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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Qualifications of the Emaums
The Emaums, or local parish priests, must meet certain basic requirements before they can serve in their office. First, they
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 Role of Slaves in the Ottoman Empire
Every day, ships arrived from the Black Sea carrying captives, as we mentioned earlier. Considering the effects of the plague
The Marriage Ceremony of a Sultana
In the Ottoman court, the marriage between a Pasha and a Sultana followed a special and formal ceremony. Everything was