Prof. Qazi Obaidur Rehman Hashmi *
Fethullah Gulen is a renowned and distinguished scholar of Islam having broad and in-depth knowledge of world history, politics and philosophy, besides having a comprehensive vision of world religions and religious movements. The main theme of his numerous writings and discourses, is interfaith dialogue which has assumed special significance in the backdrop of ideas like the end of history and clash of civilizations.
November 26, 2011
November 25, 2011
Turkish Schools have changed the view against white people in Africa
Cihan Yenilmez / Ayten Çiftçi
African leaders, gathered in Istanbul, spoke highly of the Turkish schools that have captured the praise of plenty with voluntary education in Africa as well as many other countries. The ex-president of Comoros Abdallah Mohamed Sambi in whose country there is not a Turkish School, said: “Turkish Schools have changed the way Africans see the white people and I can’t wait to see a Turkish School in my own country”.
African leaders, gathered in Istanbul, spoke highly of the Turkish schools that have captured the praise of plenty with voluntary education in Africa as well as many other countries. The ex-president of Comoros Abdallah Mohamed Sambi in whose country there is not a Turkish School, said: “Turkish Schools have changed the way Africans see the white people and I can’t wait to see a Turkish School in my own country”.
November 24, 2011
Fethullah Gülen and the Kurdish Issue
Ergun Babahan
If you did not have a chance to watch Fethullah Gulen’s latest speech on Herkul.org, I really recommend that you do. Gulen is not only a preacher but also a very important social figure.
He ponders over many issues that range from faith to ethnic problems in Turkey.
If you did not have a chance to watch Fethullah Gulen’s latest speech on Herkul.org, I really recommend that you do. Gulen is not only a preacher but also a very important social figure.
He ponders over many issues that range from faith to ethnic problems in Turkey.
November 23, 2011
‘Africa's problems can be solved with Turkey-led commission’
Cihan Yenilmez / Ayten Çiftçi
African leaders called for the establishment of a Turkey-led commission to work toward solving the continent's complex issues during a summit in İstanbul on Monday.
The “Second African Summit of Muslim Religious Leaders,” organized by Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate and bringing together 125 religious leaders from 46 countries, began Monday at the Conrad Hotel in İstanbul.
African leaders called for the establishment of a Turkey-led commission to work toward solving the continent's complex issues during a summit in İstanbul on Monday.
The “Second African Summit of Muslim Religious Leaders,” organized by Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate and bringing together 125 religious leaders from 46 countries, began Monday at the Conrad Hotel in İstanbul.
November 22, 2011
White House praises Rumi Forum for advocating interfaith dialogue
Ali H. Aslan
The White House, on its official website, commended the Washington-based Rumi Forum, an international organization promoting interfaith dialogue and peace, for its work in fostering “inter-religious and intercultural understanding” in a “consistent” manner since its establishment in 1999.
The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, in a statement on its blog, said, “We were honored to attend the 2011 Rumi Peace and Dialogue Awards, the Turkish American organization's annual celebration of leadership towards global harmony.”
The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, in a statement on its blog, said, “We were honored to attend the 2011 Rumi Peace and Dialogue Awards, the Turkish American organization's annual celebration of leadership towards global harmony.”
November 21, 2011
‘Inception,’ the Gülen community and the PKK
Kurtuluş Tayiz *
I have been following anti-Fethullah Gülen broadcasts in the Kurdish media for some time now. Television stations, newspapers and Internet sites known for their closeness to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) have incessantly been spreading hostility amongst its readers against Gülen.
It wouldn’t be so difficult to understand if most of these publications remained within the acceptable limits of criticism (regardless of how harsh or how much that criticism might be). But the PKK has virtually put the Kurdish question aside to wage a war on the Gülen community. The PKK leaders have declared the Gülen community the “biggest enemy of the Kurdish people.” Individuals and organizations said to be close to the community have been included on the PKK’s list of targets.
I have been following anti-Fethullah Gülen broadcasts in the Kurdish media for some time now. Television stations, newspapers and Internet sites known for their closeness to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) have incessantly been spreading hostility amongst its readers against Gülen.
It wouldn’t be so difficult to understand if most of these publications remained within the acceptable limits of criticism (regardless of how harsh or how much that criticism might be). But the PKK has virtually put the Kurdish question aside to wage a war on the Gülen community. The PKK leaders have declared the Gülen community the “biggest enemy of the Kurdish people.” Individuals and organizations said to be close to the community have been included on the PKK’s list of targets.
November 20, 2011
Toward a culture of coexistence
İhsan Yılmaz
ABUJA, NIGERIA -- I am currently attending a conference titled “Establishing a Culture of Coexistence and Mutual Understanding.” As the conference organizers rightly underline, Nigeria is an important and relevant place for this conference not only because of its cultural, linguistic, ethnic and religious diversity, but also because it is where volunteers of the Hizmet movement inspired by Fethullah Gülen's ideas have established 16 schools, a university and a hospital.
ABUJA, NIGERIA -- I am currently attending a conference titled “Establishing a Culture of Coexistence and Mutual Understanding.” As the conference organizers rightly underline, Nigeria is an important and relevant place for this conference not only because of its cultural, linguistic, ethnic and religious diversity, but also because it is where volunteers of the Hizmet movement inspired by Fethullah Gülen's ideas have established 16 schools, a university and a hospital.
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