Are there Turkish words in the Quran? The seventh book “In the Name of Allah” by theologian writer Cemil Kılıç, who was dismissed from teaching by the Ministry of National Education, meets its readers on Tuesday. The book includes the answer to this question.
In his new book, Cemil Kılıç examines the history of the governments that appear to be religious but commit sins in the name of religion, and explains how historical figures have been murdered ‘in the name of Allah’. The book, which also touches on the history of today, lists the murders committed in the name of religion, from the massacre of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Hussein, known in Islamic history as the Karbala Tragedy, to the murder of Muslim feminist writer Konca Kuriş, who was tortured to death by Hezbollah.
ANALOGIES TO ERDOĞAN
The book also addresses the un-Islamic comparisons made to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by the ruling circles, and the question “Is Erdoğan the Shadow of Allah?” draws attention.
The chapter under that title in the book published by Toplumsal Publishing House is as follows:
“What are we talking about? Let's explain...
Erdoğan is very silent about some of the characterizations against him. But those characterizations are ones that a true believer should never remain silent.
“The leader who embodies all the attributes of Allah!”
“It's almost like God to us.”
“If another prophet had come, it would have been Erdoğan.”
“Tayyip, a man like God!”
“What upsets Tayyip upsets Allah.”
“May God take the life of my child and give it to Erdoğan.”
“Touching Erdoğan is worship.”
This is what some supporters said about Erdoğan. Among them are executives of his party and members of parliament. In other words, it is not only ignorant people on the street who say these words.
But Erdoğan has so far made no statement against these words. He has not warned, condemned or shamed the owners of these words. He did not say what kind of words these are, know your limits.
Why didn't he say so?
There was a time when sultans/sultans were called “Allah's shadow on earth!” And the sultans/sultans never objected. They would even accept these characterizations. Or, since he doesn't object, does Erdoğan secretly accept those words directed at him?”
TURKISH WORDS FOUND IN THE QUR'AN
On the other hand, the title Turkish words in the Qur'an in Cemil Kılıç's new work also draws attention. According to Kılıç's claims, “gassak, ekvab, tennur and many other words have Turkish roots...
The highlights of the book are as follows:
- Prophet Muhammad and Islamic Thought: Foundations of Islam and change
- Hallâj-i Mansur and the Cry of God: The death of Hallâj-i Mansur and the impact of mysticism
- Muharram and Persecutions in Alevism: Alevism and persecutions throughout history
- Pir Sultan Abdal and Cultural Identity: Pir Sultan Abdal's death and Alevi identity
- Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay and the Republic: The death of Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay and the values of the Republic
- The Relationship between Evolutionary Theory and Religion: Evolutionary theory and religious beliefs
- Ferhunde Melikzade and theology: The death of theology student Ferhunde Melikzade
- Atatürk and Standing Against Insults: Rejection of insults against Atatürk
- Earthquakes and Cult Influence: Earthquakes and the influence of cults
- Tengricism and Traditional Beliefs: Traditional beliefs and Tengricism
WHO IS THE WRITER CEMIIL KILIÇ?
He was born in 1975 in Istanbul. He is registered to Sinop Gerze population. He is from Eymir Turkmens. He completed his primary education in Sinop and Istanbul. After graduating from Küçükköy Imam Hatip High School in Istanbul, he graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Theology, Department of Theology and Islamic Philosophy.
In 1998, he started his master's degree at the Institute of Middle East and Islamic Countries, Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology at the same university. In 1999, he was appointed as a Religious Culture and Moral Knowledge teacher. In 2001, he completed his master's degree with the thesis “The Effects of the Letter Revolution on Cultural Change in the Transition from the Ummah System to the Nation State”.
He did his military service in 2001-2002. In 2006, he joined the Istanbul organization of Eğitim İş Union. Since then, he has served as an executive in the executive boards of Eğitim İş branches.
In 2023, he became a member of the Association for Supporting Contemporary Life. He has participated and is participating in many talks, conferences and information festivals in Turkey and abroad as a speaker.
His statements and articles were published in many newspapers. He made programs with religious content in various radio and television institutions. His programs are still continuing.
Cemil Kılıç has published more than 10 books.
In 2019, he was suspended from his duty by MoNE. He was reinstated after 3 months. The lawsuit filed against him resulted in acquittal. On December 13, 2022, he was dismissed from his civil service by the Ministry of National Education. He continues his studies on Islamic sects, Alevism and Turkish language.