Video - The Legacy of Molla Hüsrev: Scholar, Judge, and Sheikh al-Islam

Later, when Fatih came to the throne, Molla Hüsrev came to the Sultan. After the conquest of Istanbul, he was appointed as judge of Galata and Üsküdar; He also served as Hagia Sophia Professor. At one point, he went to Bursa and founded a madrasah and was busy teaching science. Meanwhile, Molla Hüsrev, who was invited to Istanbul by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, was appointed as Sheikh al-Islam in 1460 upon the death of the Second Ottoman Shaykh al-Islam, Fahreddin-i Acemi. Molla Hüsrev served with justice and fairness in this highest and most honorable fatwa position of the state for twenty years. When Fatih talked about Molla Hüsrev; "He is the Abu Hanifa of our time." He expressed his appreciation, favor and love. At a wedding dinner, he complimented his teacher, Molla Gürani, by placing him on his right side and Molla Hüsrev on his left. Molla Hüsrev, a medium-sized, thick-bearded, majestic and modest person who wore precious clothes; He won the love of the people and statesmen with his good morals, dignity, high knowledge and meticulousness in complying with the Islamic religion. This great scholar loved solitude and doing his own thing. Although he had servants in his mansion, he did not use any of them for his own service; he would sweep his own room and light his own lamp. Molla Hüsrev educated many students. He became famous as a fiqh scholar and poet. He made it a habit to write two pages from the books of previous scholars every day. When he passed away, many exquisite works written in his own handwriting were seen.