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Gülen Thoughts
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The Irresistible Power of Religion
Regardless of change, advancements in science and technology, and new ways of thinking, the feeling... Read moreFriday, 10 September 2010 22:37
The Qur'an
1. In accordance with humanity's worth and value, and considering the human heart, spirit, mind,... Read moreFriday, 10 September 2010 22:38
Prophet Muhammed
1. Humanity came to know true civilization by means of Prophet Muhammad and favored it. All efforts... Read moreFriday, 10 September 2010 22:38
Islam and the Turks
Muslims residing within modern Turkey's borders did not receive Islam directly from Makka and... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:02
The "Turkish Islam" Expression
This expression might appear to conflict with Islam's universality. Islam is the religion of... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:03
The Universality of Islam
The issues brought forth by time and changing circumstances are referred to as secondary methods of... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:07
The Muslim-Turkish Identity
The factor of Islam definitely should be included. But it shouldn't be a Turkish world that's... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:09
Islam and Dogmatism
What's Islam's attitude toward dogmatism? ... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:10
Neo-Salafism and Islam's Universality
Some people do believe that doing so represents an important step in the name of universality. But... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:12
The Beard and the Headscarve Issue
The Beard and the Turban Issue ... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:13
Sunni Islam and Free Thought
You indicated that during one period, the Ottoman madrassas froze artistic, aesthetic, and... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:15
Islam, Theocracy, and Tyranny
In Islam, is there despotism or theocracy as the media assert? ... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:16
"Political Islam" and Religious-Oriented Parties
I'm very curious about several things. Europe has Christian Democrat political parties, which are... Read moreWednesday, 22 September 2010 17:17
Jihad with Its Lesser and Greater Kinds or Aspects
Derived from the root j-h-d, jihad means using all one's strength, as well as moving toward an... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 05:51
Difference from Ex-Prime Minister Erbakan and the Issue of Partisanship
Necmettin Erbakan is active in politics as a representative of Islam in Turkey. You're following a... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 05:52
Women and Women's Rights
What are your thoughts about women's rights? ... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 05:54
Women and Men Prayed Together at the Mosque
The mainstream of our culture runs from Central Asia . If we recall that, in the Islamic... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 05:55
Marriage and the Home
1. The purpose of marriage is not pleasure; rather, it is to establish a family, ensure the nation... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 05:57
Women's Covering
Trying to isolate women, it's desired that they wear hijab. Kezban Hatemi says that this is not... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 05:58
In the Qur'an, the Individual is a "Species" Itself
We shouldn't fear or feel anxiety about individuals, their development, or their motivating other... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:00
Flourishing of the Individual
Your suggestion for the individual to flourish indicates your vision, but changing people's habits... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:01
Islam as a Religion of Universal Mercy
Life is the foremost and most manifest blessing of God Almighty, and the true and everlasting life,... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:03
Human Rights in Islam
On the subject of human rights, Islam is as balanced, broad, and universal as possible. Except for... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:04
Truth-Power and Authority-Justice relationships
How do you evaluate the relationship between power and justice? Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:07
The Pro-state Attitude
For the sake of the state, you support Çiller. You have said to those around you: "When someone in... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:08
Secularism
Turkey is a secular state. A state can be secular, but some people say that an individual cannot be... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:09
Freedom of Thought
You have encountered a lot of trouble because of your beliefs. In Turkey, the freedom of expressing... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:09
Democracy and the Current Situation
Democracy is a system of freedoms. However, because we have to live together with our different... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:10
Approach Toward the State
In one of your talks, you drew an unusual picture of the state by beginning with Socrates'... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:11
Matter of Obedience and a Tetrapod
I guess what you mean by obedience is not obedience to oppression... ... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:12
The Madness of Power for Its Own Sake
Those who have the power and technological means to satisfy their greed, hate, and vengeance can... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:13
Science and Knowledge
1. Science and technology are beneficial to the degree that they guarantee happiness and help us... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:14
The Concept of Science
Flowing to the future like a rapid flood full of energy and vitality, and sometimes resembling a... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:15
What We Expect of Science
1. Since "real" life is possible only through knowledge, those who neglect learning and teaching... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:16
Regretting Science and Technology
Despite the disasters caused by science and technology, their mistaken approach to the truth, and... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:17
Literature
1. Words are one of the best means to transfer ideas to others. Those who use them skillfully... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:28
Pearls of Wisdom or Philosophy
1. Helplessness is not only a lack of strength and power. Many strong and talented people are seen... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:29
Civilization
1. Civilization does not mean being rich and putting on fine airs, nor does it mean satisfying... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:41
The Happy Future
My eyes closed, I imagine the happy future being formed in the "land of my hope." Beauties of every... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:43
Leading, Exalted Spirits
Leading, exalted spirits are pure in mind, noble in character, healthy and active, deep-sighted and... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:43
The New Man and Woman
History has carried us to the threshold of a new age open to the manifestations of Divine favor.... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:44
For The Conquest and Dominion of Hearts
Over the last few centuries, humanity has suffered hardship after hardship, traveling around pits... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:45
Victory of the Spirit
Human life is a composite of two distinct powers: the spirit and the flesh. Although they sometimes... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:46
People of Service
People of service must resolve, for the sake of their heart's cause, to cross over seas of "pus and... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:46
Clarity about Aims and Means
We must be as precise as possible about our project's aim and object. If we do so, we will not fall... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:47
Ideal Spirits
Those who strive to enlighten others, seek happiness for them, and extend a helping hand have such... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:48
Personal Integrity
Those who want to reform the world must first reform themselves. If they want to lead others to a... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:48
Heroes of Love
Only those who overflow with love will build the happy and enlightened world of the future. Their... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:49
Addiction to Comfort
Every noble cause and truth will gain constancy and a universal identity by its adherents'... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:50
Consultation
Consultation is the first requirement for reaching the right decision. Decisions reached without... Read moreFriday, 24 September 2010 06:50
No Turning Back from Democracy
It's wrong to see Islam and democracy as opposites. In periods when Islam wasn't fully practiced,... Read moreSunday, 26 September 2010 16:16
Democracy is an Irreversible Process
Turkey has a unique place among other Muslim countries. As a Muslim nation believing in democracy,... Read moreSunday, 26 September 2010 16:17
Born in Turkey and for some time resident in the United States of America, Fethullah Gülen is seen by the American pres as one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the planet. A philosopher, theologian and preacher, he is one of the founders of a movement which is widespread in many countries and active in very various fields, from the economy to education.
