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Word of the Prophet while digging trenches in the battle of the Trench, "... Constantinople (now Istanbul) will fall into the hands of the Muslim army. King is the best of the king, his army is the best army ..." (Hadith narrated by Imam Ahmad)
Hadith of the Prophet are realized almost 800 years later by Sultan Muhammad Al-Fateh, the seventh caliph Ottoman government with 150,000 troops.
Sultan Muhammad Al-Fateh was born on March 29, 1432 AD at Adrianapolis (border Turkey - Bulgaria). However, his life history actually began nearly 800 years before his birth to have been referred to as "the best of kings" in the Hadith above. He is also known by the title of Muhammad Al-Fateh for successfully liberate Constantinople.
He ascended the throne at the age of 19 years and reigned for 30 years (1451-1481). He was a great statesman and commander of an army general who led the military campaign itself 25. She died on May 3, 1481 due to gout. Some historians think he died poisoned
He received a comprehensive and integrated education. In the field of religion, the teacher is Sheikh Shamsuddin Al-Wali said of the sons Sayyidina Abu Bakr As-Siddiq RA. In the knowledge that war, he taught the tactics of war, archery and horse riding by the commanders of the army.
In the academic field, he was an eminent scholar of his time is well versed in seven languages: Arabic, Latin, Greek, Serbian, Turkish, Persian and Hebrew. In the fields of rule, the father Sultan Murad II, with the purpose of educating, when they go to the island of Magnesia reclusive, has appointed his 12 year-old in the office of Caliphate. In this age he has matured as young as hoaxes tackle enemies.
He always is humility. During the build Rumeli Fortress Hissari, he removed his clothes and turban, lifting rocks and sand to the scholars and ministers have to follow the same work. He has always been a calm, quiet, brave, patient, firm and strong secrecy rule. He was very loving ulamadan always talk to them

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