Sects and Religious Differences among Muslims
All Muslims, depending on the country where they live, usually follow one of the four main schools of Islamic law […]
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Independence of the Emaums
In religious matters, the Mufti does not have direct control over the Emaums in their daily work. He does not
The Treachery of the Treaty of 1604
The passage describes an event from the year 1604 and presents it as an example of treachery during peace negotiations.
The Influence of Turkish Fashion
A wise observer noted how Greek and Armenian Christians often imitate Turkish clothing and customs. They try to look as
The Position of Pashas in the Ottoman System
In the Ottoman system, Pashas were powerful governors and military leaders. However, their power did not come from noble birth