Words are the building blocks of a language. Language is ‘the climate in which thought realises itself, the soil in which it grows and flourishes.’ Many of the words we use in Turkish today are words from the Qur'an. Although these words are originally Arabic, they have become part of our language and hearts along with Islam, which is the spirit of our culture. They have changed and broadened our horizons of thought and enriched the Turkish language.
These words, which initially entered our language with their meanings from the Qur'an, have undergone certain shifts in meaning over time, and parallel to this, our way of thinking and our values have also changed. The words ‘takva’ and “muttakî” and ‘ittika,’ which come from the same root, are examples of such words. Those who read the Qur'an frequently encounter the words ‘ittika,’ ‘muttakî,’ and ‘takva.’ Even without knowing Arabic, one can sense that these words carry significant meaning. This is because the Holy Quran describes a perfect believer using the terms ‘takva’ and ‘muttakî,’ but it particularly emphasises and praises the fear of God/respect for God that is present in such a person.
