Rumi Forum Condemns the Attack on the French Magazine Charlie Hebdo

The Rumi Forum condemns, in the strongest terms, the heinous attack on the French magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 people dead and several others injured. This despicable crime is committed against freedom of expression, democracy, peace and humanity. Acts of terrorism and killing of innocent people cannot be justified by any reason including religion. As our honorary chairman Fethullah Gulen stated we believe that no true Muslim can be a terrorist and no terrorist can be a true Muslim.

In these hard times we stand by the people of France and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the deceased while wishing a quick recovery to those who are injured. We pray for patience and perseverance, and for their suffering to be alleviated. 

Please also read Fethullah Gulen's Condemnation of violence and terrorism:

http://rumiforum.blogspot.com/2012/09/financial-times-opinion-by-fethullah.html#axzz3O9lMU7xw

http://www.rumiforum.org/announcements/fethullah-gulen-statement-on-isis.html

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MEDIA: Fethullah Gulen addresses UN Peace Summit

By Selcuk Gultasli at Today's Zaman

The Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV), the Swiss Dialogue Institute and the University of Geneva jointly organized a peace summit titled “Mobilizing Civil Society for Building Peace” at the UN Center in Geneva on October 24. Gulen inaugurated the conference, which was held in the building where 70 percent of the UN's activities are held, where more than 9,500 UN staff work and 176 out of 193 UN members are represented by ambassadors. Gulen was not there physically, but the hall was packed when his message was read aloud by German historian and journalist Jochen Thies.

The event attracted a great deal of attention, as evidenced by the participation of renowned individuals, including Hassan al-Benna's grandson Tariq Ramadan; Ela Gandhi, the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, whose statue stands in the garden of the UN Center; and Gunnar Johan Stalsett, from the Norwegian Nobel Committee. A total of 800 renowned figures from 50 countries participated in this gathering.... (continued)

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