Ömer Döngeloğlu


Ömer Döngeloğlu was a Turkish theologian, writer, producer and TV presenter. He was known for the religious programs he hosted on Kanal 7. He died from COVID-19 in Istanbul on 3 May 2020.

Life

He completed his primary education in Zile Altunyurt Primary School and his secondary education in Zile İmam Hatip High School. Later he graduated from Sakarya University School of Theology. He was fluent in Arabic and English.
He worked as a preacher in his hometown in Tokat between 1986–1996. He worked in various administrative positions in the public sector for many years. He spent years researching, studying and reading Islamic history and Siyer-i Nebi.

Death

He died on 3 May 2020 in Başakşehir State Hospital at age 52, where he was being treated for COVID-19, and was buried in Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery.

Works