Imam Opens Mosque’s Doors To Stray Cats To Keep Them Warm

Sixth photograph isn't from Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi Mosque, actually it has taken from Sultanahmet, Blue Mosque, which is in Fatih, European Cost. But Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi Mosque is in Üsküdar, which is in Anatolian (Asian) Cost. In İstanbul, there are many places which are can be used by the cats like a shelter. Especially the universitys' buildings are the most popular places among the cats. For example Beyazıt Campus of İstanbul University, which is the one I graduated from. There is a mosque too near our university, Beyazıt Mosque. There is a saying in Beyazıt Mosque "Buranın delisi, velisi bir de kedisi meşhurdur." [The most famous (meşhur) things in here (buranın): insane (deli), saint (veli) and cat (kedi).]

That's adorable

Show me one like him after those millions of terrorising in the name of religion and he's enough to being our faith back in humanity.

Absolutely amazing, thank you for being such an open hearted human being to these fur babies~ <3

that is uber cuteeeeeee!!!

Thank you brother!!!!

Cat's are respected in Islam because the Prophet had a soft spot for cats. They say that the "M" marking on their foreheads were made when the Prophet put his fingers and blessed the cat on the forehead

Mustafa Efe, may our Creator bless you for your kindness to His lesser creatures. The ones who need our help in being safe and well in a difficult world. You have a beautiful House of Worship. I am Christian, and love all animals. Thank you for sharing these delightful pictures.

what a good man, so much love for him.

This is so sweet! Omg, can't you have some heart? Yagmur Cenan Boyaci

Wonderful

Adorable!

Aww, that's so great. Although I think it's a great and amazing idea, will people who are allergic to cats still be able to worship there?

Please spay/ neuter them to prevent further kittens and unwanted FIV/ illnesses. 🙌

These people are precious. <3

So sweet.

Beautiful....if only we could all love eachother like this ?? mankind still has bit further to go unfortuantly...i`m hopeful

The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi

heads off (spechless)

Actually cats are loved in Islam.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZnElkJpv0Q&feature=youtu.beI&app=desktop

Would be a good idea to catch, sterilize and release.

Ne muhteşem bir haber ve görüntü. Sizin gibi insanlara ihtiyacı var bu güzel ülkenin...

You know, i do think this is lovely - the imam seems like a warm person. I personally find it hypocritical (and no fault of this imam) that women aren't allowed in, but cats are.

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Ohh that is so cute. 100k plus christian Muslin killed last year. It's so lovely some of then keep freaking cuts warm...