Islamic History
-
Osman’s Dream: How a Vision Founded the Ottoman Empire
The Dream That Sparked an Empire – Osman’s legendary vision | Kuruluş Osman In the early 14th century, a young…
Continue Reading » -
The Tomb of Saladin: A Historic Symbol Reborn in Damascus
Those who come to the Damascus Umayyad Mosque do not only pray but also visit the historical and cultural riches…
Continue Reading » -
The Lionhearted Admiral: Gazi Hasan Pasha of Algiers
Throughout Ottoman history, few figures are as legendary as Gazi Hasan Pasha of Algiers. Known for his unbreakable spirit and…
Continue Reading » -
Leonardo da Vinci’s Visionary Bridge for the Ottoman Empire: A Renaissance Marvel That Was Never Built
In 1502, during the height of the Renaissance, one of history’s greatest minds, Leonardo da Vinci, made a bold proposition…
Continue Reading » -
Rare 19th-century Quran donated to Wolfenbüttel’s Green Mosque
A Historic Quran Enriches Green Mosque in Wolfenbüttel A remarkable piece of Islamic history has found a new home in…
Continue Reading » -
Kök Tengri and Saladin Ayyubi: Connecting Turkic Heritage with Islamic Justice
The Curse of Kök Tengri and the Spirit of Saladin Ayyubi: A Connection Across Civilizations The enigmatic phrase “The Curse…
Continue Reading » -
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: The 1 Million TL Question About Turkey’s Presidential Seal
Did You Watch “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire”? Can You Answer the Historic Question? A historic moment unfolded tonight…
Continue Reading » -
Türkiye’s Mevlana Museum draws record 3M visitors in 2024
The Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of the renowned Sufi philosopher Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi, welcomed a record 3,048,055 visitors…
Continue Reading » -
Ottoman legacy lives on: Bosnia’s Gazi Husrev Beg’s Madrasa educates for 488 years
Located in the heart of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Gazi/Ghazi Husrev Beg’s Madrasa is a shining example of the…
Continue Reading » -
The Life and Legacy of Saladin Ayyubi: Conqueror of Jerusalem
The Life and Legacy of Saladin Ayyubi Saladin Ayyubi, the Sultan of Egypt, Syria, Yemen, and Palestine, stands as one…
Continue Reading »