The Voice of Tolerance: The Gulen Movement as a Base for a Future Global Civil Society

While striving in the way of God and for the benefit of people, we try to do good deeds everywhere.
– Fethullah Gulen

Introduction

“Is anybody out there?”— the outcry rising from the ruins of the devastating earthquake of 1999 – was once the terrible expression of the human tragedy that took lives of more than 17,000 people in Turkey. Back then, it was impossible to predict that within a decade, thanks to the efforts of the homonymous relief initiative, the outcry would become a new slogan for reviving civil society, which had been silent in Turkey for decades. Unbelievably, within the past few years, Turkey has developed into a country whose voluntary rescue teams reach disaster victims across the globe and support those in need. Read rest of the story

Tolerance and Liberality, by Fethullah Gulen

“Be as vast as the oceans and take every soul to your bosom! Let faith keep you alert, cherish a never-ending affection for humanity, and leave no broken heart forgotten or ignored!” Fethullah Gulen

In his writings and actions, Mr. Fethullah Gulen has always been a promoter of inclusiveness. He has lived a life that is exemplified in the messages of Rumi and other Sufi mystic’s, ‘Loving the creation for the sake of the Creator’.  Mr. Gulen’s message of love, affection, peace, and brotherhood has always been and continues to be the cornerstone of his existence. Read rest of the story