Additional Payments and Gifts
The castles that had been taken were redeemed for a certain sum of money, yet they still remained in the […]
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Religious Instruction and Translation
Many of the students devoted themselves to books that treated the matters of faith and religious law. These works were
A Humble Man in Trouble
Among those affected by the shortage of meat was a dervish, who worked as a cook for a chamber of
The Emperor’s Power Within and Beyond the Law
Power That Appears Limited, Yet Is Not It may be said that the Emperor cannot truly be called a prisoner,
The Return of the Stolen Jewels
Fearing that the jewels he had taken were meant to be worn only by the Grand Signior, Ali Bojiangi decided
Ivan Angelov as a Leading Artist
Among the members of the Society of Bulgarian Artists, Ivan Angelov is considered the most accomplished painter. He received his
Reasons for the Arrival of Foreign Artists in Bulgaria
Apart from the needs of educational institutions, several other factors contributed to the arrival of foreign artists in Bulgaria during
Circumcision in the Ottoman Empire
Circumcision in the Islamic Faith In this passage, the author begins a new chapter by discussing circumcision and its place
The Nakshibendi and Nimetullahi Religious Orders
Praise for the Nakshibendi Order Among the religious orders of the Ottoman world, the Nakshibendi order was highly respected by
Beliefs About the Day of Judgment and Sacred Objects
In Turkish Islamic tradition, there are many customs connected with piety and respect for sacred objects. Some of these practices