On the occasion of Mid-Sha'ban;

Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi Celebrated in Turkey

The celebration of the birthday anniversary of Imam Mahdi (PBUH) was held in different cities of Turkey with the speech of the head of Qom Islamic Culture and Communication Organization.

Turkish Media Activist:

World Media Support for Gaza ‘Essential’

A media activist from Turkey said, "If all the media in the world do little in their mission or act incorrectly, then the spread of fake news from Shiite enemies in cyberspace will disguise the truth."

“Excerpts from Guide to the Truth” published in Turkey

The book “Excerpts from Guide to the Truth” was published in Turkish by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in Turkey.

“Al-Khitab Al-Hussaini” published in Turkey

The book “Al-Khitab Al-Hussaini” is an analysis of the importance and position of lecturing on the movement of Imam Hussain (a.s.) in maintaining and developing the goals of that Imam.

“Charter of Twelver Beliefs” published in Turkey

The book “Charter of Twelver Beliefs” was published in Turkish in Turkey by the Publications of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.

Turkey's Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque holds 1st Tarawih prayer in 88 years

A number of events for Ramadan will be held at the mosque, which was converted into a museum in 1934 and regained its status as a mosque in 2020.

Populism fueling Islamophobia across world, says Turkiye

Particularly in Europe political rhetoric is serving to legitimize rising Islamophobia, says Turkish foreign minister.

Istanbul's Orthodox community marks Epiphany with icy dives

In age-old ceremony, swimmers dive into frigid waters of Golden Horn to retrieve cross thrown by Patriarch Bartholomew.

Turkish occupation mercenaries excavate antiquities in Afrin, smuggle them to Turkey

Terrorists from the so-called “al-Jaish al-Watani”, affiliated with the Turkish occupation forces, started again digging and bulldozing operations in search of antiquities in Tel Abush archaeological site.

Head of Union of Ahl al-Bayt Scholars of Turkey lauds audio-visual works at Imam Reza holy shrine

The head of Union of Ahl al-Bayt Scholars of Turkey has paid a visit to the Audio-Visual Management Office of Imam Reza holy shrine and its media equipment after performing his pilgrimage at the holy shrine.

We are ready to cooperate in translating and publishing religious reference books in Turkey

Hojjatoleslam Imanipour stressed the importance of developing religious relations between the two countries in the unity of Muslims and its impact on the Islamic world.

Afghan peace conference in Turkey postponed until after Ramadan

Speaking to broadcaster Habertürk, Çavuşoğlu said the talks had been postponed over issues regarding the preparations, but did not say whether the Taliban had agreed to participate.

Muslim Canadian mother simplifies religion for children

Molendyk, a Canadian convert living in Istanbul makes posts for children to understand Islam with the help of her five kids.

Turkey donates 70 water tanks for mosques in northern Syria

As part of the efforts, 70 steel water tanks, each with a 2-ton capacity, have been delivered to the mosques in the two districts, the statement said

'World must keep fighting abuse of Islam'

Turkey is ready for close, sincere cooperation against all approaches that cause terrorism,' says Turkish foreign minister.

Turkey condemns ‘disrespect’ of Koran in Sweden

Turkey denounced the burning of the Koran in an illegal demonstration held in the Swedish capital of Stockholm.

Turkey’s first pandemic hospital transferred to Diyanet to be used as Islamic education center

The ownership of Turkey’s first pandemic hospital Heybeliada Sanatorium has been transferred to the country’s top state religious body Diyanet. The structure on the Heybeliada Island will be used an Islamic education center.

Ayşe Hümeyra Ökten: Pioneer of modern Muslim women

Islam has not been the main social institution for Turkish society for centuries, but it has been one of the major ways of self-expression for individuals. Islam’s resistance against secularism has depended on both aspects.

Turkey hails verdict in NZ mosque attacks

Australian Brenton Tarrant, 29, will be jailed for life with no chance of parole, the first such sentence in New Zealand’s history.

Turkey slams Greece over Chora mosque conversion criticism

"Chora mosque, like Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and other cultural assets on our lands, belongs to Turkey and it is our property," Anadolu news agency cited Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy as saying on Friday.

Diyanet spends 29 million liras on mosque and Quran associations in 2019

Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) spent 29 million Turkish Liras (approximately $4 million) to fund mosque and Quran associations last year, according to a report in the daily newspaper Birgün.

MHP chairman: Greece's reaction to Hagia Sophia's mosque reversion nonissue for Turkey

The fact that Greece claims a degree of proprietorship of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, which is well within Turkey's legitimate and sovereign borders, is proof that the country is stuck in the past by 567 years – the year conquered Istanbul, said a statement by MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli.

Turkey appoints three imams, including professor, for Hagia Sophia

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to join hundreds of worshippers Friday for prayers inside the former Byzantine cathedral that became a mosque with the 1453 Muslim conquest of Istanbul and then a museum in 1934 after Turkey became a secular republic.

Mosques reopened in Turkey for prayers after virus suspension

Ali Erbaş tweeted that worshipper sare obliged to wear masks and maintain social distancing rules.

Europe must 'stop treating Islam as a security threat'

European governments, opinion leaders, and policymakers "must stop" treating Islam as a security threat and Muslims as potential criminals, a top Turkish government official said.

5th Islamic solidarity games in Turkey rescheduled

The event will now take place on Sept. 10-19, instead of Aug. 20-29, in Turkey’s central Konya province, according to Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoglu.

Turkish mosques open doors to communal prayers

Mosques have been closed to communal prayers since March 16, will only be open for noon, afternoon and Friday prayers. A ban on public morning, evening and night prayers will still remain in place. Mosques will nevertheless remain open for the faithful to pray alone.

A quiet Ramadan Bayram in Turkey in time of COVID-19 pandemic

Restrictions in place to prevent the coronavirus from spreading meant an end to centuries-old traditions for the faithful. Instead of visiting parents, children, relatives and friends, Muslims in Turkey – and around the world – will be forced to continue self-isolation.

Ramadan 2020: Don't skip sahur, split iftar into 2 parts and more fasting tips

To make things harder, this year the novel coronavirus has been thrown into the mix. Following a balanced diet, though imperative in all conditions regardless of whether you are fasting or not, is of great importance not only to be more energetic while fasting but also to maintain your immunity.

Turkish Muslim agency sends Ramadan aid to Pakistan

The ongoing lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus has deprived a large number of daily wage workers of their source of income.