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...

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...

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 authority,...