Erdogan: Councilor of the Turkish century the Great Mosque of Hagia Sophia

For her conversion Saint Sofia's he spoke in a mosque Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on the occasion of the awarding of art awards in Istanbul on Saturday night. This event has been established in memory of the militant Islamist Turkish poet Necip Fazil Kisakiurek, who was a staunch campaigner for its reopening and had clashed politically with the Kemalist establishment.

“37 years after his (the poet's) death, we had the honor to open Hagia Sophia, which was his biggest dream. Glory be to Allah. After 80 years of yearning, we broke the chains together and restored Hagia Sophia to its original formaccording to the wish of the Conqueror” stated the Turkish President from the stage of the event.

“Once again I praise my Lord for giving us this honor, this dignity to rejoice at the end of the captivity of Hagia Sophia” he said and added: “To be remembered as the President who reopened the Hagia Sophia is the greatest honor in the world of our hearts.”

Its president Turkey he also mentioned that the ones who will protect Hagia Sophia are the young people, who will respond to the call individually. “As long as this happens, God willing, the sound of the Koran from the domes of Hagia Sophia and the call to prayer from its minarets will never cease. The Great Mosque of Hagia Sophia will continue to appeal to the hearts of the faithful forever as a symbol of the Turkish century” completed.


Source: News Beast

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