Ottoman Inns Hospitality and Good Works
Charity Through Public Buildings One of the greatest charitable traditions in the Ottoman Empire was the construction of public buildings […]
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Polygamy Family Life and the Author’s Observations
Jealousy Among Multiple Wives In this passage, the author argues that one of the greatest problems in polygamous households was
Intoxication and Ecstasy Among Certain Dervishes
A Different Way of Life Among the various religious groups and dervish orders in the Ottoman Empire, some became known
Philosophical Debates and Divine Nature
Moderation among Scholars Some scholars in Islamic history tried to understand God using careful reasoning but without following strict rules
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.
Opinions About the Honesty and Justice of the Turks
In this passage, the author expresses surprise at reading books that praise the honesty and justice of the Turks and
Escort and Presentation of Ambassadors
After the banquet, the ambassador was guided by the Chaostsbaǰǰe, the chief of the palace attendants, along with some of
An Unusual Succession to Power
It may rightly be asked how the present Grand Vizier, named Ahmet, succeeded his father Köprülü in the government of
The Difficult Condition of Wallachia
The state and condition of the province of Wallachia has been no better, and in many ways worse, than that
Seizure of Goods and Abuse of Authority
In the service of the Grand Signior, goods belonging to merchants were sometimes taken without agreement or payment. These seizures