Menzil Rival Demands 1.6 Million TL Rent from Rotterdam Followers, Later Increases Claim to 3.6 Million TL

A bitter inheritance dispute within the Menzil community has spilled into the Dutch courts, centering on rental payments for properties used as religious centers. The conflict pits rival factions of the Elhüseyni family against each other, with significant financial demands being made on followers of one of the leaders.

The controversy involves Mübarek Elhüseyni, who claims ownership of a religious center in Enschede, Netherlands, operating under the "Democratic Youth Foundation." He had previously sued to gain control of the property, asserting his personal investment in its acquisition. After a court ruled in his favor, he proceeded to rent out a substantial portion of the building through a real estate firm, demanding a monthly rent of 3,250 Euros.

The dispute has intensified with demands directed at followers of Saki Elhüseyni, the current leader of the Rotterdam branch of the Menzil community. Mübarek's side obtained a seizure order and subsequently sent letters demanding back rent, totaling approximately 33,477 Euros (1.67 million Turkish Lira) for the Rotterdam property. This demand was made after the termination of the tenants' rental agreement.

Further complicating the situation, the Overijssel Court ruled that the Rotterdam followers were not "co-owners" of the rented property. In response, Mübarek's faction issued a new letter on August 8, citing an error in their previous calculation and now claiming a total back rent of 64,645 Euros (3.63 million Turkish Lira), with a 14-day deadline for payment. As of the reporting date, this payment had not been made, and authorities were reportedly preparing for the eviction of the Rotterdam center.