Join The Karima Foundation as they host celebrated Muslim & Ottoman historian, Dr Yakoob Ahmed, on a session on the Islamic history of Falasteen.
Dr Yakoob will look at Falasteen through the lens of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions, the liberation of Al Quds by Salahuddin al Ayyubi, and its fall into the hands of the present occupiers.
You can attend the event in-person for free or for a small cost online.
This event is massively important to any Muslim with concern about the Palestinian cause.
Sign up using the link below:
Karima.org.uk/e/alaqsa
Dr Yakoob will look at Falasteen through the lens of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions, the liberation of Al Quds by Salahuddin al Ayyubi, and its fall into the hands of the present occupiers.
You can attend the event in-person for free or for a small cost online.
This event is massively important to any Muslim with concern about the Palestinian cause.
Sign up using the link below:
Karima.org.uk/e/alaqsa
My short rendition of Main Falasteen Hoon.
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(It's been a while...)
Dirilis Ertugrul: Part 5 - The Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt & Syria
https://www.ammaribnazizahmed.com/home/is-dirilis-ertugrul-historically-accurate-part-5-the-mamluk-sultanate-egypt-syria
With the popularity of Dirilis Ertugrul, I attempt in this article to provide some historical information around the various mamluk dynasties throughout the ages as well the depiction of the Mamluks of Egypt & Syria in Dirilis Ertugrul.
Note: This article is quite extensive and may contain spoilers for watchers of the various Turkish historical series.
(It's been a while...)
Dirilis Ertugrul: Part 5 - The Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt & Syria
https://www.ammaribnazizahmed.com/home/is-dirilis-ertugrul-historically-accurate-part-5-the-mamluk-sultanate-egypt-syria
With the popularity of Dirilis Ertugrul, I attempt in this article to provide some historical information around the various mamluk dynasties throughout the ages as well the depiction of the Mamluks of Egypt & Syria in Dirilis Ertugrul.
Note: This article is quite extensive and may contain spoilers for watchers of the various Turkish historical series.
𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗹𝘂𝗸 𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀:
- 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗱𝘀 (𝟴𝟲𝟴–𝟵𝟬𝟱 𝗖𝗘):
The Tulunid dynasty (al-ṭūlūnīūn) was founded and named after the Abbasid Turkic general and governor of Egypt - Ahmad ibn Tulun - in the year 868 CE, who formed the first ever independent state in Egypt (as well as parts of Syria) since the Ptolemaic dynasty (around 898 years prior).
Ahmad’s father Tulun was said to be a Turk from the region known to the Arabs as Tagharghar or in Turkic, Toghuz-oghuz or Toghuzghuz; this region by medieval Arab historians is attributed to the 𝐔𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐲𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞/𝐔𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞.
The Tulunids were the first state/dynasty of Turkic mamluk origins and reigned from 868 to 905 CE with nominal autonomy, until the Abbasid Caliphate brought their domains back into Abbasid control.
- 𝗧𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗱𝘀 (𝟴𝟲𝟴–𝟵𝟬𝟱 𝗖𝗘):
The Tulunid dynasty (al-ṭūlūnīūn) was founded and named after the Abbasid Turkic general and governor of Egypt - Ahmad ibn Tulun - in the year 868 CE, who formed the first ever independent state in Egypt (as well as parts of Syria) since the Ptolemaic dynasty (around 898 years prior).
Ahmad’s father Tulun was said to be a Turk from the region known to the Arabs as Tagharghar or in Turkic, Toghuz-oghuz or Toghuzghuz; this region by medieval Arab historians is attributed to the 𝐔𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐲𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞/𝐔𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐮𝐫 𝐊𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞.
The Tulunids were the first state/dynasty of Turkic mamluk origins and reigned from 868 to 905 CE with nominal autonomy, until the Abbasid Caliphate brought their domains back into Abbasid control.
Pictured is the Ahmad ibn Tulun Mosque constructed between the years 876-879 CE. The mosque was meant to serve as the main congregational mosque in the new Tulunid capital of Al Qata’i, and is the oldest mosque/masjid in Egypt and one of the oldest in all of Africa.
Its architectural style is that of Samarra (Iraq/Mesopotamia) and very closely resembles the Great Mosque of Samarra constructed by the Abbasids between the years 847-861 CE.
https://www.ammaribnazizahmed.com/home/is-dirilis-ertugrul-historically-accurate-part-5-the-mamluk-sultanate-egypt-syria#Tulunids
Its architectural style is that of Samarra (Iraq/Mesopotamia) and very closely resembles the Great Mosque of Samarra constructed by the Abbasids between the years 847-861 CE.
https://www.ammaribnazizahmed.com/home/is-dirilis-ertugrul-historically-accurate-part-5-the-mamluk-sultanate-egypt-syria#Tulunids
Ammar ibn Aziz Ahmed
Dirilis Ertugrul Part 5: The Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt & Syria — Ammar ibn Aziz Ahmed
With the rise in popularity of Dirilis Ertugrul, I attempt in this article to provide some historical information around the various mamluk dynasties throughout the ages as well the depiction of the Mamluks of Egypt & Syria in Dirilis Ertugrul.
On this day (March 3, 1924 CE {26/27 Rajab, 1342 AH}), the Ottoman Caliphate was officially abolished by the newly founded Turkish Republic under Mustafa Kemal (more popularly known as Atatürk).
The last Ottoman Caliph (pictured) - Abdülmecid II - was sent into exile in France along with the rest of the family of the House of Osman.
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Osmanli Tarihi Arşivi (Ottoman History Archive):
Let us venture back in history; the year is 1924 and it is sometime after midnight.
A single light, coming from the library is still on in Dolmabahçe palace. There, an old man sits quietly and reads the Qur'an, pondering over the state of his nation.
His name is Abdulmecid II and he is the 116th Caliph of Islam. Two years prior, his cousin Sultan Mehmed Vahdeddin VI had been exiled to Italy and the Ottoman Sultanate had been abolished by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
On the night of March 3rd, a young army messenger opened the door to the library. The Caliph continued to read the Qur'an and the messenger was initially taken aback by the sight, but he forced himself to read out the proclamation from the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
The Caliph refused to leave Istanbul, but his staff were worried that they would all be killed by the army who had now surrounded the palace and had him and his family at gunpoint.
After weighing the few options he had, he reluctantly packed some of his clothes and went into exile. Before dawn prayer, the Caliph was taken to the Çatalca train station where he and his family were put on the Orient Express bound for Switzerland.
An envelope containing £2000 was given to Abdulmecid Efendi. The station master quickly ushered the Caliph and his family into his small house adjoining the train station to shelter them from the cold on the platform while they awaited the train.
As they drank tea, the Caliph thanked him for his hospitality. The station master - a Jewish man - began to cry. “How can you thank me?” he asked. Instead, he in turn thanked the Caliph for the honour of being able to serve him even if for a brief moment.
In the morning, the population awoke to the news in shock - the Caliphate had been abolished. There were isolated riots and uprisings in various places, but the army put them down.
The last Caliph spent his days walking along the promenade in Paris, France. There, he lived a quiet life until he died in 1944 CE during the Nazi occupation of France.
As no Caliph had ever been buried in non-Muslim lands, Abdulmecid II's body was eventually transported to, and buried in Jannat Al-Baqi cemetery in the blessed city of Madinah, Arabia. The major political and spiritual office of Caliph had also been buried with him as well.
The last Ottoman Caliph (pictured) - Abdülmecid II - was sent into exile in France along with the rest of the family of the House of Osman.
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Osmanli Tarihi Arşivi (Ottoman History Archive):
Let us venture back in history; the year is 1924 and it is sometime after midnight.
A single light, coming from the library is still on in Dolmabahçe palace. There, an old man sits quietly and reads the Qur'an, pondering over the state of his nation.
His name is Abdulmecid II and he is the 116th Caliph of Islam. Two years prior, his cousin Sultan Mehmed Vahdeddin VI had been exiled to Italy and the Ottoman Sultanate had been abolished by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
On the night of March 3rd, a young army messenger opened the door to the library. The Caliph continued to read the Qur'an and the messenger was initially taken aback by the sight, but he forced himself to read out the proclamation from the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.
The Caliph refused to leave Istanbul, but his staff were worried that they would all be killed by the army who had now surrounded the palace and had him and his family at gunpoint.
After weighing the few options he had, he reluctantly packed some of his clothes and went into exile. Before dawn prayer, the Caliph was taken to the Çatalca train station where he and his family were put on the Orient Express bound for Switzerland.
An envelope containing £2000 was given to Abdulmecid Efendi. The station master quickly ushered the Caliph and his family into his small house adjoining the train station to shelter them from the cold on the platform while they awaited the train.
As they drank tea, the Caliph thanked him for his hospitality. The station master - a Jewish man - began to cry. “How can you thank me?” he asked. Instead, he in turn thanked the Caliph for the honour of being able to serve him even if for a brief moment.
In the morning, the population awoke to the news in shock - the Caliphate had been abolished. There were isolated riots and uprisings in various places, but the army put them down.
The last Caliph spent his days walking along the promenade in Paris, France. There, he lived a quiet life until he died in 1944 CE during the Nazi occupation of France.
As no Caliph had ever been buried in non-Muslim lands, Abdulmecid II's body was eventually transported to, and buried in Jannat Al-Baqi cemetery in the blessed city of Madinah, Arabia. The major political and spiritual office of Caliph had also been buried with him as well.
The bitter story of the Ottoman dynasty’s exile
"When the Ottoman sultanate and caliphate was abolished, 156 people belonging to the royal family were denied Turkish citizenship with a law that entered into force on March 3, 1924, and were deported in the following three days."
https://www.dailysabah.com/feature/2015/03/13/the-bitter-story-of-the-ottoman-dynastys-exile
"When the Ottoman sultanate and caliphate was abolished, 156 people belonging to the royal family were denied Turkish citizenship with a law that entered into force on March 3, 1924, and were deported in the following three days."
https://www.dailysabah.com/feature/2015/03/13/the-bitter-story-of-the-ottoman-dynastys-exile
On this day (March 3, 1707 CE {27/28 Dhul Qa'dah, 1118 AH}), the Great Mughal Sultan Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad better known as Aurangzeb Alamgir, at the age of 88 years old, died of natural causes at his imperial war tent.
"Gradually unconsciousness crept on, his breathing became harder and harder, but such was the mastery of that indomitable spirit over his rosary and his lips to gasp out the remembrance of God, till about eight O clock when all was over. He had ever wishes to die on the blessed day of Friday, and the prayer had been granted by the gracious deity to one of his truest servants."
Photo Credit: Timurid-Mughal Archives
https://www.ammaribnazizahmed.com/
"Gradually unconsciousness crept on, his breathing became harder and harder, but such was the mastery of that indomitable spirit over his rosary and his lips to gasp out the remembrance of God, till about eight O clock when all was over. He had ever wishes to die on the blessed day of Friday, and the prayer had been granted by the gracious deity to one of his truest servants."
Photo Credit: Timurid-Mughal Archives
https://www.ammaribnazizahmed.com/
This verse of the Qur’ān has served as a beacon of hope, reminding the people of Palestine, that their faith is a source of strength that transcends the challenges they face. We hear them recite it in the most difficult of situations. It fosters a mindset of patience, perseverance, and reliance on Allah's infinite mercy.
What does this verse mean? In the face of immense challenges, reciting this verse becomes an affirmation of faith and trust in Allah's wisdom and divine plan. The phrase "Hasbunallahu" – "Allah is sufficient for us," conveying the belief that with Allah’s support, believers can find contentment and satisfaction regardless of the hardships they face.
What does this verse mean? In the face of immense challenges, reciting this verse becomes an affirmation of faith and trust in Allah's wisdom and divine plan. The phrase "Hasbunallahu" – "Allah is sufficient for us," conveying the belief that with Allah’s support, believers can find contentment and satisfaction regardless of the hardships they face.
This is the same statement recited by Ibrahim (peace be upon him) when he was thrown into the fire and this is the same verse the Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) advised the companions to recite when he sensed that his statement was heavy for them;
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ﷺ said: 'How can I be comfortable when the one with the horn is holding it to his lip, his ears listening for when he will be ordered to blow, so he can blow.' It was as if that was very hard upon the Companions of the Prophet (peace be upon them), so he said to them: 'Say: “Allah is sufficient for us and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.”
By putting one’s complete trust in Allah, by leaving matters unto Him, by seeking only His grace and mercy, by accepting His decree, by submitting to His Will – a believer can equip himself to face any challenge that he is faced with. We all face different changes in our individual lives, let us make this verse a constant reminder on our lips inshāʾAllāh.
May Allah grant our brothers and sisters in Palestine ʿāfiyah, abundance of goodness, safety and protection, and the highest ranks in Jannah al-Firdous for all those who have lost their lives. Amīn Yā Rabb.
See: Sahih al-Bukhari 4287, Jāmiʾ at-Tirmidhī 2431
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ﷺ said: 'How can I be comfortable when the one with the horn is holding it to his lip, his ears listening for when he will be ordered to blow, so he can blow.' It was as if that was very hard upon the Companions of the Prophet (peace be upon them), so he said to them: 'Say: “Allah is sufficient for us and [He is] the best Disposer of affairs.”
By putting one’s complete trust in Allah, by leaving matters unto Him, by seeking only His grace and mercy, by accepting His decree, by submitting to His Will – a believer can equip himself to face any challenge that he is faced with. We all face different changes in our individual lives, let us make this verse a constant reminder on our lips inshāʾAllāh.
May Allah grant our brothers and sisters in Palestine ʿāfiyah, abundance of goodness, safety and protection, and the highest ranks in Jannah al-Firdous for all those who have lost their lives. Amīn Yā Rabb.
See: Sahih al-Bukhari 4287, Jāmiʾ at-Tirmidhī 2431