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Visiting Istanbul in 3 Days

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“You cannot know what love is unless you are in love with Istanbul”

(Sultan Abdul Hamid Han)

By Hassan Rabbani

21st Jan, 2025

A Picture of Sultan Abdul Hamid Han Hazretleri at the Restaurant of His Great-Great-Granddaughter

Istanbul is one of the great beauties of the world, both spiritually and aesthetically. For us Muslims, Istanbul served as the capital of our faith for many centuries. It has been the birthplace of millions of scholars and spiritual giants. In Istanbul, one can witness the manifestation of the beauty of our faith: the mosques, the schools, and the great architectural monuments. For us, it represents what Ihsan truly is.

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Thomas Keith (Ibrahim Agha) – The Scottish Governor of Medina

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Sutcliff’s ‘Blood & Sand’ explores the life of the scotsman Thomas Keith (Ibrahim Agha) who was captured in Egypt. He converts to Islam, taking a lead role in Muhammad Ali Pasha’s army (Ottoman Governor and de facto Ruler of Egypt) and in 1814 is appointed the Governor of Medina. Sutcliff, meticulously writes the story of Thomas. She thanks Michael Stardorth for giving her the story of Thomas and helping her shape this story. I couldn’t find anything about Michael Stardorth or how he came across the life of Ibrahim Agha.
 

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