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Conquest of Constantinople -
The conquest of Constantinople is one of the most significant events in the Islamic history which every Muslim should know. It should feature in top 5 all magnificent events in the recorded history.
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Conquest of Constantinople -
The conquest of Constantinople is one of the most significant events in the Islamic history which every Muslim should know. It should feature in top 5 all magnificent events in the recorded history.
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1. It was impossible for some small group of persecuted people in Mecca to predict about the rise of a race which will eventually go on to conquer Constantinople. But our prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) did it . That's one of his many miraculous predictions.
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There is slight difference of opinion on this, as many scholars say that it could be reference to second conquest of Constantinople, while others say it was the first one. Allah knows best.
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2. Constantinople during that times was the heart of the civilisation and Europe. It was build and named after emperor Constantine in 330 CE. It was the capital of great Roman Empire for more than 1000 years. Several failed attempts were made to conquer it.
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Even some Sahabas tried that but they didn't succeed.
3. Sultan Mehmed Al Fatih, son of Sultan Murad 2 , a descendant of Ertugrul Ghazi, eventually conquered the unconquerable Constantinople in 1453 at the age of 21 years.
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3. Sultan Mehmed Al Fatih, son of Sultan Murad 2 , a descendant of Ertugrul Ghazi, eventually conquered the unconquerable Constantinople in 1453 at the age of 21 years.
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4. That was not by chance but the result of his strong faith, genius leadership, extensive military strategy and observation and motivation.
From the time he was 7 years old, his mother Huma Valide Hatun would often take him to seaside and point out at the land on other side
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From the time he was 7 years old, his mother Huma Valide Hatun would often take him to seaside and point out at the land on other side
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And ask about it. He would say "that is a great city" and she would always tell him that one day you shall conquer it."
When he conquered Istanbul remained the capital of the Ottoman Empire for next 469 years.
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When he conquered Istanbul remained the capital of the Ottoman Empire for next 469 years.
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5. Sultan Mehmed memorized the Qur'an, studied the fiqh, hadith, mathematics, astronomy, history, military strategy from a young age. He mastered seven languages, Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, Persian, Greek, Latin and Serbian. Some sources say that he never missed tahajjud.
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6. Napoleon Bonaparte once stated - "If this world is a country, Constantinople is the most deserving of being the capital of the country."
7. After 2 month long siege when Fatih marched into the city with his commanders until he reached Hagia Sophia where people were gathered
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7. After 2 month long siege when Fatih marched into the city with his commanders until he reached Hagia Sophia where people were gathered
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They were terrified, weeping and bowing to Sultan. After praying he addressed them - " Stand up. I am Sultan Mehmed. I would like you tell you and your brothers that your life and freedom are protected"
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Moral- Everything is a result of proper planning and hard work. The upbringing of child and the environment is very imp and that depends what the goals are. You cannot neglect deen and become successful, that may be temporary. If you are on Allah's path than none can misguide you
