Gülen movement, The
building social cohesion through dialogue and education
Gürkan Çelik
251 pages | ~7 hrs
Gülen movement, The
building social cohesion through dialogue and education
By Gürkan Çelik
In a world where religious differences often fuel division and misunderstanding, one spiritual movement offers a compelling alternative path toward unity and peace. This scholarly exploration examines the Gülen Movement, a transnational network of volunteers guided by the teachings of Turkish Muslim scholar Fethullah Gülen, who advocates for dialogue and education as transformative tools for social healing.
Rather than responding to conflict with confrontation, this movement demonstrates how spiritual principles can be translated into practical action for building bridges across cultural and religious divides. The book reveals how Gülen's spiritual message has inspired countless individuals to pursue ideals of peace and social cohesion, not through rhetoric alone, but through concrete educational initiatives and interfaith dialogue.
Drawing from social movement theory, the author presents a comprehensive analysis of how spiritual leadership can mobilize people toward constructive social change. The study examines the movement's spiritual foundations, intellectual framework, and practical applications, showing how religious conviction can become a force for unity rather than division.
For readers interested in understanding how faith-based movements can address contemporary social challenges, this work offers valuable insights into the intersection of spirituality, education, and peacebuilding. It demonstrates how one scholar's vision has evolved into a global network committed to fostering understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims through sustained dialogue and educational excellence.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Social conflict
- ✓ Explore Islam and world politics
- ✓ Cultivate inner peace
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Turkey, politics and government
- ✓ Explore Cultural pluralism
- ✓ Explore Islam
- ✓ Explore Social movements
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Details
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Eburon
- ISBN-13
- 9789059723696
- ISBN-10
- 9059723694
- Pages
- 251
- Language
- EN
