Travel to Turkey Program
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Date(s) - 02/22/2019 - 03/04/2019
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Travel to Turkey Program by Diyanet Center of America!
We would like to invite recent converts to a trip to Turkey! The 10-day trip, scheduled for February 22nd, will include sightseeing as well as an Islamic Education Program. The cities covered will be Istanbul, Ankara, and Konya in Turkey. The trip will be subsidized for the participants, and there will be a small fee of $250, which will include the tickets, accommodation, transportation, and meals. Special thanks to our sponsor Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Turkish Airlines.
Timeline;
- Application Deadline: February 10, 2019
- Interviews: February 10 to 15, 2019
- Receive Passports: February 10 to 17, 2019
- Fee: $250
- Trip Date: February 22 to March 4, 2019
- Departure: Washington DC, Dulles Int. Airport (IAD)
Disclaimer: All applications must be received in a timely manner. The applicant will be called in for an interview and requested to provide additional information. Upon review of all candidates, DCA will select accepted candidates to participate in the program due to the limited seats.
Please fill the form below and send your application now!
Questions; info@diyanetamerica.org
I am a American convert to Islam.. I currently reside in Egypt. I want to give you My Egypt cell 201112078275.
Shukran
We are bringing from the USA for this program. You need to be able to come to the interview.
Will the interview be held in Maryland?
After the second round questions, those who live far, we will organize online interviews.
Salam Alaikoum,
I am available & would love to go!
WAS, please submit an application. The Committee will decide who will be called for interview.
Assalamu Alaikum, Thank you for providing this opportunity for American converts to learn more about Islam. Although I accepted Islam through a marriage in 2006, it is only recently that have been regularly practicing and studying with Imam Bashar Arafat. I am greatly interested in learning how Islam is practiced in other cultures and communities around the world, especially one with such a rich history such as Turkey. My only experience has been through Algeria where my husband is from.
JAK, Audra Luscher
WAS, please submit an application. The Committee will decide who will be called for interview.
is airfare covered?
As it states above, airfare, accommodation, food, and needs will be covered.
I am Canadian but would love so much to apply for this program! I am currently learning Turkish and love the Turkish people and culture. I’m not sure if you’re accepting Canadians, but please consider it in sha Allah. I submitted an application.
If you are able to departure from DC to Istanbul and match all other requirements, you can participate insha’Allah.
Alhamdulillah:) this looks like an amazing opportunity for converts. I did apply. I’m not sure it went through as it didn’t state anything after I submitted.
Your application is successful.
Salaam alaikum, I was wondering is there will be any other opportunities such as this one and if there were any other upcoming dates? I’m in college and won’t be able to go to this one but would love to visit turkey and experience the mosques and learn more about Islam.
Walikum Assalaam, we are sorry to hear about that.
We didn’t plan anything for later dates, but insha’Allah, with help, support, and more requests, we love to organize more.
Salam alekoum,
I was wondering if I can bring my young children… Also, if my muhram wants to come how can I go about that?
Walikum Assalaam, if we call for an interview and you will be selected, due to limited seats we are not able to accept other from actual convert brother/sister.
Assalamu alaikum, This is an amazing opportunity and blessing from Allah. Although I converted in 2012 from studying, this opportunity didn’t exist back then. In’sha’Allah if I am selected to go it would be a dream come true and blessing after the rough year I just experienced in 2018. I applied anyway.
MasaAllah, may Allah help us to increase our Iman! Thanks for participating in.
What if I don’t have a passport as of right now? Could I get it expedited?
Unfortunately, because of short timeframe, we cannot process those who not able to hold an 8 months valid passport.
Assalamu Alaikum,
I applied and I wondered if it went through. I did not receive a confirmation email. This is an amazing opportunity I hope it went through InshAllah.
Walikum Assalaam,
Your application is successful. No worries.
Masha’Allah amazing opportunity! If someone is chosen do they need written proof of shahada? I never received my certificate but still know Imam and witnesses.
First of all, thank you for participating in this program application. (If selected) During the interview, we will ask questions and discuss the process with related Community Leaders insha’Allah.
Is the interview conducted in Maryland?
After the second round questions, those who live far, we will organize online interviews.
Selam, I know I became a Muslim a while ago but I did not invest in my Deen that much all these years because I was busy raising my kids who had some special needs. I started to invest in my spirituality and searching knowledge just a couple of years ago and I am so interested to go on this trip to learn more and going to Konya would be such a spiritual experience. I did apply with just a little hope and with my duaa to Allah swt.
Walikum Assalaam, masa’Allah. Thank you for submitting your application. May Allah SWT help us increase our Iman!
Is this only for recent converts to Islam? Is there a trip for everybody not just converters?
This program is for converts only. Follow us for upcoming programs!
Facebook.com/DiyanetAmerica
Where is the initial interview held?
We are in the DC Metro Area but those selected and lives far, the interview will be online.
When would we be notified if we are selected so I would be able to cover my shifts. What an amazing experience!!! I have been a Muslim 5 years but only recently learned the prayer and am trying to learn various surahs.
We will start returning for the second round of questions to those who selected from February 1st to 10 insha’Allah.
I would like to come but it is not enough notice for me. I just received this link today. Will you be offering this again later in the spring? Insha Allah.
Hi, Rebecca,
Thank you for interest and request. When we launched this program (January 30th) we got a lot of requests. Insha’Allah with the help(donation) of other brothers and sisters we will work on organizing the next one.
Please submit an application even though you can not participate. So we can reach you for the next one insha’Allah.
Salama alaikum, my mom is a convert from Colombia she is not actually living in America. Can she participate?
Walikum Assalaam,
This program is planned from the USA only. If she can come to the States, then she can participate.
ASA. My husband and I would love to travel with your program to Turkey, however how recent a convert do we have to be? We both accepted and have been practicing Islam for about 30 years. We have a Muslim American Museum and love to study other countries’ culture. I shall await your reply. Shukran
WAS.
MasaAllah, may Allah increase our Iman. 30 years is great.
You can still apply to the program. The Committee will focus more of recent converts. (last years) The aim of the program is to help the brothers/sisters to experience and improve the Islamic Knowledge.
Ok shukran. I shall apply for me and my husband.
ASA. Ok I tried to put in my Islamic acceptance date and it wouldn’t take. What do I do now? How do I apply?
WAS,
You already applied, please wait for the results. Thanks.
Asalam alykom, what a beautiful opportunity! Have you done trips like this before and will you be doing more? I’m currently in the Boston area and will a little more advanced notice I could arrange a trip like this. Where are the interviews held? Also, this is the type of thing I would love to donate to during Ramadan. Can you add me to your email list please? Nodakwonder@yahoo.com. Jazakallah!
Walikum Assalaam,
Thank you for your great review and wish. Insha’Allah we are trying to increase our services. Also, you can send your donation without waiting Ramadan 🙂 https://diyanetamerica.org/donations/other-payments/ Please add your note so we can count as a Trip Donation. And will definitely add you to our weekly newsletter.
Wassalaam,
Is this program only for reverts, can a Muslim sonce birth attend this program
This program planned for converts only. Insha’Allah if we can organize for everyone in near future, we will announce it.
Subscribe to our newsletter and social media accounts for learning in first hand. @diyanetamerica
AsSalaamu alaikum,
MashaAllah this looks like a great opportunity. If my passport expires in Aug 2019, am I still eligible to apply?
JazakAllah Khier
WAS,
It won’t be a problem insha’Allah. We will ask later on.
Assalam alikum
How many people will you be accepting on this trip? MashaAllah it seems the chances will be hard due to so many beautiful Muslims requesting. Also I can only ask off if I’m 100 percent I was accepted so will you do this in the near future again?
WAS,
The seats will be limited of course. Insha’Allah we are working on the organize again, if you want to donate and support Turkey Trip Cause, please donate https://diyanetamerica.org/donations/other-payments/ and support us!
My Name Is Mahasin and I am an American Convert I love Islam and have never been to Turkey It would be greatly appreciated if I could go.
May Allah SWT increase our Iman. The aim of the program is increasing our knowledge and Iman. For selection, Khair insha’Allah. No promise.
This is awesome. I applaud you for doing this. It would have been nice if they had stuff like this in the 90’s when I became Muslim.
Thank you for your great support. We got hundreds of emails, applications, and support.
If you are able to financially support please visit https://diyanetamerica.org/donations/other-payments/ and mention Turkey Trip.
Keep us in your Dua’s!
Wassalaam,
So can I go? I just submitted the application.
Please.
No, all applicants are not be able to go. Our Committe will call for second question. If you are not called for interview by Feb 10th, you are not able to go with this program.
Insha’Allah we are working on others with your donations and support.
Would like to visit Turkey and learn more .
Dear Sir,
My name is Timothy S. Locke
This will be my first time to go out of the country.
I been a muslim 6 years. I am learning to pray.
Dear Timothy, thank you for your interest. If you fill the form, please wait for the results.
Thanks,
I am not a convert but I would love to attend this trip. I volunteer weekly to help youth to learn about Islam and Adult . I would love to go to be around those convert and help them.
Thanks
Thank you for your interest and support. Chaperons are arranged by the committee. Next time insha’Allah.
Majida is my name. I’m an American convert and a senior citizen. How I wish to visit that great country home of some of our revered Pirs!
Hi Dear Majida, masha’Allah. May Allah increase our iman!
We cannot promise to everyone, but submitting an application is a starting point.
Thanks.
This is Majida again. I need to add that I cannot travel in February, but I would appreciate to please give consider my application for a later day during benign weather
Khair insha’Allah.
Assalam aleikum,
I converted to Islam when I was born in 1982. I also went to Hacc with Diyanet America in 2017. Can I come too? I am from Konya so I can guide you as well.
Regards.
Walikum Assalaam Brother Ramazan,
Unfortunately, we do accept only converts. Thank you for your support!
Wassalaam,
Salam Alaikum
I did apply just now. Inshallah the application went through because I didn’t get any notification in my email. How we make sure that our application went though.
Salam
Walikum Assalaam,
Your application is successful.
Salam Alaikum,
How do I know if my application went through?
Walikum Assalaam, after the application the note shows up in the form area. Your application is successful.
I love Turkey with all my heart.I’m from Bosnia living in USA and my dream iz to live in Turkey.
Thank You Dear Sandra!
Will this trip happen during the summer?
Nothing planned as of now. But insha’Allah we will be working on it. Wassalaam,
Assalam alikum,.
Did you receive my application?
WAS, yes Dear Jamela Aintrazi! It is successful.
Salam,
I am not available to travel at this time but I submitted my information in case another opportunity comes around inshaallah. Everyone who has a chance to go I wish you safe travel and please make dua for us.
WAS, thanks.
salam alekoum!
If i have children to tend to will they be able to come along? also how will i be able to travel without a muhram?
WAS,
Unfortunately, we are not able to bring kids. We have limited seats. Only the people selected will be able to participate.
This sounds like a fantastic deal and opportunity but for those of us not near the D.C. area does that include the cost of the flight to get to D.C.? Also is there any other information available such as the itinerary? hotel accommodations? etc…
Hi Cassandra, thank you.
The participants will cover their own flight/drive cost to the DC in the US. We are covering DC to Istanbul and return, accommodations, hotel, flights in Turkey, food/meals and visit costs. This operation cost multiple thousand dollars per person but we kindly asking $250. We think, brothers and sisters will understand and support the cause and don’t mind the cost of reaching to Washington DC inside the US.
Wassalaam,
Would this be open to residents of Canada if they can make the trip to Washington for departure?
Yes, it is open.
Insha Allah
With Confirmation of acceptance
And proof of travel it should be easy to get or renew passports for travelers with this opportunity may AllahSWT Bless All involved and Bless many more to support such a Blessed Trip. On going for many more to come. Travel Safely Bon Voyage
Thank you for your support.
As Salaamu Alaikum, I sent a message through your contact page.
WAS, thank you.
Salaam Alaykum,
I hope that you received my application so that I can be considered
WAS, yes we got your application.