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8 documents from DITIB, IGMG, Sept. 3 to Sept. 24, 2026.

IGMGstatement

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Delivers Sermon on Knowledge and Wisdom

Der Koran hilft uns, einen guten Charakter zu entwickeln, Gutes zu tun und gottesbewusst zu leben.

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, original

The Qur'an helps us to develop good character, do good deeds and live God-conscious lives.

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Summary

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş said in a khutbah that Muslims should prioritise knowledge of the Qur'an and Islam, encourage children to attend mosque and educational centres, and seek wisdom to guide conduct and character.

Document Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, Wissen und Weisheit im Islam, statement, September 3, 2026, igmg.org.

DITIBsermon text

DITIB Delivers Friday Sermon on Responsibility

„Allah hat euch aus den Leibern eurer Mütter hervorgebracht, wobei ihr nichts wusstet. Und er gab euch Gehör und Augen und Herzen, damit ihr dankt.“

Allah (Koran), original

"Allah brought you forth from the wombs of your mothers, while you knew nothing. And He gave you hearing, eyes and hearts so that you may be grateful."

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„O Allah! Ich suche Zuflucht bei Dir vor dem Übel meines Ohres, meines Auges, meiner Zunge und meines Herzens.“

Prophet (hadith), as cited, original

"O Allah! I seek refuge in You from the evil of my ear, my eye, my tongue and my heart."

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Summary

DITIB published a Friday sermon saying Allah gave humans senses as gifts and that those gifts entail responsibility, the sermon states. DITIB said believers should use their ears, eyes and hearts for good, beware vice, and concluded with a supplication attributed to the Prophet.

Document DITIB, Freitagspredigt Verantwortungsbewusstsein, sermon text, September 4, 2026, ditib.de.

IGMGstatement

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Delivers Sermon on Muslim Parents

Wir sollen unseren Kindern einen schönen Namen geben, sie mit erlaubter Nahrung versorgen, ihnen einen guten Charakter vermitteln und ihnen ihren Glauben so vermitteln, dass sie den Islam lieben lernen.

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, original

We should give our children a beautiful name, provide them with permissible food, instill in them good character, and convey their faith so that they learn to love Islam.

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Summary

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş published a sermon on parental duties in Islam, saying parents must provide for children, teach them faith and good character, and lead by example, and citing Quranic verses and hadiths to support those points.

Document Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, Charakter muslimischer Eltern, statement, September 9, 2026, igmg.org.

DITIBsermon text

DITIB Delivers Sermon on Muslim Attitude Toward Infak

Infak sollte nicht mit der Absicht geleistet werden, die Anerkennung und das Lob der Menschen zu erlangen, sondern ausschließlich mit dem Ziel, Allahs Wohlgefallen zu gewinnen.

Freitagspredigt, original

Infak should not be performed with the intent to gain people's recognition and praise, but solely with the aim of obtaining Allah's pleasure.

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Diejenigen, die ihr Gut auf dem Wege Allahs ausgeben, gleichen einem Korn, das in sieben Ähren schießt, in deren jeder Ähre hundert Körner sind.

Freitagspredigt, original

Those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah are like a grain that sprouts seven ears, in each of which are a hundred grains.

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Summary

DITIB said in a Friday sermon that Infak includes zakat and voluntary giving, should aim for Allah's pleasure, reach the truly needy, avoid shaming recipients, and consist of good, clean items; the sermon framed Infak as a form of worship and communal solidarity.

Document DITIB, Die Haltung des Muslims zum Infak, sermon text, September 11, 2026, ditib.de.

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Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Launches Emissionsfreie Woche Campaign

Die Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG) ruft ihre Gemeinden vom 16. bis 22. September 2026 zu einer „Emissionsfreien Woche“ auf.

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG), original

The Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG) calls its congregations to an “Emissions-Free Week” from 16 to 22 September 2026.

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Klimaschutz beginnt nicht erst bei großen politischen Entscheidungen. Auch viele kleine Entscheidungen im Alltag haben eine Wirkung.

Ali Mete (Generalsekretär, IGMG), original

Climate protection does not begin only with large political decisions. Many small everyday decisions also have an effect.

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Summary

The Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş (IGMG) said it called its congregations to travel to mosques with minimal emissions during 16 to 22 September 2026 and will provide informational materials, local events, and education to promote climate awareness and change mobility habits.

Document Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, Umweltbewusst zur Moschee: Islamische Gemeinschaft startet vierte „Emissionsfreie Woche“, statement, September 11, 2026, igmg.org.

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Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Sermon on Justice and Mercy in Education

Dabei brauchen wir vor allem zwei Dinge: Gerechtigkeit und Barmherzigkeit. Unser geliebter Prophet (s) begegnete den Menschen freundlich und zeigte ihnen so den richtigen Weg.

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, original

Above all we need two things: justice and mercy. Our beloved Prophet (s) met people kindly and thus showed them the right way.

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Summary

IGMG said the sermon addressed how teachers and parents should educate children with justice and mercy, citing Quranic verses and a hadith; IGMG said examples included the Prophet's kindness and the story of Moses and Aaron speaking gently to Pharaoh.

Document Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, Gerechtigkeit und Barmherzigkeit in der Erziehung, statement, September 16, 2026, igmg.org.

DITIBsermon text

DITIB Preaches Against Geiz As Obstacle to Salvation

Der Mensch kann nicht nur mit seinem Besitz geizig sein, sondern auch mit seinem Wissen, seiner Liebe und seiner Zeit.

DITIB (Freitagspredigt), original

A person can be stingy not only with their possessions, but also with their knowledge, their love and their time.

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Summary

DITIB said in a Friday sermon that geiz (stinginess) is condemned in the Qur'an, hinders sharing Allah's gifts, and should be avoided; DITIB said the Prophet taught generosity and warned against withholding wealth, knowledge, time, and love.

Document DITIB, Geiz – ein Hindernis für unsere Errettung, sermon text, September 18, 2026, ditib.de.

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Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş Sermon Der Wert Des Lehrens Und Des Gelehrten

Die Gelehrten sind die Erben der Propheten. Die Propheten haben weder Gold noch Silber hinterlassen. Ihr Erbe ist das Wissen.

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, original

The scholars are the heirs of the prophets. The prophets left neither gold nor silver. Their inheritance is knowledge.

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Summary

Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş published a sermon titled "Der Wert des Lehrens und des Gelehrten" asserting that prophets and scholars transmit religious knowledge and urging the community to learn from qualified scholars and encourage children to pursue religious learning, education and good character, the text states.

Document Islamische Gemeinschaft Millî Görüş, Der Wert des Lehrens und des Gelehrten, statement, September 24, 2026, igmg.org.