May 29, 2011
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gulen4peace: Fethullah Gülen’s Philosophy of Education in Pract...
gulen4peace: Fethullah Gülen’s Philosophy of Education in Pract...: "Ruth Woodhall In this study I first examine Gülen ’s own writings and statements about education and show how Gülen ’s educational philosop..."
May 26, 2011
Fethullah Gülen’s Philosophy of Education in Practice
Ruth Woodhall
In this study I first examine Gülen’s own writings and statements about education and show how Gülen’s educational philosophy is reflected in practice in the movement's activities. I argue that measuring the achievements of the movement indicates that the application of Gülen’s philosophy is the key to the success of the movement. This study depends to a large extent on my own experience of working within the movement in a number of different locations and roles over a period of almost ten years.
The purpose of education
Throughout his public life, Gulen has taught that learning is a duty for all humans and “by fulfilling it we attain the rank of true humanity and become a beneficial element of society” (Ünal and Williams 2000:308). Gülen is not only addressing the education of children in his writings but the education of all. The participants in the movement see themselves as learning or attempting to learn all the time and the dominant theme of the movement is the struggle for self-improvement.
read more at http://hizmetmovement.blogspot.com/2011/05/fethullah-gulens-philosophy-of.html
In this study I first examine Gülen’s own writings and statements about education and show how Gülen’s educational philosophy is reflected in practice in the movement's activities. I argue that measuring the achievements of the movement indicates that the application of Gülen’s philosophy is the key to the success of the movement. This study depends to a large extent on my own experience of working within the movement in a number of different locations and roles over a period of almost ten years.
The purpose of education
Throughout his public life, Gulen has taught that learning is a duty for all humans and “by fulfilling it we attain the rank of true humanity and become a beneficial element of society” (Ünal and Williams 2000:308). Gülen is not only addressing the education of children in his writings but the education of all. The participants in the movement see themselves as learning or attempting to learn all the time and the dominant theme of the movement is the struggle for self-improvement.
read more at http://hizmetmovement.blogspot.com/2011/05/fethullah-gulens-philosophy-of.html
Worldly Asceticism in Islamic Casting: Fethullah Gulen's Inspired Piety and Activism
M. Elisabeth Özdalga
The road democracy is long and conflict-ridden. Although crises are inevitable in this process, nations differ with and find paths out of political deadlock. Since modern democracy is built on urban mass society, the problems of democracy often are closely connected to those of integrating an increasingly complex and diversified society. An essential part of the democratic process is the growth of a public sphere. Recently in Turkey, a Muslim country with a long tradition of democratic rule, a question that has become especially focused: Who rules over the public sphere? During its 50-year long experience of parliamentary democracy Turkey has faced several deep and on-going crises, including three military interventions. At a time when its membership in the European Union (EU) is being discussed seriously, open military intervention is no longer a feasible alternative to social and political disorder. Therefore, to maintain control over society increasingly has come to mean controlling the public sphere. The effect of this urge to keep society under control by means of monitoring the public arena has meant that the military-and the state-have become more involved than over before in the affairs of civil society. Refraining from the use of arms and acting in accordance with what the late Commander in Chief of the Naval Forces, Guven Erkaya, called the "non-armed forces" [silahsiz kuvvetler [1]] does not imply democratic improvement. On the contrary, this kind of indirect interference, due to its manipulative character, may have even more detrimental effects than direct intervention in the building of civil society.
read entire article at http://hizmetmovement.blogspot.com/2011/05/worldly-asceticism-in-islamic-casting.html
The road democracy is long and conflict-ridden. Although crises are inevitable in this process, nations differ with and find paths out of political deadlock. Since modern democracy is built on urban mass society, the problems of democracy often are closely connected to those of integrating an increasingly complex and diversified society. An essential part of the democratic process is the growth of a public sphere. Recently in Turkey, a Muslim country with a long tradition of democratic rule, a question that has become especially focused: Who rules over the public sphere? During its 50-year long experience of parliamentary democracy Turkey has faced several deep and on-going crises, including three military interventions. At a time when its membership in the European Union (EU) is being discussed seriously, open military intervention is no longer a feasible alternative to social and political disorder. Therefore, to maintain control over society increasingly has come to mean controlling the public sphere. The effect of this urge to keep society under control by means of monitoring the public arena has meant that the military-and the state-have become more involved than over before in the affairs of civil society. Refraining from the use of arms and acting in accordance with what the late Commander in Chief of the Naval Forces, Guven Erkaya, called the "non-armed forces" [silahsiz kuvvetler [1]] does not imply democratic improvement. On the contrary, this kind of indirect interference, due to its manipulative character, may have even more detrimental effects than direct intervention in the building of civil society.
read entire article at http://hizmetmovement.blogspot.com/2011/05/worldly-asceticism-in-islamic-casting.html
May 20, 2011
Turkish Scholar Fethullah Gulen Honored with "Peacebuilding Award"
Sezai KalaycıThe EastWest Institute (EWI) honored well-respected Turkish intellectual and scholar Fethullah Gülen with its 2011 EWI Peace Building Award at an awards dinner held in New York on Tuesday for his contribution to world peace.
Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV) President Mustafa Yeşil received the prestigious award on behalf of Gülen. In a message he sent to the ceremony, Gülen said he accepted the award not on behalf of himself but on behalf of numerous volunteers, among whom he sees himself.
Gülen is a Turkish Islamic scholar well known for his teachings promoting mutual understanding and tolerance between cultures. One of the world's most influential Islamic scholars, Gülen came out at the top of the list of “The World's Top 20 Public Intellectuals” by the magazines Foreign Policy and Prospect in 2008. Now residing in the US, Gülen has pioneered educational activities in a number of countries along with efforts to promote intercultural and interfaith activities around the world. He has written nearly 50 books in Turkish, some of them translated into several languages.
Sezai KalaycıThe EastWest Institute (EWI) honored well-respected Turkish intellectual and scholar Fethullah Gülen with its 2011 EWI Peace Building Award at an awards dinner held in New York on Tuesday for his contribution to world peace.
Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV) President Mustafa Yeşil received the prestigious award on behalf of Gülen. In a message he sent to the ceremony, Gülen said he accepted the award not on behalf of himself but on behalf of numerous volunteers, among whom he sees himself.
Gülen is a Turkish Islamic scholar well known for his teachings promoting mutual understanding and tolerance between cultures. One of the world's most influential Islamic scholars, Gülen came out at the top of the list of “The World's Top 20 Public Intellectuals” by the magazines Foreign Policy and Prospect in 2008. Now residing in the US, Gülen has pioneered educational activities in a number of countries along with efforts to promote intercultural and interfaith activities around the world. He has written nearly 50 books in Turkish, some of them translated into several languages.
read more at http://hizmetmovement.blogspot.com/2011/05/eastwest-institute-honors-gulen-with.html
Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV) President Mustafa Yeşil received the prestigious award on behalf of Gülen. In a message he sent to the ceremony, Gülen said he accepted the award not on behalf of himself but on behalf of numerous volunteers, among whom he sees himself.
Gülen is a Turkish Islamic scholar well known for his teachings promoting mutual understanding and tolerance between cultures. One of the world's most influential Islamic scholars, Gülen came out at the top of the list of “The World's Top 20 Public Intellectuals” by the magazines Foreign Policy and Prospect in 2008. Now residing in the US, Gülen has pioneered educational activities in a number of countries along with efforts to promote intercultural and interfaith activities around the world. He has written nearly 50 books in Turkish, some of them translated into several languages.
Sezai KalaycıThe EastWest Institute (EWI) honored well-respected Turkish intellectual and scholar Fethullah Gülen with its 2011 EWI Peace Building Award at an awards dinner held in New York on Tuesday for his contribution to world peace.
Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV) President Mustafa Yeşil received the prestigious award on behalf of Gülen. In a message he sent to the ceremony, Gülen said he accepted the award not on behalf of himself but on behalf of numerous volunteers, among whom he sees himself.
Gülen is a Turkish Islamic scholar well known for his teachings promoting mutual understanding and tolerance between cultures. One of the world's most influential Islamic scholars, Gülen came out at the top of the list of “The World's Top 20 Public Intellectuals” by the magazines Foreign Policy and Prospect in 2008. Now residing in the US, Gülen has pioneered educational activities in a number of countries along with efforts to promote intercultural and interfaith activities around the world. He has written nearly 50 books in Turkish, some of them translated into several languages.
read more at http://hizmetmovement.blogspot.com/2011/05/eastwest-institute-honors-gulen-with.html
May 15, 2011
Turkey best example of how Islam, democracy can coexist
Turkey rapidly becomes a central power in its region. Not only is it becoming an economic power, but also it sets an example for how democratic values can be adopted without having to shed parts of one’s native culture. Turkey has implemented a multi-party democracy since 1950. The Muslim majority country’s struggle wasn’t without its hardships including a couple of coup d’états. Today Turkey’s democracy is stronger than ever before and getting more enduring with a participatory culture setting its roots deep into Turkish society.
Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of the US Congress, has said Turkey is the most important country in the region and the best example of how Islam and democracy can coexist.
Ellison, visiting Turkey upon the invitation of the Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON), had talks with Turkish officials, including Finance Minister Ali Babacan, in Ankara. The congressman told Today's Zaman in an interview that it is very important for Turkey to undertake humanitarian aid mission in this region, while praising Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's initiatives with respect to the unrest and chaos in the Mideast and North Africa. Ellison pointed to the historical link between the US and Turkey and said the ties will continue to grow closer in the future, too.
Ellison also welcomed schools established in the US by businessmen inspired by Fethullah Gulen and said these schools contribute to tolerance and dialogue and that he likes their approach to education.
Keith Ellison, the first Muslim member of the US Congress, has said Turkey is the most important country in the region and the best example of how Islam and democracy can coexist.
Ellison, visiting Turkey upon the invitation of the Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON), had talks with Turkish officials, including Finance Minister Ali Babacan, in Ankara. The congressman told Today's Zaman in an interview that it is very important for Turkey to undertake humanitarian aid mission in this region, while praising Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's initiatives with respect to the unrest and chaos in the Mideast and North Africa. Ellison pointed to the historical link between the US and Turkey and said the ties will continue to grow closer in the future, too.
Ellison also welcomed schools established in the US by businessmen inspired by Fethullah Gulen and said these schools contribute to tolerance and dialogue and that he likes their approach to education.
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