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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

The faithful subjects of kingdom of the Protestant faith

And since the good and useful effects of these measures are at all times plainly manifest, it is my Imperial desire that no improper or disorderly thing, of whatever kind, be thoughtlessly occasioned to the faithful subjects of my kingdom of the Protestant faith, and that the special privileges granted by my Imperial government, concerning religion and matters pertaining to it, be in all respects perpetually preserved from all detriment.


And as it is my Imperial will that no injury, of whatever kind, or in whatever manner, come upon them, therefore, this most righteous Imperial edict has been written, that those who act against it may know that, exposing themselves to my Royal indignation, they shall be punished. Notice has been given to the proper authorities, so that” there may not be the least ground of excuse, if there should happen in any way a neglect of this ordinance.


And this, my firm decree, has been issued from my Royal divan, to make known and establish it as my Imperial purpose, that this thing shall be carried into full and complete execution. Wherefore, you, who are the above- mentioned Vakeel, on learning this, will always move and act in accordance with the demands of this, my High Firman, and carefully abstain from any thing at variance with these things; and if any thing shall occur contrary to this, my decisive order, you will forthwith make it known to the Sublime Porte. Know this to be so, and give credence to my Imperial cypher.


Written in the last of the month Shaban, 1269.


Celebrated Hatti Humayoun


The following is the celebrated Hatti Humayoun of 1856, issued by the Sultan, Abdul Medjid, in compliance with a demand from the European Powers that the death-penalty for a change of religion should be abolished. See page 385.


HATTI HUMAYOCJN OF 1856.

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