In this heartfelt sohbet, the voice of our tradition rises to defend the sanctity of Hagia Sophia. The words express deep reverence for the centuries-old endowment that designates the building as a mosque and not merely a museum, and repeat the solemn warning of that endowment: “may the angels of the seven heavens join in cursing anyone who breaks my endowment and turns this house of worship into anything else.” The memory of Sultan Mehmed II’s conquest, which made Hagia Sophia a symbol of Islamic and Ottoman grandeur, underlines the depth of our shared responsibility.
The talk recalls the six hundred years during which the banner of Islam flew over this sacred place. In recent decades this inheritance was neglected, leaving a sense of shame that now rests on the younger generation, the heirs of an illustrious lineage. It is they who are called to restore its honour and let the spirit of the Ottomans resound once more. The decision of the Danıştay to annul the 1934 decree that turned Hagia Sophia into a museum is presented as a vindication of this devotion and a renewal of hope that the site will once again serve as a place of worship.
We invite all who feel this call to stand together, nurture the legacy of our forebears and keep the prayers of Hagia Sophia alive in every heart. Join our community and our live meetings: Community and Live meetings.
