The single most special place in all of Europe is in the middle of Istanbul! Travel with Shaun King
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
- So, I'm starting a travel show. I've been working on it for months and want to show you the world from a perspective that I think is missing online and across television. Right now it's just me doing all of the filming and editing and scouting and design, but please stick with me and we will grow this thing together - and hopefully see each other in person around the world.
And we're starting right here in Turkey.
First, did you know that half of Istanbul is in Europe and the other half of this amazing city is in Asia? My family and I are here in Istanbul for the next month learning languages, deepening our faith, meeting thousands of wonderful people, and seeing why Istanbul was considered the center of the world for centuries.
But one very special place here has absolutely captured my heart and today I cannot wait to tell you all about the beautiful soul known as Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari. He was a very special companion of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.
And much to my surprise, he is buried right here in Istanbul. Why? How did he get here, so far away from home, and why does it matter?
Let me break it all down for you, OK? It's a beautiful story.
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Also, if you want a truly expert lesson on Abu Ayyub, please listen to our dear brother, Dr. Omar Suleiman, in his series THE FIRSTS:
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Thank you all sooooo much for your love and support! Means the world to me
We love you brother alhumdulilah I followed you before Islam. Wallahi your heart is pure and Allah chose you♥️
That's the least we can and have to do brother!☝️
Salaam alaikum. Great video, watched it all. I completely agree, Allah has great purpose for you and the injustice they commit for censorship in shutting down your account is all part of His greater plan. May Allah keep your faith strong and keep you and your family well. You're good in front of the camera!
Do more vlogs brother 👌
May ALLAH S.W.T Bless You🤲
Thank you for sharing. Loved the blog!
So excited for your travel series brother ❤
Thank you my friends! I have so much to learn from you all on how to do this well.
Shaun please understand this, theres a lot we muslims need to learn from you. Im excited about this vlog concept a revert, a historian and politics all in one place. Looking forward to your videos.
I cried for almost 51 min watching someone’s heart soften to Islam
Yes you lost millions of followers on instagram but gained almost 2 billion brothers and sisters. Proud to call you my brother, Shaun. May Allah bless you and guide you and guide all those who are searching for the truth.
- your sister from Iraq
I’m not Palestinian as a mother I cry everyday about Palestine 🇵🇸
@@MY-in5cf ❤️🤲🏽
Please keep going, brother Shaun. For the majority of us here, we’re with you.
Thank you my friend
I cried tears of joy when you took your shadah. Welcome to the family, welcome to the ummah, welcome to Istanbul.
@@mislinabetulkeskin6747 May Allah elevating all of us ❤️🤲🏽
Thank you for sharing this. My father was Muslim and came to the US to become an engineer and make a better life for himself. As he became more westernized we were not raised in the faith but the Quran stayed with him and he passed important lessons & teachings down to us. I look forward to following you and your new ventures on this channel. May Allah continue to bless and protect you & your family.
Thank you for sharing this with me, my friend. Send your family our love.
U can always raise your children in Islam, Brother. U can choose to start at any time. Love and duas from Is'la'mic Em'irat'e of Afgh'anis'tan ❤❤❤🏳🏳🏳
Please start looking in to Islam.
Islam is only can save us add our children 😊
Aamiin
We are so happy to see you here in TH-cam, and really it means the world to us our dear brother . We love you and we have your back We will never let you down . You have all our support ❤
Love and appreciate you all as well my friend. THANK YOU!
You deserve all the beautiful things in the world brother 🎉❤
May Allah bless you always Br 🤲🏻
Our duas are always with you!
Subhana Allāh, when Islam enters the heart and soul, the entire body willingly submits to its creator. I've seen the most beautiful change in people who revert to Islam. It's something that is unknown to Non-Muslims. I can summarize it in the aspect when the person returns to the original fitra, innate nature of the human kind. This fitra makes the person in a constant relationship with Allāh swt becoming God conscious, which leads to complete gratitude and peace.
Good to see you Br. Shaun and may Allāh swt bless you and your loved ones. May Allāh swt bless this Ummah and unite all of us on righteousness. Ameen.
Love you Brother foe the sake of the one who created all of us.
Thank you so much my friend. These words mean a lot to me
SubhanaAllah it’s so enlightening to read this. We love all our revert brothers and sisters and it’s such a blessing to see Brother Shaun and the noor on his face.
It was beautiful without editing. Felt so much peace and serenity watching this video.
Pray that this channel is successful for Islam
As a follower from Instagram, I'm extremely happy to see you in this capacity! Keep striving forward!
Thank you my friend
Another Insta follower happy to see you on TH-cam. You were the first to enlighten me to the Palestinian cause years ago. Safe travels to you and your family. ❤️🖤🤍💚
As a sensitive father myself, I could imagine that we'd cry together in front of the Kabba when we're able to visit The Holy City and meet up there - insya Allah...
Absolutely dear brother. Inshallah
@@ShaunKingin sha Allah 😊
I've been a fan of Mr. King for a long time, and I'm so glad I can now follow him on YT. I'm a recent revert, and I consider him my big brother/mentor.
Thank you for educating us and showing us Islamic historical places. I look forward to many more vlogs. God bless you and bless your lovely family.
It probably doesnt feel natural for you to start vlogging on youtube. But mashallah you have excellent story telling skills to say the least. So please use what you have blessed with and leave your mark in dunya, leaving your footprints in the hearts and minds of masses. Your activism for the oppressed has been inspiring. May Allah make this journey easy on you and may your truth not be silenced and may your truth distinguish the lies and may it reach and change us for the better. Ameen
Thank you for this encouragement
I kinda like this format actually. One take, handheld camera, just you talking. This feels more personal and intimate.
Barakallah
I am so glad. I've actually gotten great feedback on it.
Shaun, we all been crying about Gaza too. It is so depressing that we are witnessing it in real time and no one is stopping it. I have no more tears to cry.🥺
I always wanted to visit Turkey, in shaa Allah I will visit, Islam is the best❤
Shukran brother. I am born Muslim and I have read and heard about the story of abu ayub al-ansari many times. It’s fascinating story as it is for all the stories of the companions of the prophet PBUH. Although I know the story, your way of telling is actually touching and I highly encourage you to keep spreading the beautiful stories of all the great companions of the prophet. You’re a great storyteller and I am positive that your narrative will inspire millions of people. May Allah keep you and all of us firm in our deen in this difficult time. May Allah protect and guide you and your family. May Allah strengthen your faith and guide you in every way. Amen. I also suggest reading the sahaba books. It’s called ( suwar min hayati sahaaba)
Thank you so much my friend
Mashallah, it's clear your knowledge on our history is increasing at a rapid pace.
Thank you so much!
I had this experience when I went to Egypt for the first time and visited Al Ahzar university. Growing up in the west, and never had been to Mecca or Medina- it was the closest I had ever been to an islamic historical site that just made it so so real. It was an incredible and overwhelming experience and loved every second of it! Thank so much for sharing !
Exactly! That's precisely how I feel.
Masha Allah brother is glowing, iman and noor (faith and light) has entered his soul, beautiful.
You always have been so precious as a human right activist and now you are Muslim also. It means so much for us. And welcome to Turkey, i am so happy to see you here brother
They were right! Travel the World specially show Muslim culture Islamic Historical sites and Heritages also show the world how loving We people are ❤😊
Shaun, your spirit is so much more calm and full of gratitude since I last saw any of your content. Grateful that you’re sharing your journey with us from this perspective and I look forward to seeing more 🤍
Thank you my friend
This video made me so happy. When all that consumes us is the pain and suffering of our family in palestine. These little reasons to smile are few and far between. Thank you for showing the world our unity, and they can't silence us. Like seeds, we will flourish as Allah is the best of planners.
Thank you sir, for Being Here ❤
So happy that you’re enjoying your time in Turkey. It is a beautiful country with a warm culture and amazing food. Well deserved, brother Shaun. Have fun with your wife and stay safe.
Thank you so much my friend
I love this idea and I love the idea of this series!!
thank you!
Happy to see your face and hear your voice my brother! Looking forward to this series.
Thank you my friend.
I love how we are learning Islam at the same time. Never been to Turkey but would love to visit one day
Absolutely! Rooting for you.
Thoroughly looking forward to your travel vlogs. Stay strong, stay united 🇵🇸
As someone who watched your steps towards acceptance of Islam and the worship of one God, I’m so heart warmed to see this. Looking forward to continue to see your journey that I’m sure has touched so many. Asalamu alaikum wa rahmatul Allahi wa baraktu 🩷 May Allah swt bless you and your beautiful family
MasyaAllah your face shows Noor (light) bright. Alhamdullilah you are our brother in Islam. May Allah protect you and family. Aamiin
Dear Shaun, I really admire you and the work you do. You always speak so deeply from your heart and it resonates with what im feeling. I cry almost everyday because of the genocide in Gaza and its comforting knowing im not the only one grieving this badly. I'm so happy you're going to start making videos. Also, welcome to Islam, subhanallah ❤
Thank you my friend
Thank you for everything ❤
So good to see you!!! Welcome to your new experiences--your voice is appreciated!
May Allah bless you and your family brother Shaun. From a Palestinian brother of yours. May Allah reward you in this life and the next for your support.
You are inspirational and thankfully compassionately committed to justice seeking and truth-telling. Thank you, young man.
TH-cam algorithm recommended this. I say it is working well.
Allah bless you brother.
I am so glad
Mash Allah! May Allah bless you and reward you. You did an amazing video. It is sincere and beautiful.
اَمِين يَا رَبَّ الْعَالَمِيْن
MashaAllah .. I've heard the story of Abu Ayyub and now I can see the tomb of Abu Ayyub. Thank You My Dear Brother. May Allah bless You n Your Family.
Omggg yes! I’m so happy about this!!! I can’t wait to keep watching. Shaun King, you are a great, kind, loving beautiful man. God used in a way for Palestine and Black issues that we will never forget! I love you so much! Thank you.
Amazing!!! Thank you for sharing ! Shout out to Abu Ayyub Marulanda the BEST Tour Guide in Istanbul whose knowledge and passion for bringing the love and legacy of Abu Ayyub Al Ansari alive in the hearts of all who come to visit. ❤
Absolutely! We did a tour with our dear brother
May Allah bless you and your family on your journey. Also, your voice for the Palestinian cause is TRULY appreciated! Thank you from your Palestinian friend 😊
It's my honor. Thank you my friend.
I don't like watching vlogs but this one i watced in entirety. Your storytelling moved me and freshened my imaan. May Allah continue to bless you in this life but most importantly in the next
Thank you for sharing this with me. It encouraged my soul to
Wait until you hear about Umm Haraam and her husband Ubadah Ibn Samit! Umm Haraam is buried in Cyprus.
Such a wholesome video!
I will research this
Beautiful story, thank you for sharing. I had the opportunity of visiting Istanbul last year in the middle of winter, but unfortunately, due to the weather and timing, we were not able to visit Abu Ayyub's tomb. Insha Allah I hope to visit Istanbul again.
You may say that you've only been muslim for 5 months, but the knowledge and love that you've gained is truly heart warming. May Allah increase you, Ameen
All the best! You can do this! Free Palestine 🇵🇸🕊️
Thank you brother Shaun for doing all the work you do, it's my first time calling someone brother and I loved it, I hope to meet you in Istanbul In Sha Allah I don't know, I wish I knew where to find you there but I'll come to Istanbul next week hoping you meet you :)) I don't think you'd need edits or a camera man your videos are just perfect and people watching you like me watch with so much love that they enjoy every single second, seeing you and your family becoming muslim was one of the happiest moments in my life; I wish Allah uses all of us to help our brothers and sisters in Phalestine and to free Phalestine 🇵🇸
Thank you so much dear sister. This means the world to me.
Really enjoyed the personal take on this important story. The calmness of your approach and the ease in which you’re able to convey a deep and important message is a gift brother. May Allah keep guiding you and your family.
Thank you so much my friend.
Thank you Mr Shaun for sharing us that information about Abu ayoub one of great companions of prophet Mohammad peace be upon him ,,, give our salute (Salaam) to Abuayoub from SUDAN
I will indeed. Thank you so much
Salams brother Shaun learnt something new about islam in istanbul from your vlog will be visiting the area soon. From Germany Many Salams.
I am so glad!
Huge love & respect for you from India 🇮🇳 ❤ ..
May allah accept your efforts
This is an amazingly beautiful video, with a highly compelling narration. Thank you so much, brother Shaun, and may Allāh swt bless you and your loved ones.
MashaAllah. Abu Ayub (RA) story is beautiful. Thanks for the reminder brother Shaun. Asalam alaykum to you and your family.
Send your family my love, ok?
@@ShaunKing done. I have been following you for a long time, The Breakdown, the North Star...I was always amazing by your dedication and kindness, and impressed by your talent. May Allah elevate your rank. Say ameen.
Brother we need more videos of you , wishing all u the best in this life and hereafter
I will be posting as often as I can. I have so many more stories to tell and places in the world to show you
Brother shaun videos were so missed. Keep going, sir
I sure will, inshallah
Brother Shaun, so happy to see you online... Look forward to your journey and sharing it with us.. love your other half Rai, my beautiful sister..
Thank you my friend!
So happy to see you in another platform spreading positivity and awareness. Keep going Shaun. You have been an inspiration to me since you became viral with the black lives matter movement in 2020 and now with the horrific Palestinian genocide. You're a beautiful human ❤
Aameen Ya Rabbal Alameen, may Allah accept all our duahs for the Ummah of Nabi Muhammad SAWS
As Salaamu Alaikum Habib been following you for a minute
SubhannaAllah my wife n I cried when u acceoted ALLAH U AKBAR May Allah enter you n ur family into jennah unquestioned AllahummaAmeen 💯🇵🇷🇵🇸
This means the world to me. Please send your whole family my love
I can’t wait to follow your travels. I am a lifelong avid learner.
Thank you dear sister
I was literally just thinking about you this morning and what a travesty it was that you were banned from Instagram. Love this! Can’t wait go on this new journey with you and your family ✊🏽🙏🏽❤️
Thank you sister
MashaAllah! Glory be to Allah who guides whom He wills. Without a doubt, there is no peace except His path. My brother Shaun I was moved by your soft heart to the Deen, May Allah keep you steadfast, Ameen. As an African American myself, I hear the echos of our beloved brother El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz in your voice and see his resolve in your actions. Much love ahki, I look forward to benefitting from your journeys.
This is the highest compliment I could ever receive.
We love you in a sake of Allah, your family is bigger than your followers ❤
Masha Allah Shaun, you are learning islam in a beautiful way. Keep me in your prayers. Love from Bangladesh to you, your family and to my turkiye brothers and sisters. May Allah help our brothers and sisters in Gaza, Sudan, Congo and all over the world.
Masha Allah brother Shaun, a very nice and humble beginning for your TH-cam journey..
Btw, you should try praying Fajr (Subuh) prayer in Ayub Mosque in the weekend. You will be amazed about the number of people congregating in early dawn like Friday prayer..
A very inspiring experience during my college years in Turkey..
I have to travel this weekend but will be sure to do it before I leave Istanbul
Brother. Good to see you connecting to our Ummah. May Allah bless you and increase His bounty on your endeavors.
Salaam brother alhamdulillah I've been following you for years may allah swt bless your family..
Nothing but love for you! I really enjoy travel shows so I’m looking forward to seeing this grow
AllahumaBarik! Nice to see you bro Masha’Allah Tabark’Allah. In’Sha’Allah one day I get to visit in the meantime I’ll enjoy your videos!
More power to you brother Shaun! God willing you will achieve all your righteous goals! May Allah bless you and keep you safe!
That was so beautiful, I had tears in my eyes. Please keep going. Thank you so much! Jazak Allahu Khayran❤
Thank you my friend.
Welcome to İstanbul brother!❤ You re doing great job!👏 we love youu!!
Walaikom salam brother. I just reverted 2 months.❤Thank you for all you do.
Welcome to Islam dear sister!
Assalamu alaikum dear brother Shaun. This was a touching video and I loved the tour of the burial place of Abu Ayyoub and your stories of the same. As a former follower of yours from IG, I was so impressed with your reflection on losing your channel at the end of this video. Congratulations on your daughter embracing Islam and May Allah make her steadfast. I visited Turkey over 20 years ago but limited my visit to Istanbul. Shukran Jazakallahu khairan for giving me a glance of that peaceful place! Looking forward to following you on your travels In Sha Allah.
Do brief interviews with other Muslims you encounter in your travels. Engage in conversations about life, faith, and their message to the world. Additionally, don't miss out on the chance to monetize this endeavor. You can also consider creating another TH-cam channel, "Behind the Scenes," to further expand on this valuable interaction.
This is a touching and personal journey for all muslims..connecting us to our great history. What an inspiring idea.. it suits perfectly. In shaa Allaah soon Makkah & Medinah! 🤲
Happy to see this, will follow along! Thank you for all the awareness you bring !
Your eman and rehma is so apparent. It’s easy to see that Allah love you. May Allah protect you and your family always. Can’t wait to support you and watch your journey.
Thank you dear sister.
Is gonna be an amazing journey. May Allah intercede for you 🤲
Thank you brother. Sending you love from Kenya. May Allah protect you and entire Muslim community. Amiin
Abu Ayyub Al Ansari
So happy to see this!! ❤️
Your words and perspective are always enlightening. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this. Please keep them coming. We all love to see them.
Shaun Allah knows your good heart and wanted you to take you to heaven so he guided you into the right path.
You are a champion for humanity brother keep up the great work you are walking the path to greatness.
I cried so many times watching this video and seeing faith and love pour from your face and your voice. May Allah make you steadfast brother.
I am happy about your youtube channel ☺️. Was waiting for it!
Welcome back, Shaun. You were truly missed.
Shaun! I used to live in Eregli - drive East along the Black Sea. My father built a huge steel mill there and it changed the economy in that region.
allahaısmarladık from Frances
I love that! Thanks for sharing
Great to see you and hear you again!!! Welcome back - this is great!
I'm so excited for all of this, brother Shaun! You are so inspirational and I'm looking forward to traveling with you through your videos!
Wa alaykum as salaam. Al hamduillah my dear brother. Because of the wicked unfairness of our judicial system, I'm unable at this time to go to Istanbul. But seeing you there after your reversion is truly special to me. May Allahu ta'ala continue to bless you and your family. When in NE Ohio dear brother reach out, in shaa Allah.
Keep going!! 🙌🏾 (it’s Kendall by the way 😀)
Been following you for a long time Shaun. Have never questioned your righteous work. Happy to see you taking this approach for you followers. Keep fighting the good fight King! 🫡
We are so happy to see you in TH-cam alhamdulillah. May Allah protect you and your beautiful family ameen.
this is heartwarming and beautiful. thank you for sharing!
Jazakamu Allahu khairan - May Allah reward you with goodness. You are on the right side of history for standing up for justice, standing up for Palestine 🇵🇸. Allah has chosen you; may you be blessed with infinite blessings in both worlds until we are all united in Jannat Alfirdaus Alala by the mercy of Allah.
Also; for future educational beautiful videos like these; if able to add time stamps; thank you Br. Shaun!
This was a wonderful first video. I'm so excited to see more of the series. Thank you for educating us, you're an incredible person Shaun.