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The Government oversees Muslim religious facilities and education through the Diyanet, which reports directly to the [[Prime Minister|Prime Ministry]]. The Diyanet has responsibility for regulating the operation of the country's 75,000 registered mosques and employing local and provincial [[imam]]s, who are civil servants. Some groups, particularly [[Alevi]]s, claim that the Diyanet reflects mainstream [[Sunni]] Islamic beliefs to the exclusion of other beliefs; however, the Government asserts that the Diyanet treats equally all who request services. |
The Government oversees Muslim religious facilities and education through the Diyanet, which reports directly to the [[Prime Minister|Prime Ministry]]. The Diyanet has responsibility for regulating the operation of the country's 75,000 registered mosques and employing local and provincial [[imam]]s, who are civil servants. Some groups, particularly [[Alevi]]s, claim that the Diyanet reflects mainstream [[Sunni]] Islamic beliefs to the exclusion of other beliefs; however, the Government asserts that the Diyanet treats equally all who request services. |
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Government authorities do not interfere in matters of doctrine pertaining to non-Muslim religions, nor do they restrict the publication or use of religious literature among members of the religion. |
Government authorities do not interfere in matters of doctrine pertaining to non-Muslim religions, nor do they restrict the publication or use of religious literature among members of the religion. In [[1984]] a branch was openend in [[Germany]] to cater to the religious needs of the large turkish minority there. |
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The Diyanet has made a name for itself with a very liberal interpretation of the [[Holy Quran]] and the ''[[hadith]]''. A recent example is the permission of training women as preachers (''[[Vaize]]''). March [[2005]] two women were appointed as vice-[[mufti]] (preachers) of mosques in [[Kayseri]] and [[Istanbul]]. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Diyanet İşleri Türk İslam Birliği]] (branch in Germany) |
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* [[Islam in Turkey]] |
* [[Islam in Turkey]] |
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* [[Liberal movements within Islam]] |
* [[Liberal movements within Islam]] |
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Revision as of 11:56, 14 September 2005
the Diyanet İşleri Bakanlığı (en: Presidency of Religious Affairs) is the highest, islamic, religious authority in Turkey. It was established in 1924 after the abolition of the caliphate. It is normally known simply as the Diyanet.
The Government oversees Muslim religious facilities and education through the Diyanet, which reports directly to the Prime Ministry. The Diyanet has responsibility for regulating the operation of the country's 75,000 registered mosques and employing local and provincial imams, who are civil servants. Some groups, particularly Alevis, claim that the Diyanet reflects mainstream Sunni Islamic beliefs to the exclusion of other beliefs; however, the Government asserts that the Diyanet treats equally all who request services.
Government authorities do not interfere in matters of doctrine pertaining to non-Muslim religions, nor do they restrict the publication or use of religious literature among members of the religion. In 1984 a branch was openend in Germany to cater to the religious needs of the large turkish minority there.
The Diyanet has made a name for itself with a very liberal interpretation of the Holy Quran and the hadith. A recent example is the permission of training women as preachers (Vaize). March 2005 two women were appointed as vice-mufti (preachers) of mosques in Kayseri and Istanbul.
See also
- Diyanet İşleri Türk İslam Birliği (branch in Germany)
- Islam in Turkey
- Liberal movements within Islam
- Women as imams
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