Philosophical Debates and Divine Nature
Moderation among Scholars Some scholars in Islamic history tried to understand God using careful reasoning but without following strict rules […]
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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.
Opinions About the Honesty and Justice of the Turks
In this passage, the author expresses surprise at reading books that praise the honesty and justice of the Turks and
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
The Difficult Condition of Wallachia
The state and condition of the province of Wallachia has been no better, and in many ways worse, than that
Seizure of Goods and Abuse of Authority
In the service of the Grand Signior, goods belonging to merchants were sometimes taken without agreement or payment. These seizures
The Method of Turkish Studies in the Seraglio
In the earlier chapters, we have mainly described the education of young scholars in the Seraglio with regard to physical
A Great Gathering of Armed Men
In a very short time, the gathering of people became extremely large. So many armed men arrived that the gardens
A People Shaped by Constant War
A Life Formed by Conflict The entire condition and experience of this people has been shaped by continuous war. From