The effects of islamist magazines on the understanding of religion of the period 1985-2010: The case of Mektup Magazine

Mektup magazine published in 1985 animed at to appeal segments of the society with the slogan "For men and women, from the pen of women" and aimed to explain the real Islam without superstitions. While the magazine is about the oppression and persecution of the Muslim society, it constantly emphasizes that they are unaware of the religions of the Islamist society. In addition to this, subjects such as family, marriage, harams and halals, the people and the right Islam, which will take the direction of managing the society are discussed. The general editorial management of the journal is Emine Şenlikoğlu. Emine Şenlikoğlu is willing to participate in the society with all her efforts and endeavors, she has made conferences, given interviews, papers and written books in mass media as well as the Mektup magazine. Her youth didn't pass in the Islamic period; however, her education journey has been taken a long way with the support of her husband, Recep Özkan. Şenlikoğlu was convicted in Article 163 and was imprisoned for the book "They Stole the Faith of the Youth with their questions", which she wrote it to purify Islam from superstitions and to enlighten people in this direction. Due to her views and constant criticism of the political system, she was taken to interrogation rooms many times on 12 September and early 28 February, and lawsuits were filed against her. Emine Şenlikoğlu explained this situation as the consciousness of jihad and litigation.