In Honor of Mr. Gülen
By his students. That’s how I know Imam Fethullah Gülen, may his memory be a blessing. Rooted in…
Society
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Seeing the World Differently Through Gülen
The second time I met Fethullah Gülen was with a group of academics. We were ushered into a…
Syed Muhammed Fethullah Gülen and the Relevance of His Legacy
All humans are born within the bounds of earthly “time” and “space,” but only a select few transcend…
Talk Like TED
In a world where ideas hold the power to transform lives, Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo becomes…
Seeking After the Truth…
After the exhausting hustle and bustle of the day, you finally throw yourself into your seat and take…
Flux and Fury
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates sorrow. Let…
The Case for Heaven
The question of what happens after we die is one that has been pondered by humans for centuries.…
Hearts and Minds: Hizmet Schools and Interethnic Relations
Authored by Dr. Vincent N. Parrillo and Dr. Maboud Ansari, two American scholars specializing in sociology, Hearts and…
Mirrors with Persona
In contemplating the profound messages delivered by prophets throughout history, such as the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, one…
Against All Odds
I am certain that if, two hours ago, I hadn’t seen it happen right in front of my…
Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
“Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies” is a book by philosopher Nick Bostrom that explores the potential impact of artificial…
Between Thought and Action: An Intellectual Biography of Fethullah Gülen
I follow closely and with great interest what Western thinkers write and think about the Hizmet Movement, how…
You Are the Placebo
Can our thoughts and beliefs have a powerful effect on our health and well-being? Dr. Joe Dispenza, a…
A Story That Is Not Mine
Every day of our lives is a spot on our map. It can be a success, a failure,…
Words as Pictures
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center discovered that when we look at a written word, a special part…