Tag Archives: Ottoman Empire

Islam and Nationalism

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Qicheng Zhang

History and culture have always contributed to our understanding of the ever-changing roles religion has had over time. The distance between religion and our daily actions has been shrinking over time with its increased involvement in our daily political and … Continue reading →

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The Abstract Caliphate: Modernism, Secularism and the Abolition of the Caliphate in Turkey

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Mia Ellis

Published on March 3rd of 1924, this article in the Times of London begins by stating, “The motion for the abolition of the Caliphate was passed in the Grand National Assembly today after a stormy debate.” This momentous decision marked … Continue reading →

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Relationships Between Young Nation-States and Established Religious Institutions

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Cullen Paradis

  During time from the end of WWI to the present day, many predominantly Muslim societies have had to face a similar set of challenges and questions surrounding their governing systems. Following the fall of the Ottoman empire after WWI, … Continue reading →

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