Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü
Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü (born February 7, 1965),[2] known professionally as Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca, is a Turkish imam and hafiz. He is a murid of Mahmut Ustaosmanoğlu in İsmailağa. His controversial views are often reported by the Turkish press.[3]
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Biography
Early life and education: 1965–1980
Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü was born in Fatih, Istanbul, on 27 February 1965 to Yusuf Ünlü, a factory owner, and his wife Rabia. His surname, Ünlü, means "famous". In his childhood years, Ünlü was wearing a Cassock. He started his education when he was 3 years old. He preached in big mosques like Yavuz Selim while he was 14 years old.[4]
Later life: 1980–present
Ünlü reportedly did not have to do military service after being diagnosed as diabetic.[5]
Opinions
Ünlü rejects reformist views of Islam and believes that Muslims should live accordind to the Sunnah, the example of the Prophet Mohammed.[5] He stated in 2019 that he believed that wages in Turkey were low because women were working as well as men.[6]
Personal life
Mahmut Ünlü is married and has eight children.[7]
References
- "Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca's birth place".
- "Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca". 3 May 2015. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015.
- "ISIS puts the Muslim world on the spot again | Firdevs Talk Turkey | Firdevs Robinson". Firdevs Talk Turkey. 2014-10-04. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
- http://www.cubbeliahmethoca.tv/biyografi.php
- "Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca". biyografya.com. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
- Sputnik Turkiye (10 September 2019). "Cübbeli Ahmet: Wages are low because women work, economy is bad". tr.sputniknews.com. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- "Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü kimdir?". biyografi.info. Retrieved 2016-08-04.