Takva: A Man's Fear of God
2006 · 96 MIN · IMDB 7.4 · 14,080 VOTES · DIR. Özer Kızıltan
Overview
Humble and introvert Muharrem lives in a solitary and meager existence of a prayer and sexual abstinence adhering strictly to the most severe Islamic doctrines.His extraordinary devotion attracts the attention of the leader of a rich and powerful Istanbul religious group and he offers him an administrative post as a rent collector for their numerous properties. Muharrem's new job throws him into the modern outside world he has successfully avoided for so long. He soon witnesses conflict attitude toward alcohol consumption and goodwill.He notices that he himself has become proud, domineering and even dishonest.To make matters worse, Muharrem's inner peace is unnerved by the tormenting image of seductive woman who tempts him in his dreams,both night and day.With the balance of his devotion now upset,his fear of God begins to eat away at his senses.
Dialogue Timeline — 774 lines
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00:00:38 "...And say: Truth had come and falsehood had vanished away.
00:06:26 Peace be upon you.
00:16:18 It wasn't scheduled, actually, but some guests came from Ankara.
00:19:18 ...you will have them done.
00:25:14 Peace be upon you.
00:27:41 I'm trembling, I'm so scared of failing...
00:31:27 You do what he says.
00:34:09 Here are the addresses.
00:38:40 Oh Hasan, the elect
00:42:08 Now...
00:45:30 - May God be with you. - May God be with you, too.
00:48:48 Rauf, do you want some? Delicious sherbet.
00:51:10 - Peace be upon you. - Thank you, brother.
00:53:33 Every single minute you save you can use to serve God.
00:58:27 He is only here in the mornings.
01:01:24 Those who can pay, pay. Those who can't, have to leave.
01:03:37 ...these worldly tasks are very difficult.
01:07:45 - Help me, Lord. - Peace be upon you.
01:09:48 - Brother... - Shut uo, don't answer back.
01:12:11 Nothing.
01:19:25 Nothing important.
01:21:48 What about after death?
01:24:11 His grace is all that matters.
01:29:48 ...travelling in the names and the attributes of God.