turkish → English transcript

No nation in the world has even come close to the Ottomans' respect for human rights.

But the source of this understanding is Islam.

Because the fundamental forces shaping all of the Ottomans' beliefs and way of life are Qur'anic truths.

In this respect, Ottoman practice is a continuation of the Prophet's practice.

After all, the Turkish nation is one that sees a small prophet‑like quality in each of its members and calls him "Mehmetcik," that is, "little Muhammad."