Is Turkey the new go to place for hijrah? If you hang out in Istanbul you may not think so, but deep into the countryside you can find some excellent hijrah getaways. The people of Turkey are slowly becoming more practicing of Islam and many seek to study Deen, learn Arabic and memorise Quran and so there are many places open around the country to cater to local and foreign Islamic needs. Some of these Islamic centres are in beautiful serene areas offering idyllic Islamic learning getaways.
A fair number of the Islamic scholars and learned ones of Yemen have left Yemen since the uprising and Houthi Shiah takeover of the government and set up shop in Turkey. Some are working in Islamic centres around the country as well as setting up their own Islamic centres and schools. There is even word that Eman University is in negotiation to set up a branch in the country, perhaps the negotiations are speeding up now that Eman Univesity in Sana’a suffered a great blow when the Shiah rebels overran the city and took Eman University as war booty.
On a side trip from studies, there are many interesting places to visit from beautiful natural areas to bustling traditional markets to ancient ruins and archeological sites were we can see and reflect upon the people of the past. How they were once mighty empires and now rubble for us to see the evidence of time and that all real honour is from Allah and He bestows it upon whom he wills.
The muhajireen community in Turkey is a diverse array of Muslims from all around the world. You are likely to find someone from your country and possibly even you city living in Turkey as a Muhajir. Turkey is possibly also an attractive Hijrah destination for those who want Hijrah but need ongoing medical treatment. Many of the Hijrah destinations would not be suitable as the health infrastructure is poor. Turkey could be a preferable destination for medical needs rather than Jordan or the Gulf States (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain).