İhsan Özkes
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İhsan Özkes Turkish
politician
, and cleric.
in Alaca
. In 1981, he graduated from İstanbul Yüksek İslam Enstitüsü (Night section) Tafsir
-Hadith
in first place. During higher education, he served as Qur'an
teacher in Beyoğlu
.
of Gerze. During 1983-1985, he served as Mufti of Sorgun
, Yozgat
. He is sent to Egypt by Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı
for two years.
In 1987, he is assigned as Mufti for Akçakoca
, Bolu
. By then, he finished masters' studies at Marmara Üniversitesi's Divinity College, under Hadith section. The same period he attended Diyanet's Haseki Education Center School of Profession.
While he was İstanbul
Central Preacher, in 1992 yılında, he is assigned as the Mufti for Üsküdar
. In 1999 municipal elections he left office to run for Üsküdar District Mayor with Democratic Left Party
. After the elections he became the Mufti for Şile
. Finally, in October 1999 he assumed office as the Mufti for Beyoğlu
.
In December 2010, the latest, he is elected for Party Assembly of Republican People's Party
(CHP). And finally in 2011 general elections he is elected as Deputy for İstanbul's 1st region.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, and cleric.
Early Life and Education
He graduated from Ankara İmam Hatip Lisesi in 1976. For a while served as imamImam
An imam is an Islamic leadership position, often the worship leader of a mosque and the Muslim community. Similar to spiritual leaders, the imam is the one who leads Islamic worship services. More often, the community turns to the mosque imam if they have a religious question...
in Alaca
Alaca
Alaca is one of the largest districts of Çorum Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. It is located from the city of Çorum, on a road from the Black Sea coast to central Anatolia. Population is 22,092 as of 2010....
. In 1981, he graduated from İstanbul Yüksek İslam Enstitüsü (Night section) Tafsir
Tafsir
Tafseer is the Arabic word for exegesis or commentary, usually of the Qur'an. Ta'wīl is a subset of tafsir and refers to esoteric or mystical interpretation. An author of tafsir is a mufassir .- Etymology :...
-Hadith
Hadith
The term Hadīth is used to denote a saying or an act or tacit approval or criticism ascribed either validly or invalidly to the Islamic prophet Muhammad....
in first place. During higher education, he served as Qur'an
Qur'an
The Quran , also transliterated Qur'an, Koran, Alcoran, Qur’ān, Coran, Kuran, and al-Qur’ān, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God . It is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language...
teacher in Beyoğlu
Beyoglu
Beyoğlu is a district located on the European side of İstanbul, Turkey, separated from the old city by the Golden Horn...
.
Career
In 1981 he is assigned as the muftiMufti
A mufti is a Sunni Islamic scholar who is an interpreter or expounder of Islamic law . In religious administrative terms, a mufti is roughly equivalent to a deacon to a Sunni population...
of Gerze. During 1983-1985, he served as Mufti of Sorgun
Sorgun
Sorgun is a town and district of Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Sorgun is the largest and the most populated district of Yozgat. It covers an area of 1,769 km² and the population is 120,262 of which 53,884 live in the town of Sorgun .-External links:* * *...
, Yozgat
Yozgat
Yozgat is a city and the capital district of Yozgat province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2009 census, population of the district is 113,614 of which 73,835 live in the city of Yozgat.-History:...
. He is sent to Egypt by Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı
Diyanet Isleri Baskanligi
In Turkey, the Presidency of Religious Affairs is an official institution established in 1924 after the abolition of the caliphate. Founded by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey as a successor to Sheikh ul-Islam, it represents the highest Islamic religious authority in the country...
for two years.
In 1987, he is assigned as Mufti for Akçakoca
Akçakoca
Akçakoca is both a town and district of Düzce Province, in the Black Sea region of Turkey, located about 200 km east of Istanbul. The town was named after a Turkish chieftain of the 14th century CE who captured the area for the Ottoman Empire, and sports a statue in his honor. The town...
, Bolu
Bolu
- Places of interest :The countryside around Bolu offers excellent walking and other outdoor pursuits. There are hotels in the town for visitors. Sights near the town include:* The 14th century mosque, Ulu Camii...
. By then, he finished masters' studies at Marmara Üniversitesi's Divinity College, under Hadith section. The same period he attended Diyanet's Haseki Education Center School of Profession.
While he was İstanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
Central Preacher, in 1992 yılında, he is assigned as the Mufti for Üsküdar
Üsküdar
Üsküdar is a large and densely populated municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, on the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Beykoz, on the east by Ümraniye, on the southeast by Ataşehir, on the south by Kadıköy, and on the west by the Bosphorus, with the areas of Beşiktaş,...
. In 1999 municipal elections he left office to run for Üsküdar District Mayor with Democratic Left Party
Democratic Left Party (Turkey)
The Democratic Left Party is a Turkish political party founded on November 14, 1985, by Rahşan Ecevit.-1985-1999:The DSP, a social democratic oriented party, was registered on November 14, 1985 by Rahşan Ecevit, wife of Bülent Ecevit, as he was banned from political life after the 1980 coup...
. After the elections he became the Mufti for Şile
Sile
Şile is a small holiday city on the Black Sea, 70 km from the city of Istanbul, Turkey. Şile is the also the name of the district and the municipality that contain the city center of Şile...
. Finally, in October 1999 he assumed office as the Mufti for Beyoğlu
Beyoglu
Beyoğlu is a district located on the European side of İstanbul, Turkey, separated from the old city by the Golden Horn...
.
In December 2010, the latest, he is elected for Party Assembly of Republican People's Party
Republican People's Party (Turkey)
The Republican People's Party is a centre-left Kemalist political party in Turkey. It is the oldest political party of Turkey and is currently Main Opposition in the Grand National Assembly. The Republican People's Party describes itself as "a modern social-democratic party, which is faithful to...
(CHP). And finally in 2011 general elections he is elected as Deputy for İstanbul's 1st region.
Current Positions
- Deputy for Istanbul
- Member of Turkish PUIC Delegation
- CHP Party Assembly Member
Duties as Mufti
- Gerze, Sinop
- SorgunSorgunSorgun is a town and district of Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. Sorgun is the largest and the most populated district of Yozgat. It covers an area of 1,769 km² and the population is 120,262 of which 53,884 live in the town of Sorgun .-External links:* * *...
, Yozgat - AkçakocaAkçakocaAkçakoca is both a town and district of Düzce Province, in the Black Sea region of Turkey, located about 200 km east of Istanbul. The town was named after a Turkish chieftain of the 14th century CE who captured the area for the Ottoman Empire, and sports a statue in his honor. The town...
, Bolu - ÜsküdarÜsküdarÜsküdar is a large and densely populated municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, on the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Beykoz, on the east by Ümraniye, on the southeast by Ataşehir, on the south by Kadıköy, and on the west by the Bosphorus, with the areas of Beşiktaş,...
, İstanbul - ŞileSileŞile is a small holiday city on the Black Sea, 70 km from the city of Istanbul, Turkey. Şile is the also the name of the district and the municipality that contain the city center of Şile...
, İstanbul - BeyoğluBeyogluBeyoğlu is a district located on the European side of İstanbul, Turkey, separated from the old city by the Golden Horn...
, İstanbul - YüreğirYüregirYüreğir is a district in the Adana Province of Turkey. It lies east of the Seyhan River, south and west of Sarıçam and north of Yumurtalık. Large portion of the district is within the city of Adana, incorporated as a lower-tier municipality....
, Adana
Publications (Turkish)
- Riyaz-üs Salihin Terceme ve Şerhi
- Peygamberimiz Döneminde Kadınlar
- Oruç, Mübarek Geceler ve Bayramlar
- İnanç Sömürüsü İslam'a ve Uygarlığa Engel
- Siyasallaştırılan Din, Dinleştirilen Siyaset
- Daraltılan Din, Tartılan İman
External links
- Personal Web Page: http://www.ihsanozkes.com
- CHP Web Page: http://www.chp.org.tr/?pm=ihsan-ozkes
- TBMM Web Page: http://www.tbmm.gov.tr/develop/owa/milletvekillerimiz_sd.bilgi?p_donem=24&p_sicil=6916
- Interview in Hurriyet Daily News (in English): http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/domestic/11806205.asp