The principles and form of government that form the basis of democracy are compatible with Islamic values. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
Savage people realize their aims through fighting, through conflict. Cultivated and intellectual souls believe that they will attain their aims through thought and discussion. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
If somebody who appears to be a Hizmet sympathizer has been involved in an attempted coup, he betrays my ideals. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
Throughout my life, I have publicly and privately denounced military interventions in domestic politics. In fact, I have been advocating for democracy for decades. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
Turkey initiated true multiparty elections in 1950 to join NATO. As a requirement of its membership, NATO can and should demand that Turkey honor its commitment to the alliance’s democratic norms. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
Turkey is a diverse country… I think that democracy is the ideal system for a country with a social foundation such as this. My view is based on my belief that everyone should be able to comfortably live what they believe, and this is only possible in a truly democratic environment. I am insistent in my views and I strongly believe in what I say. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
Erdogan thinks if he gets rid of me, he thinks ending me will end the movement. He couldn’t be more wrong. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
The lesser jihad is our active fulfillment of Islam’s commands and duties. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
The greater jihad is proclaiming war on our ego’s destructive and negative emotions and thoughts… which prevent us from attaining perfection. Fethullah Gulen Read Quote
