Just finished playing for the night, up to turn 30 and you know what?....

I managed to train Imam's in other provinces as you guys mentioned and now I'm finally making headway.

It was a rather bizarre start to the Grand Campaign though, I must admit I have never had herecy so high at the start of the game like that! Iconium, the Turk capital had 60% herecy (and Caesaria 40%) thanks to me training endless Imams that immediately converted to herecy.

This is why I love this game so much. Every now and then it does something to surprise you when you thought you have seen it all.

Thanks guys for your wise counsel.

P.S. Thanks Lusted for a great mod.