The Foundation for Donating Science Books.

The Foundation for Donating Science Books.

Ahmet Pasha was happy to be reassigned to his old position after being dismissed from the Çıldır governorship. He seemed to be very happy with the recovery of his anger. This time, his tenure would be long years. Pasha, who had important services in Çıldır during this time, gave the book named Tuhfetü'l- Ebrar (Newly Known) in his hand to a scholar (muderris) who came to his presence one day, and the following conversation took place between him and the scientist:
-I have spent years here serving the people as the governor of my state. You, on the other hand, have always been involved with science. You are dedicated to raising people.
– Estagfirullah Pasha, His Excellency. Without you, despite this Muscovite danger, could we have lived in peace and quiet in this Ahıska sub-district in our Çıldır province?
Learning and teaching knowledge is worthy of all praise. I hope you can give me some advice with your wisdom.
-Like what?
– A work that is made for the world remains in the world, a work that can cause Fatiha to be sent after us…
The teacher, who took that Nadide book from the Pasha's hand, said:
-Look, you invite valuable works that you find and give them to us. If you do this by building a library worthy of your glory and donating the books to it, both we and you will achieve our goal.
-A library huh…
-Yes, Your Excellency.
The son of the famous İshak Pasha, Vali Ahmed Pasha, immediately gave the order for a foundation to be established.
In addition to structures such as mosques, schools and caravanserais in Ahiska, the construction of both a lodging and a library next to the madrasah; In addition, wherever there are scientific works, he ordered them to be bought and donated to this library as a condition of the foundation.
He also made the first donation himself. Among the works he donated are Kitab-ı Maani (Book of Meanings), Kitab-ı Mantık (Book of Logic), Fenn-i Hikmet (Science of Wisdom), Kitab-ı Lugat (Dictionary), Tuhfetü'l-Ebrar, Tuhfetü'l-Mülük. There were many valuable books.