Sultan Muhammad Fateh's demise and its effects on the East and West
In Rabi' al-Awwal 886 AH (1481 AD), the Sultan departed from Constantinople towards Asia Minor (Anatolia), where another great army was being prepared for war. The Sultan had not even fully left Istanbul when his health deteriorated, but due to his love for Jihad, he did not care about the illness and continued his journey. He personally led the army. His principle was to advance military affairs even in a state of illness, and he believed that Allah Almighty would grant him healing from diseases on the battlefield.
But this time the illness became very severe. As soon as he reached Isaladar, he fell from his horse. Doctors came, but Allah Almighty's decision had been made, and the treatment was of no use. Sultan Muhammad Fateh passed away from this mortal world on Thursday, the fifth of Rabi' al-Awwal 886 AH (corresponding to May 3, 1481), while traveling with the army. At the time of his death, he was fifty-two years old and had led the Ottoman Empire for more than thirty years.
When the news of his death spread in the East and West, a terrible scene emerged, which was a great loss for the Islamic world. Celebrations were held in the homes of Christians, and thanksgiving prayers began in the streets, because they had been freed from such a fearsome enemy.
The armies of the Ottoman Empire had reached southern Italy to conquer the whole of Italy, but alas, the news of the Sultan's death disheartened the entire army. Under compulsion, the Ottomans negotiated with the King of Naples to return safely with their lives and property. Apparently, the negotiations were successful, but the Christians broke their promise and imprisoned the remaining part of the army and shackled them in chains.
When the news of the Sultan's death reached Rome, the Pope was overjoyed and ordered the church bells to be rung. Thanksgiving prostrations were performed in all the churches, streets and alleys were decorated, processions were taken out, and happiness was expressed by firing cannons in salute. Celebrations were held in Rome for three days. With the death of the Sultan, the Christians were saved from a great danger that always hung over their heads like a naked sword.
No one knew in which direction the Sultan wanted to take his army. People had different opinions about this: Was his intention to conquer Rhodes, which could not be conquered by his commander Masih Pasha? Or did he want to move towards southern Italy, where the Islamic armies were expanding the circle of conquests, so that along with it, northern Italy, France, and Spain could also be conquered?
Today, there is a need for such a Sultan who does not lift his hand from the sword until the flag of Islam flutters over Quds, Andalusia, and the entire world.
Ameen
This was a secret that was buried in the Sultan's chest, and no one has been aware of it to this day.