Görmez's unforgettable memory of Friday prayer: I asked him why he came alone, and he told me...

01.12.2025 10:40

Former President of Religious Affairs Mehmet Görmez shared a memory he had with President Erdoğan before the Islamic Cooperation Organization meeting in Dolmabahçe.

Former President of Religious Affairs Prof. Dr. Mehmet Görmez, in a speech at an event he attended, referred to the founding purpose of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and shared a memory with President Erdoğan.

"IF YOU WANT, READ THE SERMON IN ARABIC"

Görmez recounted the conversation he had with the President before the OIC meeting held in Dolmabahçe: "An OIC meeting was to be held in Dolmabahçe. Our President said they would come to Dolmabahçe Mosque for Friday prayers with the leaders of Islamic countries. 'If you want, read the sermon in Arabic,' he said, and I got very excited."

"YOUR PEOPLE WERE ON A JOURNEY"

Görmez continued his remarks by stating that contrary to expectations, only President Erdoğan came to the mosque on Friday: "Our President came alone. I asked, 'What happened, sir?' He said, 'Your people were on a journey.'

Görmez's unforgettable memory of Friday prayer: I asked him why he came alone, and he told me...

Former President of Religious Affairs Mehmet Görmez shared a memory he had with President Erdoğan before the Islamic Cooperation Organization meeting in Dolmabahçe.

"IF YOU WANT, READ THE SERMON IN ARABIC"

"YOUR PEOPLE WERE ON A JOURNEY"

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