Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2018
Dispute over prayers connected with Turkey's Afrin operation
Reports that some mosque communities encouraged prayers for the success of Turkey's military operation in Afrin prompted criticism that DİTİB was acting as a vehicle for Turkish state messaging. DİTİB's federal association denied issuing a general instruction.
2016
Opposition to recognition of the Armenian genocide
DİTİB was described as a strong opponent of German parliamentary recognition of the Armenian genocide. The organisation continued to face criticism over denialist or anti-Armenian statements attributed to some associated religious figures.
Allegations of antisemitic and anti-Western hate speech
Referenced accounts report that some DİTİB local chapters, departments, board members, and religious scholars were accused of disseminating antisemitic, anti-Christian, anti-Western, or inciting material, including through online channels.