Who the Emirs Are
The Emirs, also called the descendants of the Prophet, are counted among the religious people in their society. They are
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.
Independence of the Emaums
In religious matters, the Mufti does not have direct control over the Emaums in their daily work. He does not
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 Office of the Judge of the Militia
The office that comes next after the Mufti is called the Kadelefchere, or the Judge of the Militia. This official
The Mufti’s Power to Interpret the Law
The Mufti has a wide and important role in interpreting religious law. It is generally accepted that their law is
The Sultan and the Mufti in Matters of State
In affairs of the state, the Sultan often asks for the opinion of the Mufti, especially when dealing with very
Authority of the Mufti
The Mufti is the highest religious authority in the Mahometan system, respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and moral
Attitude of the Turks Toward Jews
The Turks have historically disliked and mistrusted the Jews. They often called them “forsaken by God” because Jews were spread
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