09.12.2025 16:55
A Ukrainian woman living in Turkey claimed that she was not allowed into the prayer section of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque because she is not a Muslim, expressing her reaction to this situation. Sharing her experiences on social media, the woman stated that the officials asked her to "say a prayer or a hadith."
A Ukrainian woman living in Turkey criticized an experience she claimed to have had while visiting the Hagia Sophia Mosque by sharing it on social media. The woman stated that she was prevented from entering the prayer area by the officials.
"MAYBE I WANT TO BE A MUSLIM"
During her visit, she mentioned that the officials asked them to recite a hadith or a prayer, saying, "They did not let us into the prayer area of Hagia Sophia because we are not Muslims. They told us to 'recite a hadith or a prayer' to enter. Maybe I am just learning. Maybe I want to be a Muslim," expressing her reaction.
CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENTS
The woman's statements quickly sparked a major debate on social media. While some found the practice acceptable, others argued that such a condition could not be accepted.