‘Turkey is now leading the Islamic world’

A prominent Muslim cleric, who has devoted 40 years of his life addressing the needs of the Muslim community living in Finland, hailed Turkey as a beacon of hope for the Islamic world.

Speaking to Yeni Şafak daily in an exclusive interview, the head of the Federation of Islamic Organizations in Finland underlined the importance of unity in the Muslim world.

Stressing that the Muslim world looks to Turkey for hope, Aladin Maher said, "We love Turkey, we support Turkey. My head is up when i come to Turkey and my heart is relaxed. I cannot go to Egypt nowadays. A criminal and a dictator [Sisi] is ruling Egypt now.”

“Turkey is now leading the Islamic world,” he said.

Maher also added that Muslims should support Turkish President Erdoğan as Zionist powers don't want him to lead the Muslim world.

"All Muslims should support our brother Erdoğan. We should stand behind him," he said.