Fethullah Gülen is a Turkish Islamic scholar, preacher, and social activist. He is the founder of the Gülen movement, a worldwide network of educational institutions, businesses, and non-governmental organizations that promote interfaith dialogue, education, and community service.
Gülen was born in 1941 in Erzurum, Turkey. He studied Islamic theology and philosophy at the University of Ankara, and later became a professor of religion at the university. In the 1970s, Gülen began to preach about the importance of interfaith dialogue, education, and community service. He established a network of schools and dormitories for students, and also founded a number of businesses and non-governmental organizations.
The Gülen movement has grown rapidly in recent years, and now has a presence in over 150 countries. The movement’s schools and universities are known for their high academic standards, and its businesses and non-governmental organizations provide a wide range of services to communities around the world.
Gülen has been praised by many for his work promoting interfaith dialogue and education. However, he has also been criticized by some for his alleged involvement in politics. In 2016, the Turkish government accused Gülen of orchestrating a failed coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Gülen has denied the charges, and has said that he is a victim of a political witch hunt.
The Turkish government has demanded that the United States extradite Gülen to Turkey, but the U.S. government has so far declined to do so. Gülen has been living in self-imposed exile in the United States since 1999.
The Gülen movement is a complex and controversial organization. Its supporters see it as a force for good in the world, while its critics see it as a threat to democracy. The movement is likely to remain a topic of debate for many years to come.
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