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The Hizmet (Gulen) Movement
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An attempt at the description
A transnational, faith based, civil society movement.
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Muhammad Fethullah Gulen (1941-)
Scholar, preacher, activist.
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Historical Overview
Late 60s, educational initiatives within Turkey
Late 80s, the dissolution of the communist blockexpansion to the Central Asia.
Last two decades a truly transnational phenomenon.
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Ideals and Values
Problems: Poverty, ignorance, rivalry Cures: Education and dialogue In search of a synthesis Serving creation
is serving God
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The Dimensions of the Hizmet Movement Education Interfaith-Intercultural Dialogue Media Business Associations Humanitarian Aid Healthcare
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Education (Schools)
Non-denominational Non-religious Academic success “Peace Islands”
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Interfaith-Intrafaith Dialogue Activities
Conferences Trips Dinners Platforms Institutes Magazines
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Organizational Structure
Highly de-centralized Loosely organized No membership
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Berrin
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Fundraising
Solely relying on donations. Local fundraisings Principle of giving
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Outreach and Social Network
Discussion Groups Magazines, Books, Newspapers Audio/Video Recordings TVs, Radios
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Terrorism-9/11
Gulen: “Taking an innocent life, for any purpose whatsoever, is incompatible with Islam.”
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Politics
No partisanship.Gulen: “There is no return from
democracy which is, although not perfect, the best form of governance we have.”
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Sufism Not a Sufi order Spiritual depth in practicing religion F. Gulen, Emerald Hills of the Heart
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Some Recent Studies
Helen R. Ebaugh, A Sociological Analysis of the Gulen Movement
J. Esposito, I. Yilmaz, Islam and Peacebuilding