Erdogan’s ‘grand vision’ to lead the Islamic world has limitations
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s religious revivalism is rooted in the neo-Ottomanism that constitutes a bitter ...
Holy Islamic relics go on display at city hall
Islamic artefacts dating back hundreds of years, including the cloth used to cover the Kaaba in Mecca, are going on display ...
A Guide to Turkish Baths—And the Hammams to Visit in Istanbul
Hammams—the public baths that have been an integral part of Istanbul life for centuries—can be found everywhere from the city's quiet historic neighborhoods to inside the best hotels in Turkey, and ...
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The Ottoman-Christian Conflict Along the Danube: Key Battles of the 17th Century
The major cities of Central Europe built along the Danube were the focus of key battles in the war between Muslims and ...
How ties with Qatar help India’s influence in Middle East, check rise of radical Islam | Point Blank
Since PM Modi became the PM in 2014, India has reached out to the Gulf with Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim being an early visitor in ...
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Suleiman the Magnificent: The Most Flamboyant of the Ottoman Sultans
Suleiman I, the most dazzling of the Ottoman sultans, illuminated the 16th century, reigning from 1520 to 1566. He was the ...
Pakistan Today2d
When white dwarves collide
AT PENPOINTThe visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan was not just friendly and fraternal, but it ...
5 Architectural Masterpieces By Mimar Sinan That You Can Visit In Istanbul
The beloved historical figure is considered the greatest architect of the Ottoman Empire and one of the forefront artists ...
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Arab futures — VI
As a result, the Arabs have lost their solid political presence and cultural reach in that periphery for the foreseeable future. The Arab world now seems detached from East Africa, again at a time ...
How Aga Khan III navigated the dual worlds of Indian Independence and loyalty to the British
Aga Khan III was born into a privileged lifestyle, patronised by British rule in India. While he was active in the ...
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Experts explore shared cultural legacy of Türkiye, Jordan
A symposium on historical artifacts in Türkiye and Jordan was held on Feb. 17 at the Yunus Emre Institute (YEE) Turkish ...
Who are Ismaili Muslims and how do their beliefs relate to the Aga Khan’s work?
The Ismaili sect split into two branches in 1094. Aga Khan was the leader of the Nizari branch, which believes in a living imam or leader. The second branch – Musta'lian Tayyibi Ismailis – believes ...