For those who want to investigate Turkish/Muslim mentality
Hagia Sophia breaks free of its chains, and Turkey saves its soul
In short, Muslims DO have a problem with the use of the word PEACE.
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Hagia Sophia breaks free of its chains, and Turkey saves its soul
The spirit represented by Hagia Sophia is hidden in its conversion into a mosque as the “right of the sword (ius gladii).” Hagia Sophia becoming a mosque is one of the sole conditions for the preservation of the landmark itself and the people’s spirit, and the most important indicator that this spirit is being maintained.
Hagia Sophia is perhaps the most important symbol of this nation’s spirit, this country’s independence and integrity, and Hagia Sophia owes this to its becoming mosque as the “right of the sword.”
One of the most important indicators of how the awareness of history is attacked in this country, how this nation’s history was denied and locked down in a museum is the lack of a proper understanding of the relations between the spirit of Hagia Sophia, the right of the sword matter and the independence problem. Even our renowned historians are having difficulty understanding and explaining this matter. Why? Because they do not have adequate knowledge of the philosophy of history or a strong historical awareness.
First and foremost, the “right of the sword” issue concerns peace, not war. The “right of the sword” is the guarantee of peace.
The second important matter that is also related to this is the connection between the concepts of independence, sovereignty and the mosque being a “sanctuary of peace.”
Hagia Sophia’s conversion is the declaration that it is a house of peace. What does house of peace mean? A house of peace means that an order where everybody feels safe will be established, that a platform, a safe and secure sanctuary of peace will be established where non-Muslims, in particular, are free to practice their own beliefs without any pressure.
A house of peace signifies the guarantee of peace and calm there. In this sense, it is both the sole condition and sole source of a Muslim country’s sovereignty, independence, and liberation.
Therefore, Hagia Sophia breaking its chains signifies saving Turkey’s soul.
Hagia Sophia is perhaps the most important symbol of this nation’s spirit, this country’s independence and integrity, and Hagia Sophia owes this to its becoming mosque as the “right of the sword.”
One of the most important indicators of how the awareness of history is attacked in this country, how this nation’s history was denied and locked down in a museum is the lack of a proper understanding of the relations between the spirit of Hagia Sophia, the right of the sword matter and the independence problem. Even our renowned historians are having difficulty understanding and explaining this matter. Why? Because they do not have adequate knowledge of the philosophy of history or a strong historical awareness.
First and foremost, the “right of the sword” issue concerns peace, not war. The “right of the sword” is the guarantee of peace.
The second important matter that is also related to this is the connection between the concepts of independence, sovereignty and the mosque being a “sanctuary of peace.”
Hagia Sophia’s conversion is the declaration that it is a house of peace. What does house of peace mean? A house of peace means that an order where everybody feels safe will be established, that a platform, a safe and secure sanctuary of peace will be established where non-Muslims, in particular, are free to practice their own beliefs without any pressure.
A house of peace signifies the guarantee of peace and calm there. In this sense, it is both the sole condition and sole source of a Muslim country’s sovereignty, independence, and liberation.
Therefore, Hagia Sophia breaking its chains signifies saving Turkey’s soul.
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