Religious Affairs Office, Corona Written about the continuing Friday prayer due to the virus epidemic, even if it is representative. explanation made.
In the statement, due to the epidemic that affects the whole world, it was said that, as per the orders of our religion to protect human health and life safety, Friday prayers were interrupted in mosques and congregational prayers as of March 16 with the decision of the Supreme Council of Religious Affairs:
“We live grieve if after March 27 day of Friday, the most important geography paradise homeland is one of the Islamic civilization, as though continuation of purpose as a representative of the Friday prayers, one of the slogans of the Islamic community, by taking appropriate health measures, it is appropriate to be made, albeit at a mosque in Turkey It was thought and performed in Ankara Millet Mosque with the participation of our Ankara provincial and district mufti, and today in Ankara Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque.In disasters, epidemics and similar situations, it is necessary to take a break in Friday prayer, which is a socially strong worship in terms of nature and function, or in certain places. There are views and practices of Islamic scholars from past to present at the point of making them possible. Similar practices are implemented in different regions of the Islamic geography in the process we are in. “
‘EVERY WEEK WILL BE USED IN DIFFERENT MOSQUE’
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In the continuation of the statement, it was stated that there were many requests for the presidency to perform Friday prayer, even if it was in a single mosque, and the following statements were made:
“Therefore, this practice has been shown to contribute to the relief of some of the sadness experienced by our nation because of not being able to perform the Friday prayer. In this context, it should be stated that the participation of a small number of mufti was performed last week. Friday Pray The negative qualifications made on some media channels are extremely sad. However, this decision, which aims to keep the Friday culture alive and preserve Friday consciousness, has nothing to do with an elitist view. Especially in difficult times and fragile times, acting with the right information and sensitivity in issues that our nation is sensitive such as our belief and worship; It is an indispensable responsibility to avoid words, attitudes and behaviors that will weaken our material and spiritual existence by damaging the feelings of unity and solidarity. With the aforementioned goals, until the danger of the epidemic comes to an end, with the minimum level of participation in a single mosque in our country every week, taking the necessary health measures, Friday prayers will be performed and prayers will be made to get rid of this calamity as soon as possible. “
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FRIDAY PRAYER IN AHMET HAMDİ AKSEKİ MOSQUE
The Friday prayer, which was decided to be held in a different mosque every week due to the coronavirus outbreak, was held this week at the Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque. The prayer, which was attended by very few people, was made by Hafız Osman Şahin, the Chairman of the Examination of the Mushafs and the Qur’an. Sahin, before prayer, “Berat Night: Amnesty and Purification Occasion” in the sermon he read, “The night that connects Wednesday to Wednesday is the night of Berat. Berat night, repentance to our sins, asking the mercy of Allah Almighty and saving with His grace. Tonight is the time for our nafs to leave their desires and ambitions and promise to be a servant as our Lord wishes. “
MOSQUES ARE OFF AT BERAT NIGHT
Osman Şahin, stating that humanity has been going through difficult and troubled periods throughout the history, “Today, a growing epidemic has spread to all parts of the world due to the delay in precaution. As a nation, we are fighting a tough fight with patience and determination. I wish God mercy. May my Lord, take his office and make his places a paradise. May our Lord, who is the Most Merciful and Merciful, help us to get rid of the annoyance as soon as possible. “
Şahin also reminded that mosques will be closed on Berat Night and advised the citizen to continue their worship with their families in their homes.
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