Generous Imam Opens the Doors of His Istanbul Mosque to Homeless Cats In Need of Winter Shelter

Shoulder Cat

Our mosque’s Friday guests, a surprise awaiting us at the sermon today. The kitty has found the heart of compassion and mercy…

Mustafa Efe, the imam of Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Mosque in Istanbul, has opened up his doors to the local homeless cats who need shelter from the cold Turkish winter. The congregation has also taken to the feline refugees and have gladly made them part of their daily life and the cats have made themselves quite at home.

Have Mercy
“Be merciful to those on the earth and the One above the heavens will have mercy upon you”

Cats in Mosque

Mama cat and kittens

Prayer Cat

Tuxedo Cat

Kitten

images via Mustafa Efe

via Neatorama

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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