Press Release

Calling for participation in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) elections

13. May 2022

Bekir Altaş, Secretary General of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), released a statement regarding the state elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) on Sunday, May 15, 2022. “One of the reasons that make NRW elections particularly important is keeping right-wing extremists out of parliament. Therefore, all democratic votes are valuable and belong in the ballot box.„ explained Bekir Altaş, and continued his words as follows:

Friday Khutba

Khutba: Our Understanding of Brotherhood

12. May 2022

We have to pay attention to the Islamic brotherhood, which is commanded by Allah (swt). We should not withhold our material and moral support to our brothers and sisters, both near and far. Wherever they are in the world, we should worry about the problems of Muslims. We must protect our brothers and sisters who are victims and oppressed and never leave them alone. Let's not forget that the prayers we perform such as zakat, charity, fitra and qurban reinforce our brotherhood. We should not show any laziness in fulfilling these worships.

Press Release

A Government commissioner against anti-Islamic racism is necessary

09. May 2022

Bekir Altaş, Secretary General of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), released a statement in the wake of the DeZIM study, “Rassistische Realitäten” (Racist Realities), which was presented in Berlin on Thursday. According to the study, there is an awareness of racism in the population, but it does not lead to an awareness of the problem, especially when it comes to racism against Muslims. "Germany needs a government commissioner for anti-Islamic racism. According to the latest findings, massive educational work is needed on this point." said Altaş, and continued his statement as follows:

Friday Khutba

Khutba: Sustaining Our Spirituality

05. May 2022

We have left the month of Ramadan behind however we are experiencing two joys at once. The first of these is to be able to fulfill our prayers in Ramadan in health and well-being, and the other is to be able to attain the reward that our Allah (swt) will give as a result. Alhamdulillah we have attained these two blessings together with the help Allah (swt). As Allah (swt) promised to his servants, every human being has only the reward for what he works for, and Allah (swt) does not waste the effort of any servant.

Press Release

EID Al-FITR CONGRATULATION – Kemal Ergün: “We pray for the safety and well-being of all humanity.”

01. May 2022

Kemal Ergün, Chairman of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), released a congratulatory message on the Eid al-Fitr. “Eid means praying for the safety and well-being of all humanity, and showing solidarity. This dimension and function of eids is now more important than ever.” said Ergün in his message, and continued his words as follows:

Khutba: Eid-ul Fitr

01. May 2022

We have read the Quran. We paid our Zakat and Fitrah, which strengthened the feelings of brotherhood and unity and healed the wounds of the needy. In the spiritual atmosphere of the month of Ramadan, we experienced the happiness of being together. During the month of Ramadan, we made an effort to fulfill our prayers. With the joy of hoping for reward from Allah (swt), we all came to the morning of the Eid together. Eid are days of joy and remembrance of Allah (swt). These are the days when people are at peace with themselves, humanity and even the whole world.

Press Release

There should be equal treatment of refugees

29. April 2022

Bekir Altaş, Secretary General of the Islamic Community Millî Görüş (IGMG), released a statement regarding the increasing complaints from people who are active in helping refugees. "The unequal treatment of refugees is causing increasing resentment among those who are negatively affected and those involved in helping refugees. Integration facilitations that apply to people from Ukraine must be open to all those seeking protection," said Altaş and continued his statement as follows: