How Indian Muslim Funds Helped Set-Up Turkiye’s Largest Bank
Among the noteworthy contributions of Muslims of undivided India to [...]
The Hugely Successful Gallipoli Campaign (1915-1916)
The campaign began with a failed naval attack by [...]
The Chanak Crisis: How Turkey Rose from the Ashes
To fully appreciate the Chanak crisis, one must first live the following scenario:
The case of Sayyid Fadl – The Mambram Pookoya Thangal: Malabar & Istanbul
If we take a 400 metre walk from the bustling Sultan Ahmed tram station – the gateway to the two great historical and widely-visited tourist attractions, Aya Sophia and the Blue Mosque – we encounter a small but serene mausoleum complex on the left– Sultan Mehmet Han Turbesi. Unless visitors pass this royal cemetery to get to the cafe on the other side, it is a calm and quiet neighbourhood corner. Nestled in this tranquil corner of the mausoleum lies a grave with a headstone inscribed with the name Fâzil Pasha (1318), a testament to transoceanic Sufi sagas and the magnificent history of the Ottomans.
Commitment and Contributions of Muslims of Ceylon to the Ottoman Khilafah
Ceylon Muslims protests against the war in Tripoli in front [...]
Ali Musaliar – Part 3
Interview in Jail: Part-3 The Trial of Ali Musaliyar This [...]
Ali Musaliar – Part 2
Interview in Jail: Part-2 The Trial of Ali Musaliyar This [...]
Ali Musaliar – Part 1
Interview in Jail: Part-1 Reports on Malabar Rebellion published in [...]
The Trial of Ali Musaliyar
The Trial of Ali Musaliyar I was fortunate to lay [...]
Effect of the Khilafat Movement in Malaysia
"The advent of the Khilafat movement in India from 1919 [...]
Abstract of my Masters Thesis in English; and Arabic and Turkish Translations of it
Much has indeed been written on the contributions of Muslims [...]
How the British Viewed Ottoman Turkey and the Turks During the Early Twentieth Century
Here are some extracts showing how British officers and government [...]
Documentaries on Indian Contributions to the Ottoman Devlet (with Turkish Subtitles)
Contributions of Maulana Qassim Nanawtavi and His Colleagues https://youtu.be/N6pX-AOXEDo This [...]
Safarnamah: Shibli’s Observations on Ottoman Jerusalem
https://youtu.be/u8AAe6rXbvE Part-1This is the first part of Allama Shibli’s observations [...]
Sayyid Rashid Rida (1865-1935): Islamic Visionary, Strategist, Revivalist – Part 1
Al-Sayyid Muhammad Rashid Rida with his Friends and Students in [...]
Shah Jahan Begum: Her Literary Achievements and her Ottoman Connection
Shah Jahan Begum (1838-1901), Ruler of the Princely State of [...]
The Sea-Route of Allama Shibli Noamani to Constantinople
The image below shows the route of the journey undertaken [...]
Shibli’s Safarnamah: Episodes On his Visit to Ottoman Beirut
Present Progress, Clothing https://youtu.be/LlnAdhYQuPY In an earlier episode, we had [...]
Dr. M.A Ansari on Halide Edib and his Prescience on Turkey’s Islamic Future
Dr. M.A. Ansari, Leader of the Indian Medical Mission to [...]
Professor Mohammed Hamidullah and his contributions to Turkey. Part-3
Professor Dr. Mohammed Hamidullah The following excerpt is also from [...]
THE GRADUAL DECLINE OF THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SITUATION OF THE OTTOMANS-A Critical Analysis of Halide Edib’s Perspective
Halide Edib Hanum There are numerous books and articles written [...]
Professor Hamidullah’s Contributions to Turkey. Part-2
This is a continuation of the previous article in which [...]
Professor Hamidullah’s Contribution to Turkey. Part-1
The life of one of the greatest research scholars of [...]
Audio Message from Ustaz Yusuf Ziya Kavakçı on the Existence of Two ‘Kirkahs’ of the Holy Prophet in Istanbul
Following my post on the blessed relic gifted by the [...]
Breaking News: Pictures of Blessed Relic Gifted by Ottoman Sultan to Indian Ulama for their Financial Support during the Balkan Wars
I am delighted to share the long-awaited images received from [...]
Safarnamah: Shibli’s Assessment of State of Education in Egypt. مصر میں تعلیم کی حالت
Shibli stops over at Cairo after visiting Constantinople, Beirut, and [...]
New Findings on the Mappila Uprising: Further Evidence that the Mappilas were Fighting for India’s Freedom and were not Anti-Hindu
Hereunder are a selection of newspaper clippings, mainly from the [...]
Shibli’s Safarnamah: Printing Houses and Libraries in Constantinople (Part-1 and 2)
https://youtu.be/NpBPgjOY0lU This episode consists of a description of the abundant [...]
Shibli’s Modernism as Manifest in his Travelogue (Safarnamah)
This clip, in English, is a rendering of a conference [...]
Sayyid Ahmad Khan and the Anglo-Mohammedan College of Aligarh
Syed Ahmad Khan In a chapter titled New Orientations, in [...]
Shibli’s Travelogue: System of Education and State of Educational Institutions in Constantinople
In this segment, I present a series of episodes in [...]
Shibli’s Detailed Introduction of Why he Undertook the Journey to Ottoman Lands
https://youtu.be/h38TMH59n1o The following is an English translation of some extracts [...]
Shibli’s Travelogue of Ottoman Lands: How the Journey was Conceived and How it Progressed
The audio/video clips published here are from the chapter: Safar [...]
Interview with Cognate on Mappila Uprising: Was it Anti-Hindu?
A recent report published in many Indian dailies says that [...]
Barbara Metcalf on Islamic Revival in British India: 1860 -1900
This is Part-1 of an audio transcript of the unique [...]
Audio and Video Clips Produced based on my Research Findings
The following table contains a list of video and some [...]
Mohammed Ali in the Light of Abdul Majid Daryabadi’s Biography
The following are podcasts on the life of Maulana Mohammed [...]
Abolishment of the Caliphate by Mustafa Kemal and Its Effect on Indian Muslims
Inevitably, when Mustafa Kemal and his cohorts announced the abolishment [...]
What Lessons Contemporary Muslim Minorities Can Learn from the Khilafat Movement
Indian Muslims today are perhaps living in a situation not [...]
Podacasts on Brief History of the Muslim Communities of the Indo-Pakistan Subcontinent (640-1947)
The following are a series of podcasts based on the [...]
The Issue of Armenia: Shibli’s Robust Denial of Genocide Claims
During 1895 and 1896, the Western press was blowing the [...]
An Indian Scholar and Politician’s Tribute to the Ottoman Khilafah
“Turks have fought the battles of Islam and had been [...]
Mr. Marmaduke Pickthall on Europe Spurning Turkey’s Overtures
Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall is famous for his English translation of [...]
The Mappila or Malabar Uprising of 1921: A Historical Background
https://youtu.be/3i9DwMJVfw4 A draft version. Voiceovers will need improvement This is [...]
Was the Mappila Uprising in Support of the Ottoman Khalifa Anti-Hindu
https://youtu.be/iZU1-w1i2JQ The Mappila or Malabar Uprising of 1921 marks a [...]
The Mappilas of Kerala and their Support of the Ottoman Khalifa
I am pleased to announce that a revised and expanded [...]
Shibli’s Travelogue of the Ottoman Empire in 1892: Coffee Shops in Istanbul
https://youtu.be/kYD-numQXGs This is a brief but fascinating account of Shibli's [...]
Istanbul: Past and Present from Allama Shibli’s Travelogue
https://youtu.be/B7J0RvLmKsM The "Safarnama-e-Roum-wa-Shaam-wa-Masr" of Allama Shibli is even today considered [...]
Shibli’s Travelogue of the Ottoman Empire in 1892: Manners and Demeanour of the Turks
The "Safarnam-e-Roum-wa-Shaam-wa-Masr" of Allama Shibli is even today considered one [...]
Ottoman Turks in Kutch, Gujrat, India
I cannot believe what I found during my research today. [...]
Documentary on the Indian Medical Missions to Ottoman Turkey- 1911-1913
I have been working vigorously on a documentary to tell [...]
More on Indian Contributions to Turkish Red Crescent Society
The following extract from a paper presented at the Second [...]
The Route of the Indian Medical Mission to Ottoman Turkey led by Dr. MA Ansari
Route Map of the IMM Click the link below to [...]
Rare Pictures of the Indian Medical Mission to Ottoman Turkey 1912-1913
I am extremely grateful to Madam Durriya Kazi for sharing [...]
The Khilafat Movement in Hyderabad, and the Role of the Nizam
Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nizam of Hyderabad (6 April 1886 [...]
British Press and the Demonization of the Ottomans
The following is an excerpt from the Islamic Review’s first [...]
Tracing the Origins of Teaching Urdu in Turkey
Role of Kheiri Brothers, Prof. Danyal Bediz and Dr. Daud [...]
Updates to the Media and Resources Section
Have recently added many new links to sites and documents [...]
Bangalore and Mysore Muslims raise money to support Mapilla Victims
Bangalore and Mysore Muslims come to the Aid of Mapilla [...]
Podcasts on Mohammed Ali’s Life and Times
I am trying to produce audio clips on the life [...]
Extract from Gail Minault’s ‘Conclusions’ on the Khilafat Movement
Author of the book titled, The Khilafat Movement--Religious Symbolism and [...]
Shia Participation in the Khilafat Movement
Raja Mahmudabad, Sir Mohammad Ali Mohammad Khan 4 June 1878 [...]
The Treaty of Lausanne: Role of Indian Muslims
Turkish delegation led by Ismet Inonu, who was the country's [...]
Compassion and Elegance in Ottoman Turkey
Begum Soysal, Tourism and Culture Counsellor in the Turkish Embassy [...]
Mohammed Ali’s Joy at the 1922 Turkish Victory Over Greece
A Postage Stamp issued by the Indian Postal Department in [...]
Good Response to Survey on Awareness of Indian Muslim Contributions to the Ottoman Caliphate
In just about 3 days, using social media apps and [...]
Religious Fanaticism versus Political Mania
I came across this while researching for an article on [...]
Literary Contributions of UK Muslims to the Cause of the Ottoman Caliphate(1877-1924)
The Right Honourable Syed Ameer Ali (1849-1928) If the Muslims [...]
First Indian Medical Mission to Tripolitania and the Balkans
Members of an Indian Medical Mission and their field hospital [...]
The Second Indian Medical Mission to Turkey
The Bombay Red Crescent Medical Team for Assisting the Poor [...]
In Quest of Knowing More About the Contributions of the Kerala Muslims to the Ottoman Caliphate
My journey to Malabar, India, to gather material for my research
Extending Support to the Ottoman Caliphate and the Turkish Nation: An Appeal by the Ulama of Kerala in 1921
Excerpts from the address delivered by the Secretary, Kerala Ulama [...]
South India and The Western Colonial Domination
What started as an exercise in collecting background information on [...]
British Muslim Indians and their Role in Supporting the Ottoman Caliphate
It took me some tenacious searching to get hold of [...]
How the Indian Khilafat Movement Laid the Foundation for India’s Independence Movement
Gandhi addressing a Khilafat Rally in Peshawar, NWFP. When the [...]
The Pain the Indian Muslims Felt on Turkey’s Defeat in WWI
Syed Sulaiman Nadwi After the Allied forces defeated the Axis [...]
The Greatest Humiliation to have befallen the British Army. Indian Muslim Sepoys and Ottomans
Historians admit that the siege of Kut Amara was the [...]
A Short Clip Showing Sultan Abdulhamid II Accepting Indian Contributions
A short clip from the popular Turkish TV [...]
The Stuff that Ottoman Soldiers Were Made Of
An elderly Ottoman soldier taken captive by the Bulgarians, during [...]
Presentation at the International Islamic University Malaysia on Indian Contributions
The following is a summary of the presentation delivered in [...]
Further Evidence of Indian Muslim Contribution in Cash to Ottoman Empire
Thanks to Ayşe Kuloğlu, who posted this priceless picture from an [...]
Abul Kalam Azad’s Role in Helping Turkey
Born in Makkah to an Indian father and [...]
Comparing Contributions from India to Ottoman War Effort versus Others
A Japanese researcher, Takashi Oishi, observes that “Muslims in India [...]
Poem of Regret for Enforcing a Coup Against Sultan Abdülhamid II
A translation of Rıza Tevfik Bölükbaşı's poem called "İstimdad" on [...]
Shibli’s Poem on the Return of the Indian Medical Mission to Turkey: 1913
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar, left, standing beside Dr [...]
Some Interesting Facebook Pages on Ottoman History
Facebook Pages on Ottomans I have been able to find [...]
Shibli’s Poems on Turks: Sharing the Pain of Loss and Rejoicing the Pleasure of Victory
Allama Shibli Nomani It is to the enduring [...]
Shibli’s Satirical Response to the Aga Khan’s Advice to Turks
This poem was penned by Allama Shibli Nomani, as a [...]
The Anglophiles of India and Their Support for Britain’s Anti-Turkish Policies
The Merriam Webster dictionary's definition of Anglophile states: noun An·glo·phile \ ˈaŋ-glə-ˌfī(-ə)l \ :a [...]
The Message of Turks to Indian Muslims, in Mohammed Ali’s Words
'When I met the Turks in Paris, in Switzerland and [...]
Mohammed Ali Jauhar on “Whispering Galleries”: 1923
“When I was recently at Bijapur again and for [...]
Victory at Adrianople: Shibli’s Ode to the Turks
Map showing Edirne which is the Turkish name for [...]
Uprising of Indian Muslim Soldiers in 1915 in Favour of the Ottomans
A Documentary on the Remarkable Uprising of Indian Muslim [...]
Fatwa Permitting Donation of Cash in Lieu of Sacrificial Animal to Support Turkey’s War Effort
Such was the fervour and dedication of the Muslims of [...]
The Damascus Sermon
In the year 1911, during the twilight years of the [...]
Indian Volunteers in the Ottoman Army
Rare picture of Indian volunteers in Ottoman army [...]
Burmese Muslims’ Contribution to the Ottoman Army
Found this priceless document on a Facebook page dedicated to [...]
Imam Mohammed Qasim Al-Nanawtawi’s Role in Supporting Turkey
Darul Uloom Deoband. this great center of Islamic [...]
My Turkey Travelogue (May-June 2016) in Pictures
I visited Turkey for the first time in May 2016 [...]
A Remarkable Eid Celebration in my City–Gifting Sunnah
Over the last few days I was extremely occupied [...]
Legacy of Indian Muslims of the Early 20th Century
It was one of the odd nights of the last [...]
Why Ottomans Couldn’t Help Tipu Sultan
Prof. Dr. Azmi Ozcan In the words of a contemporary [...]
Constantinople, as Viewed by Allama Shibli Exactly 117 Years Ago
My journey into the mind of Allama Shibli, and efforts [...]
Podcast of Allama Shibli’s Travelogue: A Brief History of Constantinople and its Present Condition
Chapter 3: Qustuntunya ki Ijmali Tareekh aur Mukhtasar Halaat pgs [...]
Podcast of Allama Shibli’s Travelogue. Preparations for the Journey Parts 1-3
Chapter 2: Safar ka Iradah aur Aghaz Preparations for the [...]
Podcast of Allama Shibli’s Travelogue: Introduction
Safarnama-Room-wa- Misr-Wa Sham There are many who find [...]
Amjadi Begum: Mohammad Ali Jauhar’s Wife and her Sterling Role
Amjadi Begum, Wife of Mohammed Ali Jauhar Call [...]
Mohammed Ali: Some Pages from the Personal Diary of Daryabadi
I am indebted to Mr. Ishtiyaq Ahmad Zilli, Director of [...]
Support by Hindus for Khilafat Movement
The Khilafat Movement, which was primarily aimed at [...]
Contribution of Malabar Muslims to Turkey
Malabar is part of the State called Kerala. [...]
Shibli’s Unique Fatwa to Support the Turkish Forces in the Balkan War
Another interesting aspect of Allama Shibli's concern for the [...]
Interesting Anecdotes from Shibli’s Biography
Allama Shibli's biographer, the illustrious Maulana [...]
Allama Shibli Nomani’s Love for the Turks and his Contribution
To be able to understand the contributions of Allama Shibli [...]
High-Level Turkish History Timeline
The above is a very high-level timeline showing important [...]
Turkey Travelogue May-June 2016
My Turkey Travelogue (May-June 2016) in Pictures. Hover over [...]
Why I Chose This Subject
A vast majority of today's generation, including those born [...]
An Introduction
Through this blog, I wish to list articles, poems, [...]