Allegation That Qibla Direction Was Changed for Social Media at Üryanizade Mosque
Footage filmed at Üryanizade Mosque in Üsküdar, Istanbul, showing the Qibla direction being changed during prayer for the Bosphorus view, has sparked widespread reaction on social media.
Footage filmed at Üryanizade Mosque in Üsküdar to produce social media content revealed that the Qibla direction was changed during prayer, sparking public debate.
Filming at Üryanizade Mosque Sparks Controversy
Footage recorded at Üryanizade Mosque in Istanbul's Üsküdar district and shared on social media sparked a major controversy. The filming conducted in the mosque by certain individuals to produce content drew backlash.
Qibla Direction Changed for Bosphorus View
In the footage, it was clearly seen that the Qibla direction was altered during prayer reenactments in order to capture the Bosphorus view within the camera frame. This situation led to criticism among social media users.
Experts Explain the Importance of Facing the Qibla
Following the incident, Expert Preacher Ersoy Koyuncu made important evaluations regarding the religious meaning and significance of facing the Qibla during prayer in Islamic worship.