by Royal Ottoman Society | Apr 10, 2026 | Member Contributions
Qurratulayn Mariyam Saiyed For eighty-six years there was an emptiness in the halls of the Ayasofya Camii, the walls crying in longing for the call to prayer to resound in its chambers. But in 2020, the Turkish government reinstated the building as a mosque, affirming...
by Royal Ottoman Society | Mar 30, 2026 | Member Contributions
Written by Ehtesamul Hoque Many Muslims grow up hearing the great stories of early Islamic history. Among the most famous are the victories that happened during the life of Muhammad ﷺ and shortly after. Battles like the Battle of Badr, Battle of Uhud, and the Battle...
by Royal Ottoman Society | Mar 30, 2026 | Member Contributions
Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani frequently highlighted the deep, historic connection between the Ottoman Sultans and Ṭarīqat, stating that the Ottoman Empire was built on this spiritual foundation. The Ottoman state was strong because its rulers were spiritually...
by Royal Ottoman Society | Mar 16, 2026 | Member Contributions
The festival of Eid al-Fitr – called Ramazan Bayramı – was one of the most anticipated events of the year in the Ottoman empire. More than a religious holiday marking the end of Ramadan, it became a grand social celebration that brought together imperial...
by Royal Ottoman Society | Mar 16, 2026 | Member Contributions
Written by Hannah Babar Mubarak In the final days of Ramadan, the Ottoman capital took on a different rhythm. Islambul, already a city defined by its mosques and religious institutions, became especially attentive to the last ten nights of the month. Among these...
by Royal Ottoman Society | Mar 16, 2026 | Member Contributions
Written by Ehtesamul Hoque There is a moment in the heart of Ramadan, often hidden among its final ten odd nights, that shifts the universe. It is Laylat al-Qadr, the “Night of Power,” a night described by the Quran as “better than a thousand...
