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. […]
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Origin of the Law and Religion
It is commonly known that the religious law followed by the Turks was believed to be compiled by the Prophet
The Importance of Diplomacy
No nation in the world, however different or “barbarous” it might seem, ever ignored the role of ambassadors. Diplomacy has
The Morning After the Wedding
Early in the morning, the bridegroom was called by his friends to go to the bath. This was part of
Plans to Change the Government
Several times, the Ottoman authorities considered changing the system of government in these three provinces. There were discussions about placing
The Limits and Extent of the Prime Vizier’s Power
The Prime Vizier held authority almost as wide as that of the Sultan who granted it to him. In most
Promotion as Offices Become Vacant
As offices within the Ottoman Empire became vacant, replacements were chosen in an orderly manner. These appointments were usually made
A Great Gathering of Armed Men
In a very short time, the gathering of people became extremely large. So many armed men arrived that the gardens
The Absolute Power of the Emperor
Absolute Rule as the Strength of the Empire The absolute authority of the emperor is one of the greatest supports
The School of Painting as a Link
The School of Painting played an important role as a connecting link between the two main art societies in Bulgaria.