Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü


Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü, known professionally as Cübbeli Ahmet Hoca, is a Turkish imam and hafiz. He is a murid of Mahmut Ustaosmanoğlu in İsmailağa. His controversial views are often reported by the Turkish press.

Biography

Early life and education: 1965–1980

Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü was born in Fatih, Istanbul, on 27 February 1965 to Yusuf Ünlü, a factory owner, and his wife Rabia. His surname, Ünlü, means "famous". In his childhood years, Ünlü was wearing a Cassock. He started his education when he was 3 years old. He preached in big mosques like Yavuz Selim while he was 14 years old.

Later life: 1980–present

Ünlü reportedly did not have to do military service after being diagnosed as diabetic.

Opinions

Ünlü rejects reformist views of Islam and believes that Muslims should live accordind to the Sunnah, the example of the Prophet Mohammed. He stated in 2019 that he believed that wages in Turkey were low because women were working as well as men.

Personal life

Mahmut Ünlü is married and has eight children.