November 14, 2013

The Hizmet Movement

Hameed Abdul Karim*

'Be so sympathetic and tolerant that your bosom becomes as wide as the ocean. Be inspired with faith and love for your fellow human being. Let there be no troubled souls to whom you do not offer a helping hand and about whom you remain unconcerned.' – Fethullah Gulen

GYV rejects claim of Hizmet movement forming political party

The Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV), whose honorary chairman is Turkish Islamic scholar Fethullah Gülen, released a statement on its website on Wednesday in which it strongly rejected rumors spread in the Turkish media that the Hizmet movement is planning to form a political party.

Gülen movement has no political agenda

The Gülen movement differs from many other movements in the Muslim world because it does not have a political agenda, a renowned Islamic scholar has said.

Kimse Yok Mu to donate $1 million to typhoon survivors in Philippines

Turkish humanitarian aid association Kimse Yok Mu has announced that it will donate $1 million to the victims of the typhoon-hit Philippines from its emergency funds.