Intoxication and Ecstasy Among Certain Dervishes
A Different Way of Life Among the various religious groups and dervish orders in the Ottoman Empire, some became known […]
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The Morgi Defenders of Faith and Judgment
The Morgi, also called the Murji’ah, were an important sect in early Islamic history. They were known as strong supporters
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.
Origin of the Law and Religion
It is commonly known that the religious law followed by the Turks was believed to be compiled by the Prophet
The Importance of Diplomacy
No nation in the world, however different or “barbarous” it might seem, ever ignored the role of ambassadors. Diplomacy has
The Morning After the Wedding
Early in the morning, the bridegroom was called by his friends to go to the bath. This was part of