The Order of Herewi (Hizrevi)
The Time of Sultan Orhan During the reign of Orhan, the second king of the Turks, who ruled for thirty-five […]
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The Sabiny Sect
The sect called Sabiny, though formally Mahometans, seems to differ greatly from other followers of Islam. While most Muslims take
The Sin of Polygamy
Another serious wrongdoing among you is the practice of one woman being joined to many men. To whom, then, do
The Role of the Sword in Promoting Mahometan Faith
The Mahometan faith was often promoted entirely through warfare. Soldiers were taught in their catechism that those who died fighting
Turkish Views of Spain
The Turks paid little real attention to the King of Spain. However, the presence of Spanish exiles in Constantinople, known
Reflection on the Blessings of a Free Country
Before ending the previous chapter, the writer pauses to reflect with gratitude on the happiness and freedom of his own