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'''[[Islam]] in [[Cyprus]]''' is the island's [[Religion in Cyprus|second-largest religion]] after [[Christianity in Cyprus|Christianity]], and is also the predominant faith of the [[Turkish Cypriots|Turkish Cypriot community]] which resides in [[Northern Cyprus]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Religions in Cyprus {{!}} PEW-GRF |url=http://www.globalreligiousfutures.org/countries/cyprus#/?affiliations_religion_id=0&affiliations_year=2010®ion_name=All%20Countries&restrictions_year=2016 |access-date=2022-11-15 |website=www.globalreligiousfutures.org}}</ref> Before the [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus]] in 1974, the Turkish Cypriot community made up [[Demographics of Cyprus|18% of the island's population]] and lived throughout the island. Today, most of the estimated 264,172 Muslims are based in the north of the island. |
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Turkish Cypriot society is markedly [[Cultural Muslims|secular]] though, at least formally; adherents to the faith subscribe mostly to the [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] [[Islamic schools and branches|branch of Islam]], with an influential stream of [[Sufism]] underlying their spiritual heritage and development. [[Nazim al-Qubrusi]], the leader of the [[Naqshbandi#Naqshbandi Haqqani Golden Chain|Naqshbandi-Haqqani]] Sufi order, hailed from [[Larnaca]] and lived in [[Lefka]]. Another branch among the Turkish Cypriot Muslims is [[Alevism]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kktcakm.com |title = KKTC Alevi Kültür Merkezi}}</ref> There are also a few Turkish Cypriots who are [[Ahmadiyya|Ahmadi Muslims]].<ref name="ahmadi">{{cite web | url=https://www.amnesty.org/en/documents/eur44/028/2002/en/ | title=MEMBERS OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY DR MUHAMMED JALAL SHAMS, OSMAN SEKER, KUBILAY ÇIL: PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE FOR THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS | publisher=Amnesty International | date=June 5, 2002 | access-date=June 10, 2014 }}</ref> |
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[[Islam]] in [[Cyprus]] was introduced when [[Uthman]] the 3rd [[Caliph]] conquered Cyprus in [[649]]. Muslims were concentrated over whole area of Cyprus but after the 1974 events they are concentrated in [[Northern Cyprus]]. |
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Until 1974, Turkish Cypriots (the [[Muslim]] community of Cyprus) were the [[Demographics of Cyprus|18% of the island population]]. There are estimated 264,172 [[Muslims]] in Cyprus over 18% of the population. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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It is rumored that an aunt of [[Muhammad]], [[Umm Haram]], had accompanied one of the early Arab expeditions to the island. She died during the expedition and was buried at the present [[Hala Sultan Tekke]] monument.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hussain|first=Tharik|author-link=Tharik Hussain|date=2021-10-14|title=These Places in Europe Have an Unexpected Connection|url=https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/these-places-in-europe-have-an-unexpected-connection|access-date=2021-11-14|website=[[Fodor's]]|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Most of the Turkish Muslim settled in Cyprus during the Ottoman rule 1571-1878. The Ottoman Empire gave timars--land grants--to soldiers under the condition that they and their families would stay there permanently. During the 17th century the Turkish population grew rapidly. |
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Since the [[Turkish invasion of Cyprus]] in 1974, the Muslim population in the north of the island has been bolstered by settlers from [[Turkey]] who are almost exclusively Sunni Muslims. The status of these settlers is disputed under international law and specifically the prohibition, under the [[Geneva Convention]], on the cross-border transfer of populations by states aiming to engineer changes in the demographic make-up of other states. |
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Islam is gradully spreadng in Cyprus because a lot of Muslim Immigrants from Pakistan and Mid East. |
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The segregation of Cypriot Turks and Greeks has effected that most of the Muslims in the territory controlled by the [[Republic of Cyprus]] are Arab immigrants and refugees, unrelated to the Turks historically living in the area. |
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To know more about Cyprus. you can visit this website |
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== Important landmarks == |
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www.geocities.com/qamarsland/cig.html |
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Several important [[Islam]]ic shrines and landmarks exist on the island including: |
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*the [[Arabahmet Mosque]] in [[Nicosia]] (built in the 16th century) |
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*the [[Hala Sultan Tekke]]/''Umm Haram Mosque'' in Larnaca (built in the 18th century) |
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*the [[Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque]], [[Selimiye Mosque (Nicosia)|Selimiye Mosque]] and the [[Haydarpasha Mosque]]; former [[Catholicism|Catholic]] cathedrals left from the [[Crusades|Crusader era]], which were meant to cater exclusively to the Catholic minority which ruled the island and were converted to mosques after the Muslim conquest in the [[Middle Ages]]. |
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== Gallery == |
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File:Mosque in Kyrenia.jpg|A mosque in [[Kyrenia]] |
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File:Nicosia 01-2017 img13 Omeriye Mosque.jpg|[[Ömeriye Mosque]] in [[Nicosia]] |
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File:Larnaca 01-2017 img19 Tuzla Mosque.jpg|[[Tuzla Mosque]] in [[Larnaca]] |
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File:Nicosia 01-2017 img19 View from Shacolas Tower.jpg|[[Haydar Pasha Mosque]] in Nicosia |
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File:Larnaca 01-2017 img30 Salt Lake.jpg|[[Hala Sultan Tekke]] with [[Larnaca Salt Lake]] in the foreground |
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File:Famagusta 01-2017 img18 Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque.jpg|Entrance facade of the converted cathedral ([[Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque]]) |
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File:Minaretcath.jpg|The [[Minaret]] of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque |
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File:Nicosia 01-2017 img20 View from Shacolas Tower.jpg|The [[St. Sophia Cathedral, Nicosia|Selimiye Mosque]] in Nicosia, general view |
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File:Limassol 01-2017 img08 Koprulu Mosque.jpg|Turkish Mosque in [[Limassol]] |
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</gallery> |
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== See also == |
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** [[Freedom of religion in Northern Cyprus]] |
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** [[List of mosques in Cyprus]] |
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== References == |
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[[ar:الإسلام في قبرص]] |
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Revision as of 01:35, 21 August 2024
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Islam in Cyprus is the island's second-largest religion after Christianity, and is also the predominant faith of the Turkish Cypriot community which resides in Northern Cyprus.[1] Before the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the Turkish Cypriot community made up 18% of the island's population and lived throughout the island. Today, most of the estimated 264,172 Muslims are based in the north of the island.
Turkish Cypriot society is markedly secular though, at least formally; adherents to the faith subscribe mostly to the Sunni branch of Islam, with an influential stream of Sufism underlying their spiritual heritage and development. Nazim al-Qubrusi, the leader of the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Sufi order, hailed from Larnaca and lived in Lefka. Another branch among the Turkish Cypriot Muslims is Alevism.[2] There are also a few Turkish Cypriots who are Ahmadi Muslims.[3]
History
It is rumored that an aunt of Muhammad, Umm Haram, had accompanied one of the early Arab expeditions to the island. She died during the expedition and was buried at the present Hala Sultan Tekke monument.[4]
Since the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the Muslim population in the north of the island has been bolstered by settlers from Turkey who are almost exclusively Sunni Muslims. The status of these settlers is disputed under international law and specifically the prohibition, under the Geneva Convention, on the cross-border transfer of populations by states aiming to engineer changes in the demographic make-up of other states.
The segregation of Cypriot Turks and Greeks has effected that most of the Muslims in the territory controlled by the Republic of Cyprus are Arab immigrants and refugees, unrelated to the Turks historically living in the area.
Important landmarks
Several important Islamic shrines and landmarks exist on the island including:
- the Arabahmet Mosque in Nicosia (built in the 16th century)
- the Hala Sultan Tekke/Umm Haram Mosque in Larnaca (built in the 18th century)
- the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Selimiye Mosque and the Haydarpasha Mosque; former Catholic cathedrals left from the Crusader era, which were meant to cater exclusively to the Catholic minority which ruled the island and were converted to mosques after the Muslim conquest in the Middle Ages.
Gallery
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A mosque in Kyrenia -
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Haydar Pasha Mosque in Nicosia -
Hala Sultan Tekke with Larnaca Salt Lake in the foreground -
Entrance facade of the converted cathedral (Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque) -
The Minaret of the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque -
The Selimiye Mosque in Nicosia, general view -
Turkish Mosque in Limassol
See also
References
- ^ "Religions in Cyprus | PEW-GRF". www.globalreligiousfutures.org. Retrieved 2022-11-15.
- ^ "KKTC Alevi Kültür Merkezi".
- ^ "MEMBERS OF THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY DR MUHAMMED JALAL SHAMS, OSMAN SEKER, KUBILAY ÇIL: PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE FOR THEIR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS". Amnesty International. June 5, 2002. Retrieved June 10, 2014.
- ^ Hussain, Tharik (2021-10-14). "These Places in Europe Have an Unexpected Connection". Fodor's. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
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