Late Ottoman Jerusalem
Changes in the Ottoman Empire Ottoman Empire, which ruled Jerusalem starting from 1517, weakened in the second half of the 19th century and was essentially dependent for its existence on…
Naqshbandi Zawiya in Jerusalem
The Naqshbandi Order and the Silent Dhikr In the 19th century, the importance of the Naqshbandi Order grew, serving as a central component in the new Ottoman Pan-Islamic vision of…
19th Century Jewish Awakening
Jewish Awakening in the 19th Century At the beginning of the 19th century, Jerusalem was neglected and poor, with a population of 10,000 residents, of whom 2,000 were Jews. By…