European Muslims, Civility and Public Life- Perspectives On and From the Gülen Movement
edited by Paul Weller & Ihsan Yilmaz
Assessment of the influence and impact of the Islamic scholar and activist Fethullah Gülen, and those who are inspired by him, on contemporary Islam.
Description
This edited collection deals with the challenges and opportunities faced by Muslims and the wider society in Europe following the Madrid train bombings of 2003 and the London Transport attacks of 2007. The contributors explore the challenges to the concept and practice of civility in public life within a European context, and demonstrates the contributions that can be made in this regard by the thought and practice of the global movement associated with the Turkish Muslim scholar Fethullah Gülen. The importance and distinctiveness of teaching of Gülen and the practice of the movement is that it is rooted in a confident Turkish Islamic heritage while being fully engaged with modernity. It offers the possibility of a contextualised renewal of Islam for Muslims in Europe while being fully rooted in the teachings of the Qu’ran and the Sunnah of the Prophet.
This volume is an important contribution to the study of the movement, which advocates the freedom of religion while making an Islamic contribution to the wider society based on a commitment to service of others.
Table of Contents
1. A Gülen Movement Overview Paul Weller & Ihsan Yilmaz \ Part I: Perspectives on Gülen on Muslim Identity and Public Life \ 2. Dialogue and Transformative Resources: Perspectives from Fethullah Gülen on Religion and Public Life Paul Weller \ 3. Modern Ideals and Muslim Identity: Harmony or Contradiction? - A Text Linguistic Analysis of the Gülen Teaching and Movement Gurkan Celik, Kate Kirk & Yusuf Alan \ 4. Turkish Muslims And Islamic Turkey: Perspectives For A New European Islamic Identity? Shanthikumar Hettiarachchi \ Part II: Civility and Integration \ 5. Civility in Islamic Activism: Towards a Better Understanding of Shared Values for Civil Society Development Wanda Krause \ 6. Reflections on European Multiculturalism, Islam and Peaceful Coexistence: Tariq Ramadan and Fethullah Gülen Erkan Toguslu \ 7. Integration of Muslims in Europe and the Gülen Movement Araxs Pashayan \ Part III: Contexts \ 8. From “New Man” to “World Citizen”: The Replication of Gülen's Renewal Vision in the Dutch Context Tineke Peppinck \ 9. The Emergence of a Neo-Communitarian Movement in the Turkish Diaspora in Europe: the Strategies of Settlement and Competition in the Gülen Movement in France and Germany Emre Demir \ 10. Gülen Movement as an Integration Mechanism for Europe’s Turkish and Muslim Community Fatih Tedik \ 11. Reflecting on the Gülen Movement’s Interfaith Dialogue Work through the Activities of NITECA, a Gülen-Inspired Society Based in Northern Ireland Jonathan Lacey \ Part IV: Combatting Terrorism \ 12. Robustness and Civility: Themes from Fethullah Gülen as Resource and Challenge for Government, Muslims and Civil Society in the United Kingdom Paul Weller \ 13. A Suni Muslim Scholar’s Humanitarian and Religious Rejection of Violence Against Civilians Y. Alp Aslandogan & Bekir Cinar \ 14. The Work of Fethullah Gülen and The Role of Non-violence in a Time of Terror Steve Wright \ 15. Combatting Terrorism in Britain: Gülen’s Ideas Asaf Hussain \ 16. Conclusion Paul Weller & Ihsan Yilmaz \ Bibliography \ Index
Author(s)
Paul Weller is Professor of Inter-Religious Relations at the University of Derby and Visiting Fellow in the Oxford Centre for Christianity and Culture at Regent’s Park College, University of Oxford, UK.
Ihsan Yilmaz is Professor of Comparative Law, Legal Sociology, Islamic Law and Turkish Politics at the University of London, UK, and Fatih University, Istanbul, Turkey.
* ISBN: 9781441102072
272 Pages, paperback * Also available in: hardcover
FULL DETAILS:
European Muslims, Civility and Public Life - Continuum
SEE ALSO:
http://rumiforum.blogspot.com/2010/09/rumi-forum-suggested-links-has-been.html
BOOKS ON or BY FETHULLAH GULN:
Thursday, November 25, 2010
NEW BOOK - European Muslims, Civility and Public Life - Paul Weller + Ihsan Yilmaz
MEDIA - John Esposito: It sets an example in that it (Gulen Movement) is very global and pluralistic
Ebru TV interviews Dr John Esposito and Dr Robert Pape at the recent Gulen Conference in Chicago
Full interview below
Supporters Gather Over Gulen Movement
Scholars from around the world gathered for a conference in Chicago to talk about the Gulen movement and Fethullah Gulen. Organizers say the meeting was necessary because fear and hatred continue to influence public opinion and there is a need to focus on people and groups that promote peace and understanding.
Speakers from 26 different countries addressed the international conference.
It began with a keynote speech by John Esposito, who recently co-edited a book titled “Islam and Peacebuilding: Gülen Movement Initiatives.”
Also on hand was Thomas Michel of the Vatican, who focused on the two core values of the Gulen movement -- worship and servanthood to God
Meanwhile, the legendary scholar of religious studies Martin Marty suggested in his presentation that “the Gülen example helps relate moderate Islam to others....
WATCH INTERVIEW :
http://news.ebru.tv/en/USA/17417.html
Full interview below
Supporters Gather Over Gulen Movement
Scholars from around the world gathered for a conference in Chicago to talk about the Gulen movement and Fethullah Gulen. Organizers say the meeting was necessary because fear and hatred continue to influence public opinion and there is a need to focus on people and groups that promote peace and understanding.
Speakers from 26 different countries addressed the international conference.
It began with a keynote speech by John Esposito, who recently co-edited a book titled “Islam and Peacebuilding: Gülen Movement Initiatives.”
Also on hand was Thomas Michel of the Vatican, who focused on the two core values of the Gulen movement -- worship and servanthood to God
Meanwhile, the legendary scholar of religious studies Martin Marty suggested in his presentation that “the Gülen example helps relate moderate Islam to others....
WATCH INTERVIEW :
http://news.ebru.tv/en/USA/17417.html
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
MEDIA - Gulen : A model for other religions - Dirk Ficca
A new article based on an interview in Brussels appeared in the media a few days ago, including an interesting view on Fethullah Gulen's as a model for others
| ‘Gülen not only my hero, also a model for other religions’ 22 November 2010, Monday / Hatice Avcı, Brussels | ||||||||||||
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| A leading American minister has said all religions need an adherent like Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish-Islamic scholar whose teachings focusing on interfaith dialogue have been widely lauded around the world. | ||||||||||||
| “He is not only my hero for what he has done for the Muslim societies but also [offers] a model for all other religions,” said Dirk Ficca, executive director of the Chicago-based Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, an international NGO aiming to cultivate better understanding between the world’s religious and spiritual communities by highlighting the similarities while also acknowledging the differences between them.... FULL ARTICLE: http://www.sundayszaman.com/sunday/newsDetail_getNewsById.action?newsId=227553 | ||||||||||||
MEDIA - An evening of friendship - NEWARK POST
An evening of friendship
The American Turkish Friendship Association and the Rumi Forum Thursday night held their second annual Friendship Dinner at the Embassy Suites in Newark.
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| Faruk Taban, President, Turkic American Alliance (TAA) |
The theme of the dinner was The Art of Living Together and a number of speakers echoed that theme.
Receiving awards at the event were State Rep. Michael Ramone, R-Newark and outgoing New Castle County Sheriff Michael Walsh. The media award went to Ralph Bush, general manager of the Upper Shore Division for ACM Chesapeake, publisher of the Newark Post. The keynote address was delivered by New Castle County Council member Lisa Diller, whose district includes Newark. Diller, a former pastor spoke on one of the namesakes of the dinner, Rumi, a Muslim poet, theologian and mystic who lived in the 12th century. His teachings advocated peace and tolerance.
The night ended with a program of Turkish Music
FULL ARTICLE BELOW:
http://www.newarkpostonline.com/articles/2010/11/19/news/doc4ce6dc7e5b3f5228160323.txt
SEE ALSO:http://rumiforum.blogspot.com/2010/09/rumi-forum-suggested-links-has-been.html
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
International Essay competition - sponsored by Rumi Forum and Gulen Institute
Rumi Forum in line with its mission of promoting global peace has come together with the Gulen Institute to organize an International Essay Competition - details of which are below
Youth Summit 2011: An International High School Essay Contest
Image via WikipediaRumi Forum and the Gulen Institute, University of Houston is organizing an International Essay Contest for all high school students in grades 9 through 12 enrolled in public or private schools. Winners will receive up to $4000 in prize money and a trip to the USA capitol, Washington DC
Students from all over the United States and abroad are encouraged to participate in the Essay Contest to address the following topic:
The use of military means as a solution to today’s international and national political issues: Diplomacy or war, democracy or military coup?
For more information follow this link: www.guleninstitute.org/youthplatform or email:
youthplatform@guleninstitute.org
Youth Summit 2011: An International High School Essay Contest
Image via WikipediaStudents from all over the United States and abroad are encouraged to participate in the Essay Contest to address the following topic:
The use of military means as a solution to today’s international and national political issues: Diplomacy or war, democracy or military coup?
For more information follow this link: www.guleninstitute.org/youthplatform or email:
youthplatform@guleninstitute.org
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