The Ottoman Ulema 1: Uthman Ghazi, the Caliphate & The Mamluks - With Dr Yakoob Ahmed

<p>In this two part show we talk Dr Yakoob Ahmed from Istanbul University about the relationship between the ulema (scholars) and the Ottoman empire. Were they mere political apparatchiks, steeped in the power and patronage of powerful sultans?</p> <p>In this first part we take a look at the Ottoman ulema in the early period, the issue of the 'caliphate', Sultan Fatih's ilmiyah reforms and Sultan Selim's defeat of the Mamluks and the response of the Arab ulema and the independence of the ulema system.</p> <p>You can donate to the show here: <a href="https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/contribute">https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/contribute</a></p> <p>Follow us on Twitter here: <a href="https://twitter.com/jalalayn">https://twitter.com/jalalayn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim"><u>https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim</u></a></p> <p>Website: <a href="http://thinkingmuslim.com/">thinkingmuslim.com</a></p>