1. The Hizmet (Gulen) Movement

2. An attempt at the description A transnational, faith based, civil society movement.

3. Muhammad Fethullah Gulen (1941-) Scholar, preacher, activist.

4. Historical Overview Late 60s,  educational initiatives within Turkey Late 80s,  the dissolution of the communist block  expansion to the Central Asia. Last two decades  a truly transnational phenomenon.

5. Ideals and Values Problems: Poverty, ignorance, rivalry Cures: Education and dialogue In search of a synthesis Serving creation is serving God

6. The Dimensions of the Hizmet Movement Education Interfaith-Intercultural Dialogue Media Business Associations Humanitarian Aid Healthcare

7. Education (Schools) Non-denominational Non-religious Academic success “Peace Islands”

8. Interfaith-Intrafaith Dialogue Activities Conferences Trips Dinners Platforms Institutes Magazines

11. Organizational Structure Highly de-centralized Loosely organized No membership

12. Berrin

13. Fundraising Solely relying on donations. Local fundraisings Principle of giving

14. Outreach and Social Network Discussion Groups Magazines, Books, Newspapers Audio/Video Recordings TVs, Radios

15. Terrorism-9/11 Gulen: “Taking an innocent life, for any purpose whatsoever, is incompatible with Islam.”

16. Politics No partisanship. Gulen: “There is no return from democracy which is, although not perfect, the best form of governance we have.”

17. Sufism Not a Sufi order Spiritual depth in practicing religion F. Gulen, Emerald Hills of the Heart

18. Some Recent Studies Helen R. Ebaugh, A Sociological Analysis of the Gulen Movement J. Esposito, I. Yilmaz, Islam and Peacebuilding