RABİA KOCATAŞ
She was born
in December 1996, Istanbul. She completed her education in highschool and then
became accepted in the department of Theology in English program of Marmara
University in 2014. Following the 1st year in her faculty, she was entitled to
do a double major in English teaching department. After the 3rd year in the
theology department, she’s been to Jordan for a month and a half and in her
last year, she decided to become a volunteer in The Blue Mosque Introduction
Project. She graduated from Theology department in 2019 and became a staff
member in The Blue Mosque for 2 months. She continued to be a mosque volunteer
later on. She graduated from English teaching department as well in 2020 and
gained a right to attend a master’s degree for History of Religions in Ibn
Haldun University.
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THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF TROY The story of the Trojan War is one of the oldest and most significant tales in to be told. The epic battle was described by Homer in the Iliad and gained an important place not only in the Greek culture but also for th..
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WONDERS OF TURKEYTHE GREAT MOSQUE AND HOSPITAL OF DIVRIGI The Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği, known also as The Alhambra of Anatolia, is a social complex consisting of a mosque, a hospital and a mausoleum. It is located in Sivas, which is one o..
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WONDERS OF TURKEY: CAPPADOCIA Cappadocia, one of Türkiye’s most historical and mesmerising regions, draws tourists from around the world with its unique landscapes, rich history, and a wide range of activities. The region called Cappadocia consists o..
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THE QURAN (1) The Quran is the holy book of Islam, addressed to all humanity. It is the direct revelation of Allah to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) through angel Gabriel. The Quran is considered the miracle of Allah, given to the Prophet. It is accepted as..
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Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the
Fast,” is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated by Muslims
worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer,
reflection, and community and lasts for t..
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SURAH AD-DUHAA: A CHAPTER OF COMFORT AND COMPASSION Allah is the sole creator who bears the attributes of compassion, protector, bestower and so on. These attributes of His indicate His stance towards people when they are in need of help ..
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THE ROLE OF MOSQUES AS COMMUNITY CENTERS Mosques are worshiping places in Islam and they have a significant role in both daily life and in religious life. That is because they are not just places of prayer for Muslims as they serve vibran..
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Prophet Noah Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) is one of the great Ulu l-'Azm (meaning the determined or steadfast) prophets. His name is mentioned 43 times in the Quran and a whole chapter of it is named after him. In Islam, the flood is called “the ..
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IS IT REALLY COMPLICATED? - A HISTORY AND CONTEXT OF AN OPPRESSION This article probably won’t raise a feeling of common sense in the hearts of supporters of Israel, considering the deaths of many innocent ones couldn’t. This is why my aim is to giv..
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The Hippodrome Square When you’re in Istanbul, one of the first places you will visit will probably be the hippodrome square. From the Byzantine period to this day, the hippodrome square stands as an important point for historical and cul..
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PERCHÉ L'ISLAM È L'ULTIMA RELIGIONE?La domanda principale di quest’articolo è piuttosto complicata, poiché implica che Allah abbia inviato più di una religione. Infatti, Allah ha inviato diverse rivelazioni e leggi a diverse nazioni, ma tutte contene..
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THE REVELATIONThe Revelation, as a specific term, most commonly refers to revelation of a knowledge or a message to humanity from Allah through prophets. However, in its general meaning, it can also indicate the innate knowledge of creations or inspi..
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PRINCES’
ISLANDS OF ISTANBUL Princes’
Islands are nine small islands located in the Marmara Sea. Only four of them
are inhabited and noteworthy to visit. The islands provide their visitors nice
waters to swim and scenery to sightsee. You ..
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Parks and
Groves in Istanbul Parks
and groves are the perfect places to enjoy the greenery and get some air in a
metropolis like Istanbul. Thankfully, Istanbul offers many beautiful parks and
groves in which you can take some fresh air am..
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PROPHET ABRAHAMProphet
Abraham (peace be upon him) is one of the greatest prophets, whose story is an
inspirational example for all believers. He is a prominent figure and
forefather in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. He was given the title of “Khal..
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CISTERNS IN ISTANBUL A cistern is an underground
reservoir to store the rainwater with the purpose of providing freshwater to
the city. Since Istanbul lacks freshwater supplies such as rivers, Byzantians
relied on these cisterns to meet their needs a..
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AN ISTANBUL ROUTEIstanbul is a magical city offering various experiences to its visitors. Those who want to explore this beautiful city have different route options to set off and end their sightseeing. In this article, we will suggest a possible rou..
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SURAH FATIHA: THE OPENING Surah Fatiha is the first chapter of
the Holy Quran which is the reason it is called “The Opening”. It is a short
chapter consisting of 7 verses in total. It is one of the first chapters of the
Quran which is memorised by Mu..
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ADAM: THE STORY OF REAL FORGIVENESS Adam is a highly crucial and debated
figure both in human history and Islam even though we have a very little
information about him. It is believed that he was the first human being and
ancestor who was created by..
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THE
NECESSITY OF PROPHETHOOD
Islam tells us clearly that there is
no deity to worship but Allah, who had given beginning and life to everything
out of nothing. However, one may ask whether human beings could find the
Almighty Allah by themselves or ..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL - 4
– PALACES The Ottoman Empire ruled for more than 600 years, leaving behind a rich
historical legacy enjoyed by many people today. One such example would be the
Ottoman palaces, once inhabited by Sultans and their famil..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN lSTANBUL - 3 - COMPLEXES In Turkish, a kulliye is a social complex consisting of various buildings such as a teaching centre, soup kitchens, bakeries, a Turkish bath, an inn, hospital bazaar, shops and other venues offering communit..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL - 2 –
HAMAMS Bathhouses have been built in different civilisations since
the early days of human history. They became especially popular in the Roman
world. Turks also gave considerable importance to bathhouses, known as “..
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OTTOMAN TRACES IN ISTANBUL – 1 – FOUNTAINS An important part of Ottoman social and architectural
history, fountains functioned as meeting places as well as water sources. The
oldest water structures date back to Roman times. After the conquest of Ist..
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PROPHETHOOD IN ISLAM
One of the conditions of being a Muslim is to believe in the
Prophets. This means to believe in their existence, to believe that Allah chose
and sent them to people to guide them to the right path, and to believe that
what th..
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TRANSPORTATION IN ISTANBUL Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most visited cities, offering
numerous historical and cultural sites as well as entertainment venues.
Fortunately, visitors can benefit from a broad range of transportation options
for travelling..
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WHY IS ISLAM THE LAST RELIGION?
The main question of this essay is kind of tricky, since it
implies that Allah has sent more than one religion. In fact, Allah sent
different revelations and laws to different nations but they all contained the
sam..
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WOMEN SCHOLARS IN ISLAM
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon
every Muslim.” Therefore, seeking knowledge and getting an education is a must
for every Muslim—and Muslim women are not an exception. Even though hi..
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MARY IN ISLAM
Mary is such an important figure in Islam that an entire chapter in the
Holy Qur’an is named after her. She is the only woman whose name is mentioned
in the Qur’an in 34 verses, while even the name of the Prophet Muhammad is mentioned
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