About Ali Erbaş
Born 1961. Ali Erbaş is a Turkish ulema, university teacher, grand Mufti, theologian and imam.
Ali Erbaş (born on 10 September 1961) is a Turkish Islamic scholar and president of Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) in Turkey from 2017 to 2025.
Education Erbaş attended elementary school in Yeşilyurt, and graduated from the Imam Hatip School in Sakarya in 1984.
Ali Erbaş was appointed President of the Directorate of Religious Affairs in September 2017. During the dispute, Erbas was supported by the Recep Tayyip Erdogan who mentioned that an assault on the Diyanet's head would not be tolerated. Erbaş also claimed that HIV and all the evil and pandemics in the world are caused by homosexuality. A student in Istanbul Technical University faced disciplinary action after distributing a leaflet that called Erbaş "reactionary".
Personal life Ali Erbaş is married and has four children.
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Who is Ali Erbaş?
President of Directorate of Religious Affairs
When was Ali Erbaş born?
Ali Erbaş was born on 10 September 1961 in Kabadüz district.
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Ali Erbaş is an ulema, university teacher, grand Mufti, theologian and imam.
What nationality is Ali Erbaş?
Ali Erbaş is Turkish.
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