An emotional video about how Istanbul has become "kafir", meaning that western cultural influence is slowly destroying Islam. I think it's a former Turkish politician who is talking about bars and nightclubs and other western filth which is affecting the new generation. I found it very sad to watch this because it's true and also applies to other Muslim nations
He says, if our forefathers saw Istanbul they would declare it a kafir city. The new generation have destroyed everything, our women walk around half naked, there is nothing left. I'm complaining about this o Allah. O Muslim turn back to the Qur'an and Islam etc.
Last edited by Argamemnon; 12-16-2009 at 05:23 PM.
I don't think that makes sense....I think Istanbul has become secular.
I was looking at myself talking to myself and I realized this conversation...I was having with myself looking at myself was a conversation with myself that I needed to have with myself.
I visited Istanbul last year, alhamdulillah and found it to be a beautiful city. What I observed there was that the people over there were living on extreme ends. The people which I saw, either they were totally Islamic - long beards, hijab, covered heads alhamdulillah but on the other hand, there were also people half-naked walking on the streets, smoking, drinking, doping. I also heard that there are strip-clubs in Istanbul and they are world famous. I stayed away from all that.
Alhamdulillah, I had the opportunity of visiting the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. I really liked the city but I found the Muslims over there in such conditions. Lets hope and pray that Islam wins over its very own Constantinople again.
If Allah helps you, none can overcome you; and if He forsakes you, who is there after Him that can help you? And in Allah (Alone) let believers put their trust.
Surah Ale Imran : 160
It was narrated that Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) said:
The Prophet (blessings and peace of Allaah be upon him) climbed up Uhud, accompanied by Abu Bakr, ‘Umar and ‘Uthmaan, and the mountain shook with them. He struck it with his foot and said: “Stand firm, O Uhud, for there is no one on you but a Prophet or a Siddeeq or two martyrs.”
Narrated by al-Bukhaari (3483)
Allah (Subhaanahu Wa Taala) does not inspire seeking forgiveness in a slave whom he wishes to punish.
عن تميم بن أوس الداري أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: قال الدين النصيحة ثلاثا قلنا لمن يا رسول الله قال لله ولكتابه ولرسوله ولأئمة المسلمين وعامتهم - رواه مسلم
btw akhi, can you translate his speech? seemed vehement..
Of course, I will try..
He says:
"destroying everything is very easy. Like wild animals they are destroying everything we had built. The new generation have succeeded in destroying Istanbul. Our forefathers built wonderful masjids and historic buildings, but they are building bars and nightclubs.
They have replaced them with bars and brothels and casinos. They have turned Istanbul into a hell. If our brave forefathers woke up, they would declare this city kafir. They would not recognize this city. Those who destroy my religion, those who destroy my culture and civilization, I complain to you about them o Rab, I complain to you o rasul Allah.
They sell our women, they undress them and treat them like objects. They are our mothers, our sisters. Istanbul has now become a city of lust. Istanbul was a city of masjids. O Muslim, wake up. Wake up Muslim! Embrace your religion Muslim. Forget politics and wordly life, first embrace Islam, o Muslim! If you claim that you believe in Allah and the Hereafter, embrace Islam. Embrace the Qur'an.
They have prevented us from getting closer to Allah (he means secularists). They have simply destroyed everything..."
I think this a fairly good translation, although far from perfect. My English is not as good as I think! Thank you for reminding
Last edited by Argamemnon; 12-16-2009 at 07:42 PM.
I visited Istanbul last year, alhamdulillah and found it to be a beautiful city. What I observed there was that the people over there were living on extreme ends. The people which I saw, either they were totally Islamic - long beards, hijab, covered heads alhamdulillah but on the other hand, there were also people half-naked walking on the streets, smoking, drinking, doping. I also heard that there are strip-clubs in Istanbul and they are world famous. I stayed away from all that.
Strip clubs? I wouldn't be surprised because we also have a "gay pride parade" in Istanbul!
you can tell this with alot of turks in my school - i couldnt differentiate a turkish girl from a white girl because of the way they dress, but strangely some of them still come to pray sometimes and consider themselves righteous people...
Now you know how we felt when you stole it from us Christians!
(And desecrated the beautiful, sacred Hagia Sophia by turning it into a mosque.)
Christians have no right to complain, you stole North America, South America and Australia and brutally massacred the inhabitants. You have treated people much worse! And your imperialism still continues. You build systems to keep nations dependent on you. I can go on and on!
Last edited by Argamemnon; 12-16-2009 at 07:05 PM.
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