Prayer workshop explores the transformative power of prayer in Şanlıurfa

The event aims to emphasize the importance of prayer in daily life and its transformative effects on individuals and society.

The workshop attracted a diverse audience, including religious scholars, community leaders, and devoted participants. The program began with a recitation of the Holy Qur'an by teacher Mikail Ercan, followed by a cinevision presentation illustrating the significance of prayer. In the opening speeches, Qur'an Generation Platform Spokesperson Mehmet Emin Sütçü and Provincial Mufti Ramazan Tolan set the tone for the discussions that followed.

The event featured two key sessions. The first, moderated by Osman Gülebak, will include presentations by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Veysel Kasar, Zekeriya Gezer, and Vahdettin İnce, focusing on the personal and spiritual benefits of prayer and its role in strengthening one’s connection with God.

The second session, moderated by Osman Yavuz, will explore the social dimensions of prayer, with speakers such as Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tekin, Ahmet Bulut, and Dr. Sertaç Tekdal. The session is set to highlight how prayer fosters community, promotes moral conduct, and encourages empathy and compassion.

Throughout the workshop, speakers will emphasize that consistent prayer offers both individual and collective benefits, serving as a source of peace during times of turmoil and a unifying practice across social divides.

The workshop will conclude with a final declaration from the Qur'an Generation Platform, summarizing the day's discussions and insights. This declaration will likely reinforce the workshop's overarching theme: that life, with its ups and downs, becomes more beautiful and meaningful through the practice of prayer.

By involving scholars, teachers, and community leaders, the 6th Prayer Workshop in Şanlıurfa provided an invaluable opportunity for reflection on the spiritual practice of prayer. It served as both an educational event and a call to action for believers to deepen their connection with their faith. (ILKHA)