and the Bektashi Tradition
Clothing and Appearance of the Followers The members of this religious order wear white caps made of several pieces of
The Belief in Camel Souls
In Gran Cairo (Cairo), there were many followers of a peculiar belief in the transmigration of souls, similar to the
The Munafihi Sect
The Munafihi is a sect that is strongly influenced by Pythagorean ideas. They believe in the metempsychosis, or the transmigration
Accusations Against the Persians
The author accuses the Persians of extreme cruelty toward other Muslims. According to him, their books and teachings justify actions
Attitude of the Turks Toward Jews
The Turks have historically disliked and mistrusted the Jews. They often called them “forsaken by God” because Jews were spread
Turkish Views of Spain
The Turks paid little real attention to the King of Spain. However, the presence of Spanish exiles in Constantinople, known
Reflection on the Blessings of a Free Country
Before ending the previous chapter, the writer pauses to reflect with gratitude on the happiness and freedom of his own