He quit being a lawyer, claiming "it's not in accordance with Sharia," and declared himself a prophet.

Eylul Ecem Zal, a graduate of Ankara University Faculty of Law, who left her profession as a lawyer by saying, "It is not in accordance with Sharia," declared herself a prophet.

"OBEY ME"

Zal, in a video she shared on social media, quoted from Surah Ash-Shu'ara, "Indeed, I am a trustworthy messenger sent by the Lord of the worlds. Fear Allah and obey me. In return, I do not ask you for any reward. My reward is with the Lord of the worlds. Fear Allah and obey me. Peace be upon those who follow guidance." It also drew attention that Zal referred to herself as "the messenger of Allah."

SHE HAD INSULTED ATATÜRK

Eylul Ecem Zal had previously published a video in which she insulted the Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, drawing reactions. Zal had said about Atatürk, "Those who have works like Mustafa Kemal Atatürk will be cast into hell along with their buildings."