'I do not want a religious ceremony,' he had said: Cemil İpekçi responds to reactions to his will

Famous fashion designer Cemil İpekçi became a trending topic on social media with the statements he made about his will during a talk titled "What Are These Women?". Expressing that he does not want a religious ceremony at his funeral, İpekçi made statements by starting a live broadcast on his social media account following the criticism he received.

HIS WILL STATEMENT CREATED A STIR

Sharing his thoughts on his funeral ceremony during the talk, Cemil İpekçi said, "I do not want a religious ceremony at my funeral. Let them wash me with rose oils and drape a mashlah over me." The famous fashion designer's words caused a wide stir on social media in a short time, and numerous comments were made.

HE RESPONDED TO CRITICISM IN A LIVE BROADCAST

Opening a live broadcast on his social media account following the reactions directed at him, İpekçi said that he does not have to account to anyone regarding his faith. İpekçi stated, "I act according to the Quran. I am not obligated to account to any servant regarding my faith. I will account for my sins and my good deeds to my Lord, not to servants," he said.

"I DID NOT LIVE ACCORDING TO THE EXPECTATIONS OF OTHERS"

Continuing his statements, İpekçi noted that he has not acted according to people's expectations throughout his life. The famous fashion designer expressed his stance against the criticism directed at him with the words, "I have not lived any period of my life for servants."

"I ALSO DO NOT WANT STRANGERS TO WASH ME"

Cemil İpekçi also responded to comments on social media such as "Where will he be buried then?" Reiterating that he does not want a religious ceremony, İpekçi used the phrase "Yes, I do not want it," and argued that hypocritical people were shedding crocodile tears. The famous fashion designer also added, "I also do not want strangers to wash me."

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