Fethullah Gulen's Teaching and Practice: Inheritance, Context, and Interactive Development

This book explores the life and teachings of Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish Muslim scholar, and the impact of the July 2016 events in Turkey on his movement, known as Hizmet. It argues that Gülen's teaching is rooted in the Quran and Sunnah and explores the relationship between Gülen and Hizmet.

Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This groundbreaking book is the first of its kind to delve into the life and teachings of the Turkish Muslim scholar, Fethullah Gülen, since the July 2016 events in Turkey that caused significant trauma and disruption to his initiatives, known as Hizmet. Drawing on extensive primary interviews with Gülen and Hizmet participants, as well as a comprehensive literature review, the book offers a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of Gülen's teaching. It reveals how his teachings are rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, and how they have been dynamically interpreted and disseminated in response to the changing geographical, temporal, and existential contexts in which they have been received, translated, and communicated.

The book argues that Gülen and his teaching cannot be understood apart from Hizmet, as they are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. It delves into the historical and cultural heritage of both, highlighting the contributions of Gülen and his followers to various fields, including education, interfaith dialogue, and social welfare. A more geographically focused case study is presented in author Paul Weller's book, Hizmet in Transitions: European Developments of a Turkish Muslim-Inspired Movement, also published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2022.

This book provides valuable insights into the global impact of Hizmet and its followers, shedding light on the ways in which Gülen's teachings have resonated with people across different cultures and regions. It offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by the movement, as well as its potential for positive change and transformation. Overall, this book is a crucial contribution to the study of religion, politics, and social movements, and it will be of interest to scholars, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Weight: 483g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030973629
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022