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If the Ottomans were so into strict Islam and Sharia law, why was it okay for the Sultan to have a chamber full of women and that derives it's name from the word "Haram"? Also, given that they were okay with the Harem, why is its name derived from "Haram"?

by /u/TirousDidAThing in /r/AskHistorians

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