Islamic History
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Osman I: The Founder of the Ottoman Empire
Osman I, also known as Osman Gazi (c. 1258 – c. 1323 CE), was the founder and first Sultan of…
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Did Odin come from Türkiye? Swedish historian claims Turkish ancestry of Swedish
A historical revelation by Professor Sven Lagerbring, one of the founders of Swedish history, suggests that the Swedish people have…
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Shawar: The Fatimid Vizier Who Paved the Way for Saladin
Shawar: A Controversial Fatimid Vizier Shawar ibn Mujir al-Sa’di (1110 – January 18, 1169) was a prominent figure in the…
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Amir Timur: The Legacy of Tamerlane, the Great Conqueror
Timur Barlas Bin Taragaj – Tamerlane: A Legendary Conqueror Timur Barlas Bin Taragaj (Persian: تیمور, Chagatai: Temür; April 9, 1336…
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Justice in the Ottoman Empire: The Role of Qadis and Law
The founder of the Ottoman dynasty and empire, Osman I, appointed Dursun Fakih as the qadi of Karacahisar after its…
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The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: A Monument of Art, Architecture, and History
The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, one of the most visited structures in the world, stands as a leading monument in…
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Gülbahar Hatun: Mother of Sultan Bayezid II and Wife of Mehmed the Conqueror
Emine Gülbahar Mükrime Hatun (Ottoman Turkish: گل بھار مکرمه خاتون), meaning “spring rose” and “hospitable,” was a significant figure in…
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Balian of Ibelin: A Crusader Noble and Defender of Jerusalem
Balian of Ibelin (1143-1193) was a prominent Crusader noble, a vassal of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and one of its…
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Nur (نور): The Light That Illuminates Ottoman Heritage and Islamic Culture
The word Nur (نور), meaning “light” in Arabic, holds profound significance in Islamic traditions and Ottoman heritage. It symbolizes divine…
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The Message: Exploring the Birth of Islam in a Cinematic Masterpiece
Moustapha Akkad, the director of “The Message” – a quality, landmark production describing the history of Islam – died in…
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