content tagged with Ali Erbaş

Presidency of Religious Affairs to organize 'family gatherings' at mosques on Friday nights

Presidency of Religious Affairs to organize 'family gatherings' at mosques on Friday nights

The new project intends to make children gain an awareness of "praying at a mosque and together with the community."

31 January 2022

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

Ankara Bar Association put on trial for criticizing President of Religious Affairs

The Chair and Executive Board Members of the Ankara Bar Association are facing up to 2 years in prison over their press statement on President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş, who targeted LGBTI+s and HIV positive people.

28 September 2021

Ali Erbaş appointed as President of Religious Affairs again

Ali Erbaş appointed as President of Religious Affairs again

Ali Erbaş, the head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs since 2017, has been appointed to the position again by the Presidential decision of Erdoğan.

17 September 2021

AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

AKP to bring up new draft constitution in early 2022, says Erdoğan

"We would like to make the preparations for the Constitution together with all political parties," the president has said.

2 September 2021

İzmir Bar under investigation for criticizing religious affairs head's LGBTI+phobic remarks

İzmir Bar under investigation for criticizing religious affairs head's LGBTI+phobic remarks

"You will not be able to silence the voice of the İzmir Bar Association with investigations, trials and penalties," the bar association has said.

Turkey's state broadcaster to establish religion channel for children

Turkey's state broadcaster to establish religion channel for children

The Presidency of Religious Affairs will also be involved in the project to "shape children's character."

Eid al-Fitr prayer at Hagia Sophia after 87 years

Eid al-Fitr prayer at Hagia Sophia after 87 years

Built as a church in the Byzantine time and converted back into a mosque from a museum in 2020, Hagia Sophia hosted the first Eid al-Fitr prayer after 87 years. President of Religious Affairs Erbaş climbed to the mosque pulpit with a sword, again.

Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Ministry of Defense statement on armed forces’ social media post

Making a statement about the picture of Atatürk’s Tomb shared on the Turkish Armed Forces’ social media account, the Ministry of Defense has said that the posts to be shared are decided a month ago and they are not related with recent debates.

'Damn' part omitted from Friday sermon following social media post of armed forces

'Damn' part omitted from Friday sermon following social media post of armed forces

Amid debates of President of Religious Affairs' "damnation,” the Armed Forces posted a picture of Atatürk’s Tomb in Ankara. Afterwards, the Presidency of Religious Affairs has omitted the “damn” part from the Friday sermon at Hagia Sophia.

Criminal complaint against President of Religious Affairs

Criminal complaint against President of Religious Affairs

The criminal complaint requests that President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş shall stand trial for violating the Constitution and the Law on Crimes Committed against Atatürk over his remarks during Friday sermon at Hagia Sophia on July 24.

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

‘No Need to Investigate’ Religious Affairs President’s Remarks, Says Prosecutor’s Office

Examining the complaint of the Ankara Bar against President of Religious Affairs Erbaş over his remarks about LGBTI+s and HIV positive people, Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office has concluded that there is no reason to launch an investigation.

‘Aren’t Remarks of Religious Affairs President Against the Constitution and Laws?'

FROM PAYLAN TO MINISTER GÜL

‘Aren’t Remarks of Religious Affairs President Against the Constitution and Laws?'

Addressing a Parliamentary question to Justice Minister Gül, HDP MP Paylan has asked, “Can a state official commit a hate crime by targeting LGBTI+s? Aren’t the remarks of President of Religious Affairs against the Constitution and laws?”

Ankara Bar Investigated After Criticizing Religious Affairs President over LGBTI+ Remarks

Ankara Bar Investigated After Criticizing Religious Affairs President over LGBTI+ Remarks

The bar association filed a criminal complaint against Erbaş over his remarks targeting LGBTI+s.

Reactions Against President of Religious Affairs’ Hate Speech

Reactions Against President of Religious Affairs’ Hate Speech

Rights organizations, politicians and bar associations have condemned President of Religious Affairs Ali Erbaş’s remarks targeting the LGBTI+s and HIV positive people. Ankara Bar and Human Rights Association (İHD) have filed a criminal complaint.

‘Young People Will Not Credit Deism After This Definition of Mine’

‘Young People Will Not Credit Deism After This Definition of Mine’

President of Religious Affairs has explained deism on TV: “I don’t think any of our young people will credit deism after this definition on mine”.