Poster Campaign in the Netherlands

Hatice Bekkar from Istanbul, Turkey, has lived for 20 years in Rotterdam, Holland, as a teacher working with children. She recently became a member of the AROPL faith and has been tirelessly distributing posters across the city in public spaces to spread the message that a solution for the world's problems has finally arrived in the form of Aba Al-Sadiq.

Imam Al-Sadiq relates: “If the Riser rises he shall call the people to a new Islam, and he shall guide them to a matter that was lost and that the people strayed from, and verily the Riser was called a Mahdi (Guide) because he guides to a matter which is lost, and he was called Qa'im (Riser) because he rises with the truth.” (Bihar Al-Anwar, Al-Allamah Al-Majlisi, Vol. 51, p. 30)

Hatice comes from an Alevite family connected to the teachings of the Ahlul Bayt and grew up in Istanbul learning from her father from as early as 5 years of age. He worked for Haci Bektasi Veli for at least 30 years and was always praying upon God and the family of Muhammad. He taught Hatice the true concept of humanity and spiritual guidance. She recognized how he was dedicated to helping sustain and clothe the poor and oppressed in society and even little animals.

“And the Messiah will answer them, 'Don't you know? When you cared for one of the least of these, my little ones, my true brothers and sisters, you demonstrated love for me.'" (Bible, Book of Matthew, Chapter 25, Verse 40)

Hatice discovered the call of Aba Al-Sadiq through social media after intense meditation and prayer sessions asking for support and guidance for her family and humanity. She soon became convinced that the teachings of Aba Al-Sadiq dovetailed with those of Ahlul Bayt and was able to accept the call with peace and tranquility.

Hatice, who loves to reflect on the divine beauty of the narrative, was deeply convinced by the wisdom of Ahmed Al-Hassan, who said:

“Love, my son, love, forgiveness, inner peace, faith, clean, clear and sincere hearts towards one another and towards its Lord can achieve the impossible.” (Sayings of Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan, p. 16)

“If there is no love, there is no life.” (Sayings of Imam Ahmed Al-Hassan, p. 10)

Today, through her media work, Hatice seeks to introduce as many other people to the faith so they too can feel the same tranquility that she feels after embracing this call of God.