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Taha Kılınç

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Taha Kılınç was born in 1980 in Turkey’s southern Mersin. He graduated from Istanbul University’s faculty of theology. Kılınç worked for the Sabah newspaper between the years 2011 and 2016. The Middle East and the Islamic world are both Kilinc's specialties and where he feels most at peace. He has 16 published books, and is married with three children.

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Shadows of death

Apr 12 2024, Friday

As I approached and stood right by its side, I noticed how it shared its majesty and beauty with the turquoise domes around it in humility. From afar, it seemed to rise through the maze of surrounding buildings. But up close, it completely stood out from its surroundings; it grew larger in my eyes, turning into a delicate column reaching towards the sky on its own. Gathering my courage, I began to climb towards the peak, where green, blue, white, and brown hues were masterfully crafted. After patiently

Muslim Sicily...

Apr 11 2024, Thursday

A traveler stepping foot on Sicily today, the most populous island in the Mediterranean and one of Italy's 20 regions, will encounter predominantly Christian historical details and plenty of tourist attractions. However, when they focus on the details, they will discover a completely different identity of Sicily. The signs of this identity are not hidden; for instance, Arabic inscriptions greet travelers on a column at the door of the enormous cathedral in the capital, Palermo. Inside the chapel

A call to the wealthy...

Mar 27 2024, Wednesday

Amidst the intensification of solidarity and generosity during the holy month of Ramadan, I would like to make a call to well-off Muslims. O wealthy Muslims, first expand your horizons, then open your wallets. Identify promising and potential young Muslims around you, categorize them according to their talents, and if necessary, seek professional support for this task. And be sure to do these three things: • Provide travel scholarships Purchase plane tickets for young people, put money in their

The construction of identity: How India turned on its Muslim population

Mar 06 2024, Wednesday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an interesting appearance last week in a small coastal town in the western state of Gujarat. Accompanied by professional naval officers from the Indian Navy, Modi dived off the coast of Dwarka, where he prayed at the underwater remains of the ancient city, believed to have been founded by the Hindu deity Krishna. Modi meticulously performed all the religious rituals and emphasized experiencing a "divine encounter" upon returning to shore. Gujarat is Narendra

The Mideast: A way out...

Mar 04 2024, Monday

Since my primary field of work has been the Middle East and the Islamic world for years, my workload tends to intensify especially during times of crisis. Between conferences, seminars, private consultation sessions, book analysis groups, live broadcasts, and interviews, days blend into nights naturally. During such periods, I find the opportunity to meet with people from various backgrounds in different cities where I often travel. In all these meetings and encounters, I've noticed a recurring

1683: Siege of Vienna

Feb 28 2024, Wednesday

If it weren't for a photo sent by a dear friend of mine from the stadium last Thursday evening (February 22nd), - due to my distance from football - Galatasaray's match against Sparta Prague would probably not have entered my agenda at all. And of course, then another photo: that shot showing the "1683 - European War" banner displayed by Sparta Prague fans... While looking at the other photos reflecting the 4-1 defeat of Galatasaray in the match, it was impossible not to dwell on this. The historical

Malcolm X: A bright star

Feb 20 2024, Tuesday

Every year on February 21st, both mentally and geographically, I drift away to distant places. From morning till evening, my day almost entirely revolves around one person. I think of that young man who eagerly took the stage on February 21, 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom Conference Hall in Harlem, New York, ready to deliver a passionate speech as usual. And his wife, just 29 years old at the time, who despite all her fears, sat in the front row with their four daughters, ready to listen to her husband

Did Israel establish Hamas?

Feb 19 2024, Monday

I apologize for the confusion. Let me provide the translation for you: In our country, where rumors often replace real information and become the subject of millions of discussions, we witness the emergence of a certain allegation related to Hamas: "Israel founded Hamas." The proponents of this claim are unfolding a scenario they have constructed in their minds about Palestine in the 1980s: "Israel created a group of radical Palestinian youth to weaken Yasser Arafat and the Palestine Liberation

Türkiye and Egypt: Reshaping the Middle East

Feb 14 2024, Wednesday

Those who don't closely examine the internal dynamics of the Middle East are often inclined to resort to easy generalizations like "Arabs" or "the Arab world". However, when the region is read within its own dynamics, especially four countries stand out: Türkiye, Egypt, Iran, and Saudi Arabia. The network of relationships is shaped at points where these four countries are central. All external actors involved in the region must align with at least one of these four countries. The proximity or distance,

What is Ghannouchi's crime?

Feb 10 2024, Saturday

I learned about the news of the three-year prison sentence handed to Rachid Ghannouchi, the leader of the Ennahda Movement, during my trip to Morocco. Since I had recently visited Tunisia as well, I had the opportunity to assess the political atmosphere in different countries of the Maghreb region and compare them with each other. Moreover, I had visited Ghannouchi at his home during one of my previous trips to Tunisia and had interviewed him. (During that interview, he had responded to my questions

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