The Blue Mosque: Hamburg's religious heritage in state care

The Blue Mosque: Hamburg's religious heritage in state care

The discussion about the future of the Blue Mosque on the Außenalster experiences a new upward. Interior Senator Andy Grote from the SPD clearly speaks out that the impressive building should remain permanently in a state -owned man. This would not only enable the independent use of the mosque as a religious and cultural center, but also ensure that the influence of Iran, especially Tehran, remains fully excluded.

Grote told the newspaper “Die Welt” that the state should not give responsibility for the mosque. Last July, the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH), which was previously responsible for the operation of the mosque, was brought to close due to controversy incidents and a corresponding order from the Senate. This decision marked an important turning point in the history of the mosque, which is located in one of the most central locations in Hamburg.

restoration and cultural role

The Blue Mosque not only has architectural value, but also an important cultural and religious role for many people in the city. Gröte emphasizes the need to revive the mosque as a place of encounter and dialogue. With the state administration, valuable integration into the local community can be promoted, which should not only appeal to Muslims but all Hamburgers.

The planning stipulates that the building is operated under a careful and transparent state supervision, which could also be decisive for the future maintenance and care of the mosque. This would not only be important for the building itself, but also for the trust of the citizens in those responsible who have to deal with the religious legacy from the past.

The discussion about the mosque also touches deeper social issues: How can the harmony be encouraged between different faiths? Grote makes it clear that the mosque should be a place of freedom and peaceful constin. In order for this to succeed, it is important that the administration takes part in a wide range of cultural events and also enables public debates on relevant topics.

The interior senator, however, sees the abuses through the IZH as a turning point that makes the realignment necessary. The simultaneous liberation of external influences, especially political interference, is of central importance for Grote. The mosque should experience the support and support of its community without being influenced by political goals.

This realignment is not just a local affair; It also reflects major social changes that affect dealing with religion and culture in an increasingly multicultural society. The future of the Blue Mosque could therefore become a symbol of integration and cultural exchange in Hamburg.