This indifference to the condition of the ancient building could stem from the fact that it was a church, and consequently its ruin demonstrates the judgment of Allah on the infidels (as does its conversion to a mosque): “Just travel in the land and see the nature of the consequences for those who denied.” (Qur’an 3:137)
“New vandalism in Hagia Sophia – The marbles on the floor were broken,” Orthodox Times, June 28, 2022:
New images of damage to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul have come to the light and created a stir.
This time the use of a cleaning machine, used inside the monument, resulted in the breaking of marbles on the floor.
With the title: “Marbles were broken in Hagia Sophia” the opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet refers to the: “Endless martyrdom of Hagia Sophia” due to the new damage.
“The destruction of Hagia Sophia, which has been transformed from a museum to a mosque, continues. Tour guide Ozlem Kabasakal said the historic marbles were broken in many places by the heavy machinery used to clean the marbles,” the newspaper noted.
The X-ray machines at the entrance of the monument, which have not been working since it was converted into a mosque, were switched on two weeks ago. Those in charge continue to warn women who enter without a headscarf, as well as those who attempt to enter in inappropriate clothing. However, there appears to be no provision for essential protection….
The Turkish tour guide claims according to Cumhuriyet that: “When Hagia Sophia was a museum, visits were carried out with great respect. These days its interior looks like a funfair”.
mortimer says
It is JAHILIYYA! … an Islamic concept referring to the period of time and state of affairs in Arabia before the advent of Islam.
The root of the word JAHILIYYAH means ‘to be ignorant or act stupidly’. Muslims believe they are the ‘smart’ ones, but the relative poverty of scholarship and higher learning in Muslim countries shows the reverse is true.
Critical thought and independent thinking is basis of scholarship and they are crushed and discouraged by Sharia law which is the only authority for almost everything. Sharia law takes the life and progress out of a society.
That’s why Muslim countries will always be backwards … they are looking BACK to the 7th century.
tim gallagher says
The usual disrespect from Muslims. It annoys me that, in our western countries, we treat islam and its mosques and all its crap, with respect, when, wherever Muslims have power, they inevitably treat non-Muslims and anything non-islamic with shameful disrespect. Any tolerance is always one way from what I can see and we should not treat islam with any respect whatsoever. It deserves none. It deserves to receive about as much respect as Nazism receives for all the damage it has done throughout its long history. In our western countries we always seem to be trying to demonstrate what wonderfully nice and tolerant people we are even when an ideology like intolerant Islam is involved and the respect is then misplaced.
GreekEmpress says
This breaks my heart.
gravenimage says
After the damage to the imperial gate was made public, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on UNESCO to up the pressure on Turkey, expressing “sadness and disgust” over the vandalism.
somehistory says
I recall some years ago, around Christmas time, some mozlums took over the church in Bethlehem, I believe it was, and during their rampage and holding of hostages, they used Bible pages like toilet paper.
It is no surprise that this ancient church is the recipient of such disrespect. After all, mozlums are slaughtering Christians in many nations of Africa, they murder them in pakistan, afghanistan, and every where Christians reside, and what greater disrespect could they show? Destroying the buildings is par for their course. Being children of “the thief (who) comes to steal, kill and destroy,” they must imitate their ”father.”
gravenimage says
You are right, Somehistory. And in Israel Muslims took over the Cave of the Patriarchs and did damage and used it as a latrine before they could be ousted. There are many cases like this.
Shema says
Tomb of Joseph recently as well.
mortimer says
It is vandalism. Mohammed showed the example of vandalism of religious art that Muslims follow.
somehistory says
their actions follow the actions of satan the devil. after all, the fake ‘prophet’ may not have even existed; whereas Jesus has been proven to be historical and He told His disciples what to expect from the “thief comes to steal, kill and destroy,” and the devil is that “thief.” the devil’s “children” follow his example.
gravenimage says
Turkey: Hagia Sophia’s ‘interior looks like a funfair,’ new damage reported
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I think this is one case where, since Hagia Sophia had been turned back into a Mosque, that is likely incompetence and slovenliness rather than a deliberate attempt to destroy the structure.
But beyond a point this hardly matters–these are also core Islamic traits, along with inshallah fatalism, as Winston Churchill noted.
And this is not the only problem:
“Experts warn Istanbul’s iconic Hagia Sophia at risk as ancient gate damaged”
The Hagia Sophia’s damaged 1,400-year-old imperial gate could be the first of many disasters in the world heritage site due to neglect.
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/05/experts-warn-istanbuls-iconic-hagia-sophia-risk-ancient-gate-damaged
“When the Hagia Sophia lost its status as a museum, the expertly trained museum staff who monitored the site daily for signs of decay were also removed. Now there are neither regulations to protect the site nor any experts to guide in that process.”
Read more: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2022/05/experts-warn-istanbuls-iconic-hagia-sophia-risk-ancient-gate-damaged#ixzz7XeFWUBX6
And then there is the deliberate vandalism.
I am deeply concerned over what further damage Muslims will do to this great Cathedral.
mortimer says
GI is correct. The Hagia Sophia needs the EXPERT CURATORS all trained in their specific fields to maintain the building in as perfect a state of preservation as possible.
This magnificent artifact is not to be touched by amateurs.
GreekEmpress says
Thank you for the link, GI.
Shema says
I am just waiting for the Christians to be blamed for vandalizing the new “masjid”.
somehistory says
then the mobs and the “gov” can feel justified in a new genocide.
Devasur says
They happening in India and Pakistan. Where Muslims occupy Hindu temples use it for toilet or completely left it in ruins. Yet they don’t it has disrespect towards none Muslims. But even if you quote facts about their religion it becomes disrespect and they start to riot and kill everyone.
The hypocrisy of these scums are limitless.
India waqf board can claim any land as theirs it is up to owner of the land to prove it doesn’t belong to waqf. The ultimate decision also lies with waqf board.
Even with unlimited benefits and power Muslims want more and still Hindus are oppressors.
Jamie James says
Always destruction, never construction, unless it’s a mosque. Christianity existed centuries before Islam, so for their false claims to succeed they have to exterminate history and everything that goes with it.