Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un

Halil Brzina Hulusi with President Alija Izetbegović

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After coffee ☕️ thoughts:

European history, in its entirety, needs a complete overhaul. None of it is correct, none of it is true — it's fiction, it's fabricated. If any of it were true — if any words about morality, rights, civilization, or culture held any truth — the world would not be as messed up as it is, and countless instances of bloodshed and violence would be beyond our imagination.

As a European, in order to truly understand European history, you must first learn the standard narrative they teach you — and then you need to tear it all down and relearn it through trial and error. That's how incorrect it is. It's like a tree infested with termites: on the outside, everything appears normal, but the moment you start poking, you find all these cavities and empty spaces. You realize it's all hollow, and you have to figure out what actually exists and what doesn't. And that is not a pleasant process — especially if you're European yourself.

🇧🇦 While by 1935 Kemal Atatürk's
rule was firmly established in Turkey,
bringing with it a sweeping wave of
Westernization, Bosnia continued to
preserve its Ottoman heritage and its
distinct way of life.
A land where tradition endured, even
as the world around it changed.

🇧🇦 A Garment of Legacy: The Ibrišagić Anterija Returns Home

These are the intricate details of the begovska anterija of the Ibrišagić family from Banja Luka, dating back to the mid-19th century — a stunning example of meticulous handmade craftsmanship. Worn traditionally by married women, the anterija was more than just clothing; it was a symbol of status, heritage, and dignity. Pieces like this, embroidered with exquisite detail, were reserved for noble households and took months of dedicated work to complete.

The last time it was worn was in 1920, on the wedding day of Fatima Ibrišagić (née Tabaković) — a remarkable woman who faced life’s trials with unwavering strength. Widowed young, she raised five children (three her own and two from her late husband's previous marriage), becoming the moral pillar of her family and a respected figure in her community. Known affectionately as the “kadija,” not by noscript but by wisdom, fairness, and ability to reconcile others, her word was trusted and her silence remembered.

This anterija is not merely fabric — it is a silent chronicle of one woman, one family, and one people.

During the war of the 1990s, as the Ibrišagić family fled to Croatia, the anterija was the only possession Snježana Ibrišagić, the family’s daughter-in-law, took with her — a gift given to her as a symbol of trust and responsibility. Her only wish: that one day it returns to hands that would honor it as generations before had done.

On the second day of Eid al-Adha in 2024, the anterija finally returned to Bosnia and Herzegovina — to where it belongs.

This is only one fragment of a larger story — a testimony to how deeply and sincerely women’s heritage pulses through the history of our people.

⚜ Bosniaks in the Balkans

A detailed map showing the distribution of Bosniaks across the Balkan Peninsula.

☪ The Janazah of Sheikh Halil Brzina Hulusi

📹 Video Archive – June 21st, 1995

Members of the elite 3rd Maneuver Battalion from Kakanj on the newly-liberated Semizovac road, following a breakthrough of VRS defensive lines.

In the second half of the video, the battalion is seen in fierce combat with VRS forces on the Semizovac front – a key moment that preceded the liberation of one of the most strategic roads around besieged Sarajevo.

The Semizovac road was vital for breaking the siege and represented the closest realization of the dream of a deblockaded Sarajevo.

📷 A Muslim family takes shelter in a basement bunker during a period of intense shelling of their neighborhood in Sarajevo during the Bosnian War.

📷 Мусульманская семья укрывается в подвальном бункере во время интенсивного обстрела их района в Сараеве во время Боснийской войны.

🪶 Istanbul — Crown and shadow of the sword of kings,
Where justice rose in the light of the Shari'a.

💡 Explore the legacy of the Ottoman Empire, the Caliphate, and the richness of Islamic civilization.

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Existence, No Apology

A behavior I’ve noticed among non-native Muslims who have come to Europe—or were born in Europe to immigrant parents or grandparents—is that they approach Islamic history on the continent not with the aim of deriving lessons, but rather seeking validation. They emphasize Muslim cultural and scientific contributions to European states, as if to justify their existence to non-Muslim elements who are antagonistic toward them.

This is a fundamental mistake and a display of weakness not shared by native Muslims. We exist. We are here. We don’t care who likes us or doesn’t. We don’t seek acceptance. We are a de facto reality on this continent, and there is no feudal lord ruling Europe who can declare, “The faith of the ruler is the faith of the land.”

There is a part of me that understands this behavior—wanting to be accepted in society is a very human motive. But the reality is: you’ll never be accepted, and you shouldn’t care. We’re not accepted either, and frankly, we couldn’t care less.

🇧🇦🇷🇺 Bosnian Volunteer Killed in Ukraine

A volunteer fighter from Banja Luka, known on TikTok as the "Phantom of Republika Srpska," has reportedly been killed in eastern Ukraine after being hit by an FPV drone, according to his fellow fighters.
He had no prior military experience before joining the Russian army and was trained by Russian instructors. He arrived in Ukraine in December 2022 as part of the Wagner private military company.

In a past interview with Serbian bloggers on occupied Ukrainian territory, Phantom stated:
“We didn’t come for money, but out of heart.”

But the question remains: What was a young man from Bosnia (3 Million Population) doing fighting and dying in someone else’s war for a country with 141 Million People?

His death was announced by another volunteer, nicknamed "Pitbull," who took part in the same operation.

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Good riddance to bad rubbish 🗑

🇧🇦🇸🇾 People gather to protest Assad regime forces and its supporters attacks on civilians and the humanitarian plight in Aleppo, on December 14, 2016 in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian War Song by Asim Brkan: Hej, Bosno, Bosno ❤️