LeMan magazine’s depiction of two figures labeled “Muhammad” and “Musa” sparked protests in Istanbul and led to the detention of editors for “insulting religious values.”
The event symbolized a harmonious blending of cultures and faiths, celebrating Saito’s spiritual milestone while reflecting the warmth and inclusivity of the Islamic tradition.
Downloaded over 1 million times from the Google Play Store, the app is widely used by Muslims to read, study, and learn the Quran, as well as for assistance with prayer practices.
In the late 19th century, Ahmed Abdul Majid, the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, made a decision that changed Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet’s Mosque, in Medina.
Byzantine Chora Church was turned into a mosque back in 2020, but in 2024, after undergoing several structural changes it is now formally opened for prayers.