A Life of Service
HOME Erzurum, 1938–1959 Fethullah Gülen Hocaefendi was born in 1938 in Erzurum, Turkey, to a pious family. Under…
Issue 162 (Nov - Dec 2024)
55 articles
A Lasting Legacy
“A person who was non-existent, but we gave him life and then we gave him a noor, a…
The Legacy Is Released
I come to you to express the deep sadness I feel at the passing of your beloved Hocaefendi.…
Gülen: A Life of Service
“Several years ago, I became acquainted with a Turkish-originated movement that sponsored interfaith dialogue. The members of the…
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…
Farewell to Fethullah Gülen
We were not too far away from a meeting which would have brought about an intense exchange of…
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…