The Study of the Royal Revenues
The detailed knowledge of the royal mosque revenues is not open to everyone. It is mainly studied and understood by […]
The Royal Mosques of Constantinople
The royal mosques of Constantinople are among the most famous and magnificent religious buildings in the empire. Some of the
Magnificence of Royal Mosques
The Turks show great care and generosity in building mosques and other religious buildings dedicated to the service of God.
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