Farewell to Fethullah Gülen
We were not too far away from a meeting which would have brought about an intense exchange of…
Fethullah Gulen
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A Movement of Peace
Millions of people around the world are mourning Fetullah Gülen, who died Sunday at the retreat center in…
Tribute to Fethullah Gülen
Sadly, I never had the privilege to meet Fethullah Gülen. However, I did have the opportunity to interact…
The Rewards of Service
When I was a high school student in San Francisco, CA, John F. Kennedy was elected the 35th…
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,…
Awakening of Consciences
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Muhammed Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi. I extend my heartfelt condolences to…
His Doors Were Always Open
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, Alaaka Association extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved…
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…
A Reminder for Those Who Remember
“…This is a reminder for those who remember.” (Surah Hud 114) In his last encounter with the youth,…
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…
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…
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 Fethullah Gülen I Came to Know
When I wrote the first critical biography in English of the Muslim scholar and preacher M. Fethullah Gülen,…
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.…
Respected Teacher
I am deeply pained to know that Fethullah Gülen, one of the most enlightened Sufi Islamic scholars in…