Nothing else could be expected but the further Islamization of Turkey under Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s rule. Critics call the new censoring of Qur’an translations “state-enforced Islam that endangers religious freedom.” The more Islamized a country becomes, that is exactly what happens.
Erdogan has made no secret of his aim to revive the Ottoman Empire, with himself as caliph. He openly supports the Taliban; Hamas; and Syrian jihad leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani (aka Ahmed Al Sharaa). The Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs, the Diyanet, reports directly to Erdogan. It wouldn’t be long before Turkey becomes a direct menace to Israel and other Western countries.
Turkey has no place in NATO.
“Turkish authority granted power to censor Quran translations,” by Elmas Topcu, DW, June 15, 2025:
Turkey’s Presidency of Religious Affairs, known as the Diyanet, is one of the country’s most influential authorities. According to its own figures, it employs over 140,000 people and offers religious services in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1924, the Diyanet has reported directly to Islamic-conservative president Recep Tayyip Erdogan since 2018. Its annual budget of around €3 billion ($3.47 billion) also exceeds those of several ministries, including the Ministry of Interior.
The Diyanet manages 90,000 mosques across the country, organizes Quran courses, cultural events and annual pilgrimages, and coordinates slaughters for the Feast of Sacrifice. It also trains imams and deploys them both at home and abroad. Its foundation is active in 150 countries and reaches millions of people through educational programs and scholarships worldwide.
New authority over Quran translations
In recent years, the Diyanet’s powers have expanded. Most recently, a new law that went into effect on June 4 granted the authority to interpret translations of the Quran. If these “do not correspond to the basic characteristics of Islam,” they may be banned. “Problematic copies” that have already been published can be confiscated and destroyed. This also applies to digital texts, audio, and video recordings online.Previously, President Erdogan had granted this authority by decree, which allowed the Diyanet to classify some translations as “untruthful.” But the decree was struck down by the Constitutional Court. But the new law has ensured that the Diyanet’s power would indeed be constitutional.
Critics allege censorship
In Muslim-majority countries, heads of state regularly invoke Islam to justify their actions. For example, in Iraq, the once secular Saddam Hussein used religious tenets to justify his autocratic measures and war with Iran. In Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been accused of using the push for more religious openness as an excuse to crack down on his political opponents. And as the Middle East Institute has noted, Erdogan’s political party, the Justice and Development Party, or AKP, “maintains the loyalty of its base through a historical narrative of religion and nationalism.”Now theologians critical of the government allege that Turkey’s new law amounts to censorship, calling it state-enforced Islam that endangers religious freedom……
somehistory says
What “religious freedom”?
mozscum-ruined nations don’t allow such a thing. Christians, Jews and others are persecuted and prosecuted on the flimsiest of excuses.
I can’t seem to cry any tears for the adherents of the slime not having “religious freedom.”
࿗Infidel࿘ says
What would they be censoring? Anything in the qur’an that proclaims the supremacy of Arabs, rather than Turks?
GE says
+💯
Isn’t he always saying “There is no moderate Islam—Islam is Islam”?
So what difference does it make?
SKA says
The more that educated Muslims with critical thinking realize what rubbish is contained in those 114 surahs the less likely they are to remain Muslim. So the Islamist government’s moves actually make sense.
I am sure Robert’s critical edition will be banned there! Consider that an honor!
Rick Gordon says
The single sentence says it all – ‘Why is Turkey in NATO?’ It seems clear that is not aligned with Erdohan’s vision.
gravenimage says
Turkey would never qualify for NATO membership today.
ranjit rai says
Every politician uses religion and sects to win votes.
In India its HINDUTVA to run down Muslims and Christians as the trouble makers.
India has RSS like Turkey’s DIYANET.
US uses abortiion,
South Africa uses colour.
IsLAMIC nations use the Koran and can do more rearch,
NETANYAHU uses the Jewish religion and SURVIVAL.
gravenimage says
The claim that every politician in the world imposes Shari’ah law is mstaken.
somehistory says
g, he wrote” “Every politician uses religion and sects to win votes.’
He didn’t ”claim that every politician in the world imposes” anything.
Hoi Polloi says
Completely agree that Turkey has no place in NATO.
John Smith says
E dragon is a hardcore jihadi and megalomaniac. There is even evidence to suggest that he actually believes himself to be mahdi. He’s a very, very, dangerous man indeed.
abu taleb says
How come the word of Allah are censored and not translating correctly? There must be something wrong with the word of Allah.
Muslims, if you still can think, please consider why the various translations of Quran are not translated as supposed to be.
gravenimage says
Turkey to censor Qur’an translations; critics call it ‘state-enforced Islam that endangers religious freedom’
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In other words, Islam.
OLD GUY says
Erdogan is nothing but a little man dictator. Typical of most islamic leaders, they use the Quran where it serves them and ignore or rule against it where it doesn’t.
Horseman says
Ataturk is rolling in his grave.
Winston 101 says
Agreed. If a country wants a separation of religion and state then Islam cannot be allowed in that country. ISLAM IS A FORM OF GOVERNMENT that includes a religion. The two parts cannot be separated. If you allow one you get the other, sometimes now, sometimes later but always sometime. It’s the world’s most hideous two-for-one deal.
Turkey was supposed to show having a modern, secular, Islamic State was possible. How has that proved out?
And the “stans” that existed suppressed by the Soviets? Do they have a handle on the Government part of their Islamists? Imho, the Islamist are just biding their time. Someday, someone will take note that conditions are ripe for jihad, take into account the Soviet army isn’t there anymore, and presto another Islamic Revolution to restore the ☪️cancerous ☪️caliphate!
The Religion of Islam refers you to the Government of Islam and the Government of Islam refers you to the Religion ad infinitum.
Don’t allow Islam in. Don’t take the deal.
Troybeam says
Read the Quran, read the other Islamic texts yet all of them put together amount to this book:
RELIANCE OF THE TRAVELLER: Islamic Sacred Law, aka sharia law.
No book is more clear on Islamic life than Reliance of the Traveller, it covers every aspect of everything and yes, JIHAD, chapter o9.0. Very clear and precise.
Get the book, hopefully they haven’t modified it.