The Ottoman Ulema and the Quest for an Islamic Constitution
Revolution and Revelation
$491.40
- Hardcover
296 pages
- Release Date
8 November 2026
Summary
The Constitutional Revolution of 1908-1909 is one of the most transformative yet misunderstood moments in late Ottoman history. This book challenges conventional narratives of this period as a secular rupture by the Young Turks from Islamic tradition, instead spotlighting the pivotal role of the Sunni ulema in shaping and sustaining the new constitutional order.
Drawing on Ottoman press materials, parliamentary debates, and contemporary theological writings, the book demonstrates how …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399530460 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399530461 |
| Author: | Yakoob Ahmed |
| Publisher: | Edinburgh University Press |
| Imprint: | Edinburgh University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 296 |
| Release Date: | 8 November 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
| Series: | Edinburgh Studies on the Ottoman Empire |
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About The Author
Yakoob Ahmed
Dr. Yakoob Ahmed is currently Assistant Professor at Istanbul University’s Ilahiyat (Theology) department as well as a researcher at the Institute of Islamic Studies (ISAMER) at Istanbul University. He holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Languages and Cultures, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) - University of London. He also graduated from the same institution with a Master’s degree in Near and Middle East Studies, focusing on Ottoman history and Turkish politics. Dr. Ahmed is also a regular contributor for Middle East Eye and TRT World.
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