November 2024

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Braam Hanekom

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Gülen for a Reconciled World

It is with deep sadness that we learned about the death of Fethullah Gülen. Fethullah Gülen was a leader, a reformer, but above all a spiritual leader who was true to his spiritual foundations, but s... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Margaret A. Johnson

17060

4 min read

In Memoriam Fethullah Gülen

I met Hocaefendi in person only once, and the dua (prayer) that he made for us remains a most treasured gift. Instead, I came to know him through the hizmet community. Attending their sohbets (reading... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Wahbi Long

15757

2 min read

The Wellspring of Humility

My association with Hizmet dates back to a halaqah (study circle) I used to attend in Cape Town, South Africa, around 2004, when a small group of brothers would meet on a weekly basis to read from, an... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

John Cardinal Onaiyekan

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He Lives On

May the peace and consolation of the Almighty and Merciful God be with you and with the entire Hizmet Community on the passing into eternal life of your great Founder and Leader, Fethullah Gulen. May ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Tushar Gandhi

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Rest in Peace

Rest in Peace Fethullah Gülen in exile from his beloved country. Another voice of peace muted. A great loss to humanity... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Aaron Cohen

15706

2 min read

In Honor of Mr. Gülen

By his students. That’s how I know Imam Fethullah Gülen, may his memory be a blessing. Rooted in Turkish Sunni Islam, Mr. Gülen’s teachings, faith, and way of life focused on education, achievement, ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Sudheen Kulkarni

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Respected Teacher

I am deeply pained to know that Fethullah Gülen, one of the most enlightened Sufi Islamic scholars in modern times, is no more. I had the honour of meeting him at his spiritual centre in Pennsylvania,... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Mehmet Enes Ergene

17095

7 min read

Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi and His Will

How would I summarize Hocaefendi’s life in one sentence? A single sentence that could encapsulate his entire life. In the first few days of my endeavor seeking an answer to this question, I found myse... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Jon Pahl

18294

3 min read

The Fethullah Gülen I Came to Know

When I wrote the first critical biography in English of the Muslim scholar and preacher M. Fethullah Gülen, I consciously chose not to meet with him until I had finished a complete first draft of the ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Naveed Sheikh

16656

3 min read

The Rain That Gives Life: In Memoriam of Hocaefendi

A scholar buried is a treasure entrusted to the earth. In a well-known narration, the Prophet (upon whom be peace) said, "Allah does not take away knowledge by removing it from the hearts of people, ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Daniel Skubik

16603

5 min read

Models of Education: Fethullah Gülen, Hizmet Schools, and Formation of Conscience

It is a privilege from Allah to offer this essay in memory of Fethullah Gülen, concerning one of the critical subjects of his teaching, preaching and scholarship over the years: education as the found... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Gérard Siegwald

18204

2 min read

A Spiritual Legacy and a Call to Peace

The news of Fethullah Gülen’s passing profoundly impacts those who, near or far, have been inspired by his vision and the Hizmet movement. This movement has influenced generations, shaping their under... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Asuman Celik

16240

4 min read

A Reminder for Those Who Remember

“…This is a reminder for those who remember.” (Surah Hud 114) In his last encounter with the youth, he watched as they left and said, “I lived my whole life for them, never for myself…” These wor read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Mohammed Ibn Ahmed

15561

4 min read

In Memory of Hocaefendi Fethullah Gülen: A Life of Devotion and Divine Acceptance

In the quiet, reflective moments of our shared human journey, there arises a rare soul whose life transcends the ordinary, casting a profound light on what it means to serve, to believe, and to love. ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Alaaka Association

15745

2 min read

His Doors Were Always Open

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, Alaaka Association extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved father and our respected Imam. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. Imam’s ded... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Myrna Chayo

15326

3 min read

Awakening of Consciences

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Muhammed Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his relatives and to the volunteers of Hizmet. The ethical principles and wisdom of Mu... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Jon A. Yasin

15426

4 min read

The Rewards of Service

When I was a high school student in San Francisco, CA, John F. Kennedy was elected the 35th president of the United States. However, he only served from 1961 until 1963, when he was tragically assassi... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Yasien Alli

12052

2 min read

Ghurbah: A Pillar of Ethical Strength in Turbulent Times

Fethullah Gülen, a renowned Turkish scholar, went into self-imposed exile due to escalating tensions in Turkey. Since 1999, he has resided in the United States, unable to return to his homeland until ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Walter Ruby

12556

2 min read

Tribute to Fethullah Gülen

Sadly, I never had the privilege to meet Fethullah Gülen. However, I did have the opportunity to interact with many of the leaders of the movement Gülen created—the movement known as “Hizmet” (Service... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Joyce M. Davis

12680

2 min read

A Movement of Peace

Millions of people around the world are mourning Fetullah Gülen, who died Sunday at the retreat center in the Poconos Mountains that was headquarters for the global movement he led for decades. He was... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Dr. Jochen Thies

12608

2 min read

Farewell to Fethullah Gülen

We were not too far away from a meeting which would have brought about an intense exchange of views on our world. Alas, it didn’t happen! On one occasion Fethullah Gülen was not well, and on another, ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Alex Morel

12084

5 min read

Fethullah Gülen’s Gift to the World

News outlets all over the world have started the day with a major update: the Turkish cleric and teacher Fethullah Gülen has passed away. It did not make the front pages, but the news is there somewhe... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Janet A. Maulbeck

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The Legacy Is Released

I come to you to express the deep sadness I feel at the passing of your beloved Hocaefendi. Although I did not know him, I knew him, through you, his students, disciples, and followers. His love, his... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Joshua Ocheja

12696

4 min read

Gülen: A Life of Service

“Several years ago, I became acquainted with a Turkish-originated movement that sponsored interfaith dialogue. The members of the group, most of whom are Turkish, are also Muslims. I later discovere read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

Inamul Haq

13030

7 min read

A Lasting Legacy

“A person who was non-existent, but we gave him life and then we gave him a noor, a light, and then he walks among people with this light. Do you think this man can be equal to those who are still in ... read more..

01 Nov

Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)

The Fountain

12886

4 min read

A Life of Service

HOME Erzurum, 1938–1959 Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi was born in 1938 in Erzurum, Turkey, to a pious family. Under the oppressive conditions in the country against the pious, Fethullah was primarily t... read more..

01 Nov

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The Fountain

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In Memoriam M. Fethullah Gülen

In MemoriamFethullahGülen In MemoriamFethullahGülen This is a special edition dedicated to M. Fethullah Gülen, our beloved teacher and writer, who contributed to our magazine from the very beginning. ... read more..

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Monthly Archive

Gülen for a Reconciled World

In Memoriam Fethullah Gülen

The Wellspring of Humility

He Lives On

Rest in Peace

In Honor of Mr. Gülen

Respected Teacher

Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi and His Will

The Fethullah Gülen I Came to Know

The Rain That Gives Life: In Memoriam of Hocaefendi

Models of Education: Fethullah Gülen, Hizmet Schools, and Formation of Conscience

A Spiritual Legacy and a Call to Peace

A Reminder for Those Who Remember

In Memory of Hocaefendi Fethullah Gülen: A Life of Devotion and Divine Acceptance

His Doors Were Always Open

Awakening of Consciences

The Rewards of Service

Ghurbah: A Pillar of Ethical Strength in Turbulent Times

Tribute to Fethullah Gülen

A Movement of Peace

Farewell to Fethullah Gülen

Fethullah Gülen’s Gift to the World

The Legacy Is Released

Gülen: A Life of Service

A Lasting Legacy

A Life of Service

In Memoriam M. Fethullah Gülen