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 MoreKnowing very little about Turkey or the Gulen Movement, I eagerly accepted an invitation by the Rumi Forum to travel to Turkey in May. Eradicating illiteracy is one way of peace building and this seems to be at the heart of much of what I learned about the Gulen movement.…
Read MoreWhat profoundly impresses me is Fethullah Gulen’s visionary leadership, and unswerving dedication to the cause of interfaith dialogue as a catalyst for tolerance, understanding, and respect between the world’s religions.
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I am a Christian clergyman in the Lutheran tradition who has come to appreciate the efforts of the Rumi Forum to promote understanding between the religions of the world. My wife and I traveled to Turkey in 2007 under Rumi auspices and were impressed to see their significant contributions to Turkish society, particularly in…
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