Status Updates From Memoirs of a Janissary

Islamic sermon describes the Islamic view of Christian’s. How brothers rob brothers, neighbours are sold out for money, wine is drunk and bread is eaten. Christians are unforgiving. Describes ideal Muslim treatment of slaves meaning they are given fair terms and are helped once term is finished.

Describes Muslims take about how Jesus will return on Judgement day, sending Christian’s to hell for calling him God and sending Jews to hell for attempting to capture and torture him.

Mosques and prayer 7 times a day. No shoes inside, fully carpeted. Priest uses a sword.

Talking about Mohammed and Ali, Ali’s sword zulfiqar.

Talking about “heathens” and their holidays. Christian chronicler breaking down Muslim traditions with bias.

His life is heavily debated (unsure of place of birth or what happened in his later life). A man with an uneducated understanding of world history so some chapters are historically inaccurate but are valuable for the way he views things. Took part in many campaigns for Mehmet II.