As a turkish person who is also a practising muslim i would advise you guys to choose another city because every city in türkiye has different views on religion and politics. I would recommend Bursa! Unfortunatly some citys can also be racist against arab people. Take care guys and i hope you guys find your way inşallah!
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If you want to stay close to the UK but still a Muslim country, visit Bosnia. I would say Sarajevo is probably a good place as you will see a lot of Turkish influence, especially in the Old town. A lot of Muslims, specifically in Europe travel there for Ramadan and Eid as well.
Assalamu Alaikom beautiful family. Alhamduliah. The way Amaya said, “mommy” was soo precious Masha Allah. As other comments have stated,Turkey is secular . I have met many Turkish people living in the U.S and / or coming for vacation and they have been lovely and welcoming to me. Also though they may not have been practicing Muslims, however during Muslim holidays they still acknowledged it❤. On the down side,I have heard others talk about bad experiences with racism (visiting Turkey). Personally, I do not know. I have never had a desire to visit Turkey. Quite frankly I love Morocco, Mauritania I loved too. I love Tilila in (Agadir). During Ramadan,hearing the elders perform the night prayer on the roof tops was a feeling I just cannot explain, Masha Allah. Hearing the Adhan in every direction is formidablé. I was in a house with roof access so, we would cook inside and/ or grill outside, or cook tagine on the open fire too. I’m a chef so it was absolutely amazing to have many options. There is fresh fish everyday. People come by riding on bikes selling haut(I know I didn’t spell it right😂)but this reminded me of Trinidad. The fresh fish is AMAZING! Excellent place to homeschool. I homeschooled my kids for a while. Wished I had done it in Morocco. You could live off the land. Have a few farm animals. This is amazing for children and definitely for homeschooling ❤. I was told the last time I was there that they were considering bring English to the forefront to be taught in schools. I know it will take a while to implement but many locals were talking about it, even some police officers(tourist police) I don’t even eat fish in the West anymore. I am a beach baby and during the touristy months, I still did not see many skimpily dressed tourists. Seemed they all stayed predominantly to one area when sun bathing and I did not see very many with bikinis on. This area was sectioned off. I guess by the hotel they were staying at. Taghazut and Tamaraght are also Amazing. I was told to check these two areas out by many locals and family for living long-term.I also had no idea how affordable it was until I arrived. Great place to enjoy peaceful country life and city life when you desire depending on where you choose to live. I barely scratch the surface (exploring wise) because I love Agadir and the surroundings so much. Do your research. There a bizzaf options Alhamdulilah. I felt safe with family or shopping alone at Souk El Had. I have certain shops I frequent when I’m there, and it is a Muslim country Alhamdulilah. Not far from Spain, about three thousand and change,kilometers to England, and little less than 4000 km to Scotland. I loved spending my money with the locals and giving back. I spend most of my money with the small shop owners and farmers❤ Beautiful people Alhamdulilah. Everywhere I would go, everyone greeted me with peace unlike in the West. I guess many are afraid to do so💔.Or at least this has been my experience in New York. So much I could say but I’ve already written a scrolls worth😂. May Allah make it easy for the two of you to find the proper place to raise your family, In Shaa Allah.
Assalamualikum Best place for you guys to live in is an area in Istanbul called Başakşehir, all the muslim expats live there including myself. It is hands down the best option you can find diversity of people and personally I have many friends who are from the UK from various backgrounds like arabs, black etc living happily here. Y’all should check it out..
the reason behind everything you're saying is because Turkey isnt a muslim county is a secular country with Islam being the biggest religion there, hence all the mosques/ halal food everywhere but end of the day they class themselves as a secular country so you'll find a lot of the actual Turkish people are not practising.
Yes, you’re right. We’ve had a lot of conversations with people and it varies so much. Many “cultural Muslims”, but also many practising. Never knew it would be so split.
8 libe in antalya and havemoved from london i also wear the niqab there are so many opportunities to give dawah. I speak turkish here amd there and people are very friendly
Lovely video Allahuma barik! Have you considered Morocco? It has quite similar perks to Turkey, and Tangier in the north of Morocco is quite conservative. 🇲🇦
I been Turkey many times and spoken to ppl and the Turkish ppl are more westernised to the point there not embarrassed as when u speak to ppl thy say we’re born Muslim but not practicing because most are drinking clubbing and women are more into exposing themselves and alot of men are gay or there transgender but for them it’s normal as it’s been going on for many many yrs you have either except or move more towards villages as everywhere is the same….
Asian Side of Istanbul for instance is much more Muslim and practicing than European side. But so far I have to agree with so many. I get a lot of comments calling me LIght Skinned Arab - not positive and I have to correct them - they assume because of how I like to wear my hijab I am Arab - but I am actually US. Not real proud of that either but it is truth. I have been to a number of different cities in Türkiye and I want to move there still - but family is not anting me to go so I wait as it would be me alone - no husband but praying! Thanks for sharing - Cities do make a huge difference and it can vary within the city too!
The Asian side of Istanbul is more religious than the European side. Although Fatih in Istanbul is the hardcore Muslim hood on the European side. I found Arnavutkoy on the outskirts was religious. I saw loads of Niqabis. Saw no westerners, but the Airport is close by so people stay over in many of the hotels.
I CAN take my kid to the park. I live up north. It’s lovely and safe where I am. My neighbours feel the same too. I also live in a predominantly white area and am a mixed background. I’ve not been made to feel any different.
One of the things I didnt expect in Turkey as a muslim was women casually smoking apparently its the norm there but there's young and old women in hijaab and non hijaab just casually smoking anywhere and everywhere 😅 it was a bit odd to get used to as its not looked down upon there and is very normalised. I was told it was part of their culture 🤷🏽♀️ Try Istanbul and Konya ❤
Yes, we have noticed that too. Some things just look unusual and don’t sit right, but as you said, it’s a cultural norm. Never heard of Konya. We’ll check it out! ❤️
Please get an island! I am there! Hope you find the right balance in Turkey then we all move there 😂 إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ خير Love your videos as always and enjoying the Turkey series very much ❤❤❤
I think you guys should go to Malaysia not Turkey. That’s little in the middle of a lot of dangerous situations… I heard there’s a lot more diversity. But I guess yes it’s closer to uk.
I Love Turkey, been there several times, my Cousin is married to a Turkish and they currently live in Turkey, but guys gotta be honest with you, Turkey is almost the only Muslim Country where you barely find even Men going to Masjid, yes, you here the Adhan every corner, but did you check the number of people attending Salah? very few. When it comes to parties, clubs, and drinks is top-notch, not the best to raise conservative Muslim kids but liberal enough for my liking. It has nothing to do with the area you're, that's Turkey in general regardless of area.
I might disagree a bit - I was very pleased to see areas where much more active in Masjid - however - watch on a Friday for Jummah - there are lines waiting to get their turn in the masjid for prayers - it never see them there the rest of the time. And this was down in Izmir etc. MY last visit I was amazed how many more Arab and women wearing Nikabh that had never seen before - heard lots of Arabs are moving into Izmir and running businesses effecting the locals - and they don’t practice either! Lots of thoughts on this. And the Food is the Bomb in Türkiye!!
@@rebeccahenkins1697 wouldn’t disagree, but I can see majority have similar experience than mine, can’t be made up, glad you had different experience if Turkey in terms of deen practice, oh that food sum it up, but like she said, they are very limit to Turkish vibe, but I’m her for it,
I appreciate your experience and outlook on Turkey. I do think youre right in many ways, but also you won't see any black people in Bodrum or other places in Turkey because not many tourists, let alone black tourists decides to permanently live there/ or visit. However, I see black people almost everyday in Istanbul especially on the European side.
If you want to live in Turkey, you have to avoid living in the main cities (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya). I've lived there (in Isparta) for two years and they were the best two years of my life. If you are to live in one of the other cities, the first thing you have to do is learning Turkish because they don't speak any English. Wish you all the best wherever you decide to live!
Sufyan doesn't always look black especially with this shorter hairstyle. He does most of the time though. In some shots, he looks black, and in some shots he looks Asian. He is a bit ethnically ambiguous.
He looks black , I could mistake him for Afro Moroccon, Mali, chad 🇹🇩, Djibouti, Ethiopia, North African, etc guys. These countries have blacks that have this sort of looks. With Afro hair textured hair. Blacks on’t come with one look…and their child has Afro hair but light skinned
Nothing muslim about Turkey other than the adhan. Many Turkish told me they are not Muslim! A lot of the food has alcohol especially pasta and cake dishs. Sad state of affairs. Waste of time to move to Turkey
97% of Türkiye is in Asia, only 3% is in Europe. If you travel to the more touristy places it will of course be more diverse. It is better to visit smaller or less known locations to get a proper feel of the real Türkiye. But as a whole Türkiye is very welcoming
Turkey is in transition on their islamic identity...it was only recently that they removed hijab ban in schools and restrict alcohol sales. 10 years ago it would be hard to find a hijabi, now rhey are more visible.
I visited Türkiye the 1st time 6 years ago, and like amara i was very shocked thinking oh every women wud b in hijab and wearing modest clothes. If u really want to move to another country i wud recommended qatar or uae, there is lots of opportunities for school teachers in uae, where they provide u with accommodation too,i personally think dubai is too fake but then theres other cities within the uae, my niece lives 25 mins away from dubai city and its lovely and clean and very quiet, and the best think the adhan,and u see every man and women in modest wear where they live
Turkish who are Muslim eat pork wild boar.i saw programme with Adil Ray from citizen khan😱I wouldn’t bring up a family in Turkey as they not practicing but it’s a nice country and my family love coming there,you need to think about another country as I feel you will confuse the kids been in a so called Muslim country but it’s not.
If you want more of an Islamic atmosphere, Trabzon on the Black Sea might be a better fit. The southern parts of Türkiye are very much secular. Especially around the tourist areas like Marmaris, Fethiye (where there’s a large British expat community), Antalya. Also Arabs and Arab dressed people are the favourites, many actually hate the Arabs. The Fatih area in Istanbul is quite Islamic.
African blacks live there as immigrants and they are treated not so well. You get away with it because you carry British passports. You look Ethiopian, chad, Mali , Mauritanian guy: and woe be tide you? If you carry any of these passports; your treatment would be different 😢😢
@@user-rf2cg4cx5i I keep looking at him, if I force myself, I would have assumed he is North African?? I feel like he must be mixed or something. I honestly don't know. Growing up in Turkey, someone's skin color is not the first thing we think of, as compared to maybe someone who grew up in the West. "oh he is black/white whatever". Unless it is someone who is dark African black. Because that's something unusual in Turkey. You can find people Turkish people looking like him in Turkey. I lived in the US for 10 years, this is something I think about from time to time, and such differences.
As a turkish person who is also a practising muslim i would advise you guys to choose another city because every city in türkiye has different views on religion and politics. I would recommend Bursa! Unfortunatly some citys can also be racist against arab people. Take care guys and i hope you guys find your way inşallah!
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Love this video guys mashallah my favs by far ❤
If you want to stay close to the UK but still a Muslim country, visit Bosnia. I would say Sarajevo is probably a good place as you will see a lot of Turkish influence, especially in the Old town. A lot of Muslims, specifically in Europe travel there for Ramadan and Eid as well.
Bosnia is even more secular?
Assalamu Alaikom beautiful family. Alhamduliah. The way Amaya said, “mommy” was soo precious Masha Allah. As other comments have stated,Turkey is secular . I have met many Turkish people living in the U.S and / or coming for vacation and they have been lovely and welcoming to me. Also though they may not have been practicing Muslims, however during Muslim holidays they still acknowledged it❤.
On the down side,I have heard others talk about bad experiences with racism (visiting Turkey). Personally, I do not know. I have never had a desire to visit Turkey.
Quite frankly I love Morocco, Mauritania I loved too.
I love Tilila in (Agadir). During Ramadan,hearing the elders perform the night prayer on the roof tops was a feeling I just cannot explain, Masha Allah. Hearing the Adhan in every direction is formidablé.
I was in a house with roof access so, we would cook inside and/ or grill outside, or cook tagine on the open fire too. I’m a chef so it was absolutely amazing to have many options.
There is fresh fish everyday. People come by riding on bikes selling haut(I know I didn’t spell it right😂)but this reminded me of Trinidad. The fresh fish is AMAZING! Excellent place to homeschool. I homeschooled my kids for a while. Wished I had done it in Morocco. You could live off the land. Have a few farm animals. This is amazing for children and definitely for homeschooling ❤.
I was told the last time I was there that they were considering bring English to the forefront to be taught in schools. I know it will take a while to implement but many locals were talking about it, even some police officers(tourist police)
I don’t even eat fish in the West anymore.
I am a beach baby and during the touristy months, I still did not see many skimpily dressed tourists. Seemed they all stayed predominantly to one area when sun bathing and I did not see very many with bikinis on. This area was sectioned off. I guess by the hotel they were staying at.
Taghazut and Tamaraght are also Amazing. I was told to check these two areas out by many locals and family for living long-term.I also had no idea how affordable it was until I arrived.
Great place to enjoy peaceful country life and city life when you desire depending on where you choose to live. I barely scratch the surface (exploring wise) because I love Agadir and the surroundings so much. Do your research. There a bizzaf options Alhamdulilah.
I felt safe with family or shopping alone at Souk El Had. I have certain shops I frequent when I’m there, and it is a Muslim country Alhamdulilah. Not far from Spain, about three thousand and change,kilometers to England, and little less than 4000 km to Scotland.
I loved spending my money with the locals and giving back. I spend most of my money with the small shop owners and farmers❤
Beautiful people Alhamdulilah. Everywhere I would go, everyone greeted me with peace unlike in the West. I guess many are afraid to do so💔.Or at least this has been my experience in New York. So much I could say but I’ve already written a scrolls worth😂. May Allah make it easy for the two of you to find the proper place to raise your family, In Shaa Allah.
Assalamualikum
Best place for you guys to live in is an area in Istanbul called Başakşehir, all the muslim expats live there including myself. It is hands down the best option you can find diversity of people and personally I have many friends who are from the UK from various backgrounds like arabs, black etc living happily here.
Y’all should check it out..
the reason behind everything you're saying is because Turkey isnt a muslim county is a secular country with Islam being the biggest religion there, hence all the mosques/ halal food everywhere but end of the day they class themselves as a secular country so you'll find a lot of the actual Turkish people are not practising.
Yes, you’re right. We’ve had a lot of conversations with people and it varies so much. Many “cultural Muslims”, but also many practising. Never knew it would be so split.
Turkey lost it's identity when Artaturk took over and got rid off the ottoman empire
It is like when people say England or Europe is christian
Malaysia you would it there, UK now Malaysia.
Its good you are staying long enough to decide whats best for you ❤ in Shaa Allah what ever you decide theres Khair in it 🤲❤️
In shaa Allah! And you’ve been here every vid too 🥰❤️
8 libe in antalya and havemoved from london i also wear the niqab there are so many opportunities to give dawah. I speak turkish here amd there and people are very friendly
Lovely video Allahuma barik! Have you considered Morocco? It has quite similar perks to Turkey, and Tangier in the north of Morocco is quite conservative. 🇲🇦
We went to Morocco for our honeymoon and really enjoyed it. Would love to revisit in a different context and stay a while! ❤️
Mashallah guys, I loved this video. Lovely to know how Turkey is for a possible future move
I been Turkey many times and spoken to ppl and the Turkish ppl are more westernised to the point there not embarrassed as when u speak to ppl thy say we’re born Muslim but not practicing because most are drinking clubbing and women are more into exposing themselves and alot of men are gay or there transgender but for them it’s normal as it’s been going on for many many yrs you have either except or move more towards villages as everywhere is the same….
Asian Side of Istanbul for instance is much more Muslim and practicing than European side. But so far I have to agree with so many. I get a lot of comments calling me LIght Skinned Arab - not positive and I have to correct them - they assume because of how I like to wear my hijab I am Arab - but I am actually US. Not real proud of that either but it is truth. I have been to a number of different cities in Türkiye and I want to move there still - but family is not anting me to go so I wait as it would be me alone - no husband but praying! Thanks for sharing - Cities do make a huge difference and it can vary within the city too!
You need to visit Cape Town South Africa if you've never been i bet you guys would love it
The Asian side of Istanbul is more religious than the European side. Although Fatih in Istanbul is the hardcore Muslim hood on the European side. I found Arnavutkoy on the outskirts was religious. I saw loads of Niqabis. Saw no westerners, but the Airport is close by so people stay over in many of the hotels.
I CAN take my kid to the park. I live up north. It’s lovely and safe where I am. My neighbours feel the same too. I also live in a predominantly white area and am a mixed background. I’ve not been made to feel any different.
Bestie, I'll visit you anywhere. By the way, I've invited myself to the next family holiday. Love you guys!
One of the things I didnt expect in Turkey as a muslim was women casually smoking apparently its the norm there but there's young and old women in hijaab and non hijaab just casually smoking anywhere and everywhere 😅 it was a bit odd to get used to as its not looked down upon there and is very normalised. I was told it was part of their culture 🤷🏽♀️
Try Istanbul and Konya ❤
Yes, we have noticed that too. Some things just look unusual and don’t sit right, but as you said, it’s a cultural norm.
Never heard of Konya. We’ll check it out! ❤️
@@TheXs.Official bursa is a good shout too 😊
Please get an island! I am there! Hope you find the right balance in Turkey then we all move there 😂 إِنْ شَاءَ ٱللَّٰهُ خير
Love your videos as always and enjoying the Turkey series very much ❤❤❤
You are more than welcome! ❤️ So glad you’re enjoying the little adventure with us ☺️🥰
Haven't seen you guys for time. Alhumdulilah, it's good to see you again.
Also 0:32 😂😂
Good to have you back! 😅🤍
I think you guys should go to Malaysia not Turkey. That’s little in the middle of a lot of dangerous situations… I heard there’s a lot more diversity. But I guess yes it’s closer to uk.
Yes, this was actually the first place we were looking at. We will have to visit, in shaa Allah. We hear it’s beautiful.
Welcome back i missed seeing you guys ❤ please slow down when speaking 😊did you move ? I will catch up. Have a great week❤
We’ve stayed in Turkey for quite a while to get a feel for the place, but nothing permanent for now. ❤️
I Love Turkey, been there several times, my Cousin is married to a Turkish and they currently live in Turkey, but guys gotta be honest with you, Turkey is almost the only Muslim Country where you barely find even Men going to Masjid, yes, you here the Adhan every corner, but did you check the number of people attending Salah? very few. When it comes to parties, clubs, and drinks is top-notch, not the best to raise conservative Muslim kids but liberal enough for my liking. It has nothing to do with the area you're, that's Turkey in general regardless of area.
I might disagree a bit - I was very pleased to see areas where much more active in Masjid - however - watch on a Friday for Jummah - there are lines waiting to get their turn in the masjid for prayers - it never see them there the rest of the time. And this was down in Izmir etc. MY last visit I was amazed how many more Arab and women wearing Nikabh that had never seen before - heard lots of Arabs are moving into Izmir and running businesses effecting the locals - and they don’t practice either! Lots of thoughts on this. And the Food is the Bomb in Türkiye!!
@@rebeccahenkins1697 wouldn’t disagree, but I can see majority have similar experience than mine, can’t be made up, glad you had different experience if Turkey in terms of deen practice, oh that food sum it up, but like she said, they are very limit to Turkish vibe, but I’m her for it,
Tukiye is a secular country.
I appreciate your experience and outlook on Turkey. I do think youre right in many ways, but also you won't see any black people in Bodrum or other places in Turkey because not many tourists, let alone black tourists decides to permanently live there/ or visit.
However, I see black people almost everyday in Istanbul especially on the European side.
If you want to live in Turkey, you have to avoid living in the main cities (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya). I've lived there (in Isparta) for two years and they were the best two years of my life. If you are to live in one of the other cities, the first thing you have to do is learning Turkish because they don't speak any English. Wish you all the best wherever you decide to live!
Sufyan doesn't always look black especially with this shorter hairstyle. He does most of the time though. In some shots, he looks black, and in some shots he looks Asian. He is a bit ethnically ambiguous.
He looks black , I could mistake him for Afro Moroccon, Mali, chad 🇹🇩, Djibouti, Ethiopia, North African, etc guys. These countries have blacks that have this sort of looks. With Afro hair textured hair.
Blacks on’t come with one look…and their child has Afro hair but light skinned
Nothing muslim about Turkey other than the adhan. Many Turkish told me they are not Muslim! A lot of the food has alcohol especially pasta and cake dishs. Sad state of affairs. Waste of time to move to Turkey
I agree with you 💯 nice to go on holiday but not to bring up your children
Oh my thank you for telling that the pasta and cake dish’s have alcohol , it’s helpful to know some things in advance when taking tours 😊
Are you on the European or Asian site ? I heard that the Asian site is more strict.
We’re in Didim, just below Bodrum. Western Turkey, so European side.
@@TheXs.OfficialAsian side is where you need to go
97% of Türkiye is in Asia, only 3% is in Europe. If you travel to the more touristy places it will of course be more diverse. It is better to visit smaller or less known locations to get a proper feel of the real Türkiye. But as a whole Türkiye is very welcoming
If you want to see natural beauty, you should come to Cape Town in South Africa 😊
We’ll have to come check it out!
There are actually Afroturks living there for many years❤
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Turkey is in transition on their islamic identity...it was only recently that they removed hijab ban in schools and restrict alcohol sales. 10 years ago it would be hard to find a hijabi, now rhey are more visible.
O think you should try Malaysia ❤
Assalam aleikum The X’s,❤
W/salaam, Al-Aswad ❤️
You should try Malaysia
I visited Türkiye the 1st time 6 years ago, and like amara i was very shocked thinking oh every women wud b in hijab and wearing modest clothes. If u really want to move to another country i wud recommended qatar or uae, there is lots of opportunities for school teachers in uae, where they provide u with accommodation too,i personally think dubai is too fake but then theres other cities within the uae, my niece lives 25 mins away from dubai city and its lovely and clean and very quiet, and the best think the adhan,and u see every man and women in modest wear where they live
Have you visited Algeria 🇩🇿 ❤ Oran
Salam 😊 what hijab material are you wearing??
Turkish who are Muslim eat pork wild boar.i saw programme with Adil Ray from citizen khan😱I wouldn’t bring up a family in Turkey as they not practicing but it’s a nice country and my family love coming there,you need to think about another country as I feel you will confuse the kids been in a so called Muslim country but it’s not.
If you want more of an Islamic atmosphere, Trabzon on the Black Sea might be a better fit. The southern parts of Türkiye are very much secular. Especially around the tourist areas like Marmaris, Fethiye (where there’s a large British expat community), Antalya. Also Arabs and Arab dressed people are the favourites, many actually hate the Arabs. The Fatih area in Istanbul is quite Islamic.
Go to Senegal!!!
Super islamic
Dakar has many many differemt cuisines
Scenic
Drawback ia most speak english but you will have to learn French
There are so many places in Africa we’d love to visit. We’ve heard Senegal is beautiful!
Try Malaysia
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African blacks live there as immigrants and they are treated not so well. You get away with it because you carry British passports. You look Ethiopian, chad, Mali , Mauritanian guy: and woe be tide you? If you carry any of these passports; your treatment would be different 😢😢
I'm from Manchester cant say i blame you 😂
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Instanbul and other parts of Turkey have many black people.
You are not digging the Turkish food 🤯??wooow😅
funny, if I was in Turkey and saw you on the street, I wouldn't think you were black. No offense intended
Then what would you think he was?
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I keep looking at him, if I force myself, I would have assumed he is North African??
I feel like he must be mixed or something.
I honestly don't know. Growing up in Turkey, someone's skin color is not the first thing we think of, as compared to maybe someone who grew up in the West.
"oh he is black/white whatever". Unless it is someone who is dark African black. Because that's something unusual in Turkey. You can find people Turkish people looking like him in Turkey.
I lived in the US for 10 years, this is something I think about from time to time, and such differences.
@ I’m pretty sure he is mixed. But in the western countries, if you’re African/European mixed you’re just considered black.
@@user-rf2cg4cx5i yeah, that's an interesting fact I couldn't figure out why