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THE STORY OF THOSE WHO SECRETLY BELIEVED IN OTHER RELIGIONS

In Ottoman society, there were those who appeared to be Muslim but secretly believed in other religions. Contrary to common belief, the reason for this was not oppression. Moreover, in the 19th century, this gave foreigners an opportunity to exploit.
23 Ekim 2024 Çarşamba

TRAGEDY OF RUSSO-TURKISH WAR CAUSED BY BUREAUCRACY

The senseless War of '93 with the Russians led to disastrous consequences. The war was caused by 30 years of bureaucratic dominance, and the empire began to unravel.
16 Ekim 2024 Çarşamba

DID THE OTTOMAN SULTANS DRINK ALCOHOL?

It is almost impossible to know whether the Ottoman sultans drank alcohol. This is because sultans, including their families, would not eat with anyone. In fact, there is a provision about this in the "Qanunname of Sultan Fatih" (Code of Mehmed II).
9 Ekim 2024 Çarşamba

EXILE DID NOT STOP THE PURSUIT OF THE OTTOMAN DYNASTY!

The members of the Ottoman dynasty today understood very well where they lived and the demands of the time. They knew exactly what to do and say.
2 Ekim 2024 Çarşamba

THE MILLENNIA-LONG LEGAL JOURNEY OF THE TURKS

The Ottomans regarded justice as an indispensable element of the state. One of the most famous Ottoman rulers was called "Kanuni" (the Lawgiver). His relief has been hanging in the U.S. Capitol for years.
25 Eylül 2024 Çarşamba

THE WEALTH OF THE DYNASTY WAS PLUNDERED UNDER POLICE SUPERVISION!

Before their exile, the Ottoman dynasty was forced to sell or entrust their belongings at dirt cheap prices within three days. During this time, unpleasant incidents also took place. For example, the house of Shahzade (Prince) Seyfeddin Efendi was to be plundered by the public under police supervision...
18 Eylül 2024 Çarşamba

ISLAM AND THE HERITAGE OF PREVIOUS RELIGIONS

The Prophet Muhammad, in Medina, said, "I am more deserving of reviving a sunnah (way of Allah) that the Jews have abandoned."
11 Eylül 2024 Çarşamba

THE KING'S JESTER - THE COURT DWARF

The court dwarfs, with their clever witticisms, did something that not everyone could do; they could criticize the ruler when necessary, and this was tolerated.
4 Eylül 2024 Çarşamba

WHAT IS ISRA'ILIYAT? WHAT IS IT NOT?

On one side, there are those who attribute the myths of Isra'iliyat to Islam; on the other, those who reject Islamic rulings by labeling them as Isra'iliyat...
28 Ağustos 2024 Çarşamba

FATHERS AND SONS IN THE QURAN

Even prophets have often been tested with their children. There are numerous examples in the Quran that shed light on the relationship between fathers and sons from different perspectives.
21 Ağustos 2024 Çarşamba

HOW WERE EUROPEAN MUSLIMS ERADICATED?

Once numbering in the hundreds of thousands, Muslims in Andalusia, Sicily, and Russia were either expelled, killed, or forcibly baptized in a short period.
14 Ağustos 2024 Çarşamba

DREAMS THAT MADE HISTORY IN THE EASTERN WORLD

The interpretation of a dream by the Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) led to his appointment as the minister of finance.
7 Ağustos 2024 Çarşamba

PROPHET MUHAMMAD AND PAST PROPHETS

The Prophet Muhammad used to perform ablution, pray, perform pilgrimage and Umrah, and sacrifice animals even before the revelation. According to which religion did he perform these acts?
31 Temmuz 2024 Çarşamba

NO MARRIAGE WITHOUT PERMISSION!

Is it possible to believe that marriages and divorces were not recorded in a vast empire?
24 Temmuz 2024 Çarşamba

THE TRUTH OF KARBALA

The Karbala Incident, in which Husayn ibn Ali was martyred, is a tragic event that pains the hearts of all Muslims. As the poet said, "Every place is Karbala for us; every day is Ashura for us."
17 Temmuz 2024 Çarşamba

CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE TURKS TO ISLAM

Many historians confess that the Turks have made the most sincere contributions to Islam after the Companions (Sahaba) of the Prophet. The fact that Islam has survived through many misfortunes and still exists today is proof of this.
10 Temmuz 2024 Çarşamba

OUR TRADITION OF THE ENTARI (JALLABIA ) HAS YIELDED TO TIME

The words of a businessman about not going to bed without an entari (jallabia) surprised many people. However, there was a time when no one, summer or winter, went without wearing an entari.
3 Temmuz 2024 Çarşamba

GALLOPING THROUGH HISTORY: THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE'S POSTAL COURIERS

One of the factors that kept the Ottomans in power across three continents for six centuries was their fast and organized communication system.
26 Haziran 2024 Çarşamba

SUMMER HAS COME, LET'S GO ON AN EXCURSION...

As the holidays approach, schools are going on field trips one by one. This is an old tradition. In the past, the excursion of schools at the beginning of summer was a different world...
19 Haziran 2024 Çarşamba

HOW DID THE TURKS LOSE THE ARAB LANDS?

During the World War, England promised the Arab lands to various individuals. When the war ended, chaos erupted.
12 Haziran 2024 Çarşamba

IT WAS AN ART OF EXECUTIONER...

Executioner work was a job requiring mastery. It was expected to be done without causing a commotion and without giving the convict too much pain.
5 Haziran 2024 Çarşamba

ARAB NATIONALISM AND THE TURKS

Every nation considers nationalism a unique privilege for itself and an independent homeland its right. However, it often deems this excessive for others.
29 Mayıs 2024 Çarşamba

HOW DID TURKS BECOME MUSLIM?

They became acquainted with Islam while wielding their swords in the Battle of Talas. They chose Islam not by force of the sword, but willingly, and for centuries became the standard-bearers of Islam on earth.
22 Mayıs 2024 Çarşamba

THE INTELLECTUALLY ELITE: STUDENTS OF MADRASAS

The Middle Ages was not a dark age as it is commonly believed, especially not for Muslims. Universities were established during this era, and later spread to the entire world through Muslims. The same applies to paper. (Interview)
15 Mayıs 2024 Çarşamba

EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED TO THE CRESCENT

The Hijri calendar is based on the movements of the Moon. It is more accurate and precise than the solar calendar. Therefore, it is highly suitable for travelers and sailors.
8 Mayıs 2024 Çarşamba

THE PULSE OF TIME: CALENDAR

People, far from stopping the flow of time, instead of focusing on how old they were, paused to count it. They divided it into parts. They made calendars.
1 Mayıs 2024 Çarşamba

FRIENDS OF ENGLAND ASSOCIATON

The reason for the establishment of the Anglophile Society named Friends of England Association (İngiliz Muhibleri Cemiyeti), as its name suggests, was to appear favorable to England, the superpower of the world at that time, and to overcome the disastrous days through dialogue.
24 Nisan 2024 Çarşamba

THE ASIA MINOR CATASTROPHE OF GREEKS

In the "Turkey's top 10 enemies" survey, Greece ranks first, with England not even making the list. Yet, Greece embarked on its invasion adventure, which it called the Asia Minor (Anatolia) Catastrophe, due to a British scheme.
17 Nisan 2024 Çarşamba

HOW DID WOMEN VEIL, AND THEN HOW WERE THEY UNVEILED…

Hijab existed in almost all religions and societies. Modernity has taken away from life.
10 Nisan 2024 Çarşamba

HOW CAN HISTORY BE BELIEVED?

After the French Revolution, history has always been written by republicans. Therefore, in novels, movies, and even fairy tales, kings are cruel; nobles are evil.
3 Nisan 2024 Çarşamba