| Written by Miles South Wednesday, 28 September 2011 |
Local fire, police officials reflect on 9/11
The UK chapter of the Rumi Forum invited local public safety officials to the Hilary J. Boone center Wednesday for a special 9/11 tribute.
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| Written by Rumi Admin Tuesday, 27 September 2011 |
The Rumi Forum and the Turkic American Alliance (TAA) of Washington, D.C., organizations in the Washington metropolitan area promoting interfaith dialog and peace, organized the Annual Intercultural İftar Dinner.
Read more: Interfaith dialog advocated at iftar dinner in Washington
| Written by Rumi Admin Friday, 29 April 2011 |
In the first year since the Gulen Institute Youth Platform launched its international essay contest, it has succeeded in attracting entries from students all over the world.
More than 600 students from 53 countries and 35 states in the U.S. sent in their essays.
The topic: “The use of military means as a solution to today’s international and national political issues: Diplomacy or war, democracy or military coup?”
The Gulen Institute along with the Rumi Forum in Washington, D.C. invited winners of the essay contest on a 4-day excursion to Washington, D.C. between April 4th and April 8th.
Read more: Gulen Institute Honor World Youth in Washington DC
| Written by Ke’Undra Bishop Monday, 25 April 2011 |
For decades, many organizations at UK have focused on reaching out to the student population by promoting positive missions throughout the school year.
In 2006, the Intercultural Dialogue Organization has been successful with their mission to promote respect and love toward all cultures, backgrounds and religions.
The organization was founded by Mehmet Saracoglu, a graduate research assistant in the mining engineering departing, with the help from Peter Berres, a former professor in the College of Health Science.
Read more: Kentucky Kernel: Intercultural Dialogue Organization shows love
| Written by Today's Zaman Saturday, 09 April 2011 |
The Rumi Forum, an international organization promoting interfaith dialogue and peace, presented awards celebrating peace and dialogue initiatives by local Maryland officials at their annual Peace and Dialogue Awards ceremony on the weekend.
Highlighting the importance of education and intercultural and interfaith dialog towards building sustainable peace, the awards ceremony this year focused on honoring those officials in Maryland who utilized education and interfaith dialog to promote peace.
Read more: Today's Zaman: Rumi Forum’s annual awards honor education and peace initiatives
| Written by NYTimes Tuesday, 22 February 2011 |
A Turkish citizen spreads a message of love and coexistence from the US
Fethullah Gülen is a name that was discovered by the world media only recently. He and the vast education network operating throughout the world that sympathizes with his thoughts received the attention of Western intellectuals primarily because he was seen as the antithesis of radical Islam. Gülen, though, does not have a dialectic view of history and does not want to be labeled 'anti' anything.
Read more: Fethullah Gulen's full interview with the New York Times
| Written by Today's Zaman Sunday, 30 January 2011 |
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 85
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Fethullah Gülen for his ongoing and inspirational contributions to the promotion of global peace and understanding; and
WHEREAS, A Turkish scholar, author, poet, preacher, and educational activist, Fethullah Gülen has inspired a worldwide social movement that promotes humanistic values and service and is known as the Hizmet Movement or the Gülen Movement; and
Read more: Senate of the State of Texas recognizes Fethullah Gulen
| Written by Lucky Severson Friday, 28 January 2011 |
A very informative PBS documentary about The Gulen Movement by Lucky Severson.
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Fethullah Gulen, Rumi Forum Honorary President, named in 2013 TIME 100 list
We were delighted to hear today that Mr. Fethullah Gulen, an inspiration for many of our volunteers and donors, was named as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2013.
Being named on the TIME100 list is recognition we see befitting of Mr. Gulen, who has dedicated his life to interfaith tolerance and peaceful coexistence with people of all faiths and backgrounds. His reinterpretation of aspects of Islamic tradition not only meets the needs of contemporary Muslims, but also inspires millions in Turkey and around the world to promote community service, intercultural dialogue and education.
Statement from Fethullah Gulen Condemning Boston Marathon Attack
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 17, 2013
Statement from Fethullah Gulen Condemning Boston Marathon Attack
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic bomb attack at the Boston Marathon that cost the lives of innocent people and injured many more. I express my absolute condemnation of this senseless act of violence that accomplished nothing more than the infliction of unbearable pain on innocent people. I send my sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and my prayers for a speedy recovery of the injured. On this sad occasion, I reiterate my condemnation of all forms of terror, which can never be justified by its perpetrators or their stated purposes. I hope that the perpetrators will be swiftly brought to justice and steps will be taken to prevent such horrific acts in the future. In difficult times such as this, I believe we must reaffirm our shared values of peaceful dialogue and mutual respect.”
STATEMENT on Boston Bombings - Rumi Forum - April 16, 2013
The Rumi Forum condemns the actions of those responsible for the horrific incidents in Boston yesterday. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the victims and their families, the wider Boston community and all Americans. Terror, violence and the killing of innocent people can never lead to beneficial results. The Rumi Forum believes that dialogue is the most important way to bring people together to discuss differences and plays the utmost important role of overcoming prejudice and ignorance.
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Fethullah Gulen is regarded as the founder and inspirer of the global social movement known as the Hizmet (Service) Movement, more popularly known as the Gulen Movement.
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