He had said 'he croaked' about Volkan Konak! Mufti appointed as preacher in Kocaeli
While the investigation launched by the Presidency of Religious Affairs into Çatalca Mufti Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu, who drew backlash on social media for his post regarding the death of Volkan Konak, is ongoing, the mufti's announcement that he has been appointed as a preacher in Kocaeli has sparked a new controversy. Mehmetalioğlu's words, 'If we have entered a war, we will pay the price,' have further intensified the reactions.
Çatalca Mufti Ahmet Mehmetalioğlu, who made a post on social media stating "He croaked on stage" regarding the death of artist Volkan Konak, who passed away after suffering a heart attack while performing in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, had drawn significant public backlash. The Presidency of Religious Affairs had announced that an investigation was launched into Mehmetalioğlu due to this post.
HIS APPOINTMENT TO KOCAELİ DREW BACKLASH
Mehmetalioğlu announced in a new statement on his social media account that he has been appointed as a preacher in Kocaeli. This development has created a new wave of controversy in the public eye.
Mehmetalioğlu included the following statements in his post:
“Friends, I have been appointed as a preacher to Kocaeli. If we have entered a war, we will pay the price, alhamdulillah. If the Lord has permitted this appointment, it means greater good will come of it. God exists, there is no problem.”
Mehmetalioğlu's statements have resonated widely on social media and have been criticized by many.
News Source: 12punto
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