Mouradgea Collection

Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, 1790
Muslim boys in the days before their circumcision, and goats destined for sacrifice. Figli Musulman. Animali pei sacrifici. 18th century

Gate to the seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, 18th century
Gate to the seraglio, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul. Porta del serraglio. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Muslim women entertaining themelves in their private quarters. Woman smoking hookah pipes, spinning yarn, embroidering, etc. Appartement d une dame Mahometane avec le tandour

Final scene of a Dervish dance, Rifai order. Penitents in ecstasy grasp red-hot scimitars and have their wounds treated by the sheikh. Followers of Shaikh Ahmed er-Rifai

Private quarters of an Ottoman official. Officials in robes sit on a divan in a large carpeted room. Appartement d un ministre de la Porte

Dance of the dervishes, Kadri order. Ballo dei Dervisch Cadry. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Dance of the whirling Dervishes of Mawlawi Tawagozi. Sufi Dervishes in tall hats dance in a circle to accompaniment by musicians on drums, psaltery and sistrum. Ballo dei Dervisch Mewlewi

Two Sufi Dervish devotees at prayer
Two Dervish penitents performing prayer rituals in a Dervish lodge. One with his hair tied to the ceiling with a cord, and another with band around hands and knees holding prayer beads

Exterior of the shrine to Sultan Mustafa III, Istanbul
Exterior of the shrine or Turbe to Sultan Mustafa III, Istanbul. Externo della cappella sepolcrale di Moustapha III. Sultan III Mustafa Turbesi

Library of Grand Vizier Koca Raga?p Pasha
Library of Grand Vizier Koca Mehmet Raga?p Pasha, Ottoman statesman (1698 ??1763). Scholars in turbans reading books at low tables on carpets. Biblioteca del Gran Visir Raghib Pascha

Public library of Sultan Abdul Hamid I, 1787
Public library of Abdul Hamid I, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, 1773-1789. Scholars in turbans reading books and scrolls in a carpeted libary surrounded by bookcases. Biblioteca di Abdul-Hamid

Tomb of the Grand Vizier, Koca Mehmet Raga?p Pasha, Ottoman statesman, 1698-1763. Tomba. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Muezzin performing the call to prayer or adhan
Muezzin in turban and robes performing the call to prayer or adhan. Muezzin particolare. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Nasi after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

A Muslim man performing his ablutions before prayer, washing his hands in a bowl of water. A servant pours water and another offers a towel. Musulmano che fa abluzione

Four great imams: Abu Hanifa 1, Al-Shafi ??i 2, Malik ibn Anas 3 and ibn Hanbal 4. I quattro Iman. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

Audience with the Grand Vizier in the throne room of Topkapi Palace. Sala del Trono. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giarre after Giulio Ferrario in his Costumes Ancient

The Grand Viziers audience with ambassadors. The Vizier treats his guests to a feast while musicians from the seraglio play military music. La sala d udienza del Gran Visir agli ambasciatori

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"Mouradgea: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of Islamic Culture and Traditions" Step back in time to witness the enchanting Islamic portrayal of Adam and Eve, where their story unfolds with grace and beauty. Transport yourself to a bygone era, when young Muslim boys eagerly awaited their circumcision, a rite of passage marking their transition into manhood. Marvel at the majestic Gate to the seraglio, standing tall within the magnificent Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. This 18th-century architectural masterpiece serves as a gateway to an opulent world filled with intrigue and splendor. Discover a temple dedicated to Asclepius, Greek god of medicine, showcasing the harmonious blend of cultures that once thrived in this land. Witness how different faiths coexisted peacefully side by side. Peek into private quarters where Muslim women entertained themselves away from prying eyes. Their laughter echoes through time as they find solace and joy within these sacred spaces. Immerse yourself in the final scene of a mesmerizing Dervish dance performed by devoted followers of the Rifai order. Feel your spirit soar as you witness their graceful movements transcending earthly boundaries. Uncover secrets hidden within the private quarters of an Ottoman official; walls adorned with tales untold yet preserved for generations to come. Step inside and let history whisper its stories directly into your soul. Experience transcendence through dance as you witness both the Dance of dervishes from Kadri order and Whirling Dervishes spinning tirelessly towards spiritual enlightenment. Their devotion is palpable, leaving you breathless with awe-inspiring wonderment. Observe two Sufi Dervish devotees deep in prayer; their souls communing with something greater than themselves. Witness firsthand how faith can manifest itself so profoundly within human hearts. Stand humbled before shrines dedicated to revered figures like Osman I and Sultan Mustafa III – symbols of power, wisdom, and devotion.