The two Turkish essays argue that contemporary homes have turned into sterile, museum‑like spaces, lacking the lived warmth of earlier dwellings. They describe how polished furniture, immaculate surfaces and a fear of damage have replaced the noisy, lived environment of children playing, coffee spills, and personal marks.
Both pieces invoke the recent earthquake as a reminder that material possessions are temporary and that true ownership belongs to God. They cite Quranic verses and prophetic hadiths emphasizing that the earth and its wealth are Allah's, warning against pride, deceit, and excessive materialism.
Entities: Allah · Prophet Muhammad · Qur'an · Turkey · earthquake