What makes the ideas of an Islamic scholar from the heartland of eastern Anatolia
relevant to more than 150 countries across the world? To some, it is the
authenticity, dedication, activism, sincerity, and solidarity of the participants
in what Fethullah Gülen, the inspiring figure behind the movement, has called
the “volunteers movement” or simply hizmet (service). This global movement
provides opportunities for education, promotes intercultural dialogue, supports
democratization and human rights, and connects businesses and activists for
community partnership.
American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences