Controversial remarks from Halil Konakçı: 'Secularism is irreligion'
Imam Halil Konakçı, who is affiliated with the Diyanet, drew significant backlash after using anti-secular expressions in a video shared on social media. Konakçı sparked outrage by stating, "Anyone who says 'I am secular' is an infidel like Abu Jahl."
Imam Halil Konakçı, who serves under the Diyanet and is known for his provocative statements, has once again drawn backlash for remarks made in a video shared on social media.
Konakçı has become the focus of criticism for allegedly inciting the public to hatred and enmity with his anti-secular words.
In his speech, Konakçı stated,
“Anyone who says 'I am secular' is an infidel like Abu Jahl. Secularism is irreligion. One cannot be both secular and Muslim.”
Provocative words from Halil Konakçı: “Secularism is irreligion”
— 12punto (@12puntocomtr) October 24, 2025
Imam Halil Konakçı, who serves under the Diyanet, has once again drawn backlash for remarks made in a video shared on social media. Konakçı, with his anti-secular words, is accused of inciting the public to hatred and enmity… pic.twitter.com/BnmGIHzL4K
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