# Turkish Presidency of Religious Affairs Friday sermons

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-presidency-of-religious-affairs-friday-sermons
> Updated: 2026-09-24T19:02:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has issued consecutive Friday sermons focusing on different aspects of religious and social duty.

The first sermon, released for September 11, 2026, centers on ‘Education and Instruction.’ It describes education as a vital tool for building relationships with the Creator, society, and the environment. The text advocates for a generation grounded in faith and science, urging parents and teachers to protect youth from harmful ideologies and addictions.

The subsequent sermon for September 25, 2026, is titled ‘Our Responsibility of Preaching.’ It shifts the focus to individual conduct, emphasizing that preaching is a collective responsibility. Using the historical example of Mus'ab ibn Umayr, the sermon encourages Muslims to act as role models through truthful speech and kind behavior in their roles as parents, teachers, and tradespeople.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Presidency of Religious Affairs issues Friday sermon on preaching responsibility

The Presidency of Religious Affairs released a Friday sermon titled ‘Our Responsibility of Preaching,’ urging Muslims to model good character and kind behavior in their daily lives and communities.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/presidency-of-religious-affairs-issues-friday-sermon-on-preaching-responsibility

### 2026-09-11: Presidency of Religious Affairs announces Friday sermon theme

The Presidency of Religious Affairs has set ‘Education and Instruction’ as the theme for the September 11, 2026, Friday sermon, emphasizing scientific progress and moral development.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/presidency-of-religious-affairs-announces-friday-sermon-theme

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