Fethullah Gulen is a contemporary Turkish social and political philosopher. His preaching, teaching and writing over the years has sought to articulate the essence of Islam in its broadest self-definition. Fethullah Gulen views Islam as an ideal platform from which Muslims can and should engage a diverse world inhabitated by…
Read MoreThe former chairman of Kimse Yok Mu, İsmail Cingöz announced on December 18 that the charity’s new head would be Ayse Ozkalay. It is the first time the organization is being headed by a woman although previously Ozkalay served as vice president of Kimse Yok Mu. Ozkalay, a mother of…
Read More Imam Talib Sharif – Masjid Muhammad, Washington, DC Part-2: 59:00 – 1:01:30 And that is always the base to come back to when we see someone before me, another identity that causes problems against the human identity. The human identity is the only identity that`s strong enough to support…
Read MoreMy name is Reverend Toni Fish. I am the Spiritual Leader of the Unity Church in Frederick, Maryland. I came on this trip as a student. I expected to learn. Because I knew I have very large holes in my … My name is Milldred Steinke. I am Education Director…
Read MoreI would like to share an article written by the prominent scholar and intellectual Fethullah Gulen. Fethullah Gulen is a well-known Muslim scholar who was born and raised in Turkey but has been residing in the US since 1999. He is recognized for his ideas that emphasize the importance of…
Read More I want to speak really about five things this evening, like the five pillars of Islam. The first is mysticism, which in every religious tradition implies for the individual a desire, a wish to achieve a kind of oneness in his or her relationship with God, an intensity of…
Read More Paul Marshall (PM): I will just make some introductory remarks. Thank you to the Rumi Forum for hosting this very worthwhile occasion. I have been on one trip with the Forum. That was a greatly enjoyable and greatly tiring experience. So, I look forward to this occasion particularly discussing…
Read More Part 3 – 14:30 – 20:50 He writes: ”our interests in our environment and our love for humankind that is our ability to embrace creation depends o knowing and understanding our own essence, our own ability to discover ourselves and to feel a connection with our Creator. He writes:…
Read MoreAbdulhamit Bilici, in his article that appeared in Today’s Zaman, talks about how disinformation can harm a large group of people whether intentionally or inadvertently. He is very disappointed professionally by a report that’s been published by the Stratfor Global Intelligence. Bilici points out the lack of sufficient information and…
Read More I am thoroughly impressed. If Turkey wants another citizen I may be applying so that could possibly happen. I found the whole organization of the trip the way that it was put together in such a thoughtful way that I think it really exceeded my expectations way beyond I…
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