A U.S.-based umbrella foundation which is affiliated with the movement is the Alliance for Shared Values. [110], In a reply, Abdullah Bozkurt, from the Gülen movement newspaper Today's Zaman, said Ahmet Åık was not being an investigative journalist conducting "independent research", but was hatching "a plot designed and put into action by the terrorist network itself".[111]. The Turkish government took over the Gülenist Zaman Daily, on 4 March 2016. Local politicians, students and academics regularly acknowledge the Hizmet Movement’s altruistic activities in the country. 2014. Above a grouping of such "secret" (not-publicly-acknowledged) imams is another such volunteer leader. Hizmet members furthermore believe that a moral movement like their own should not depend upon or need the state and, indeed, might even be corrupted by the state through direct association with its power. Turkish police entered the Zaman's headquarters by force and fired tear gas at the protesting journalists and civilians. None of this means there is significant sentiment in Turkey to create “an Islamic state,” or to apply Shari’a law; the Gülen movement itself categorically rejects any such quest. [38][39] Gülen and the Gülen movement are technology-friendly, work within current market and commerce structures, and are savvy users of modern communications and public relations. Hundreds of protestors were injured. On March 14, 2011, Avcı was also formally charged with being a member of the alleged Ergenekon gang. Would you like Wikipedia to always look as professional and up-to-date? “For the vast majority of the people in the Gülen movement, it’s quite clear. [54] In the words of the leader himself and the title of a cornerstone of his philosophy, Gülen promotes "an Ottoman Empire of the Mind". Beyond the borders of Turkey, many Gülen schools can be found in countries with large populations of people of Turkish descent. The article said pupils attending the "cults" schools in Germany were under immense pressure from their abi's (tutors) who were telling them which books to read, which movies to watch, which friends to meet and whether to see their families or not. Sometimes, he is accused of being a CIA operative, an agent of some foreign county (perhaps China), a subversive funded by Saudi Arabia, or even a functionary of the papacy (a “secret cardinal”)—none of which appears to have any credibility whatever. The lack of understanding on this point sometimes gets translated as a lack of transparency because it is not typical of what one would expect generally with regard to organizations. A post-coup purge in Turkey is continuing to take a huge toll on human life, making no exceptions for children. Most reviews are characteristically descriptive and favorable. A decade later, prosecutor Sarıkaya confessed that he was ordered by Gülenists to include General YaÅar Büyükanıt into the criminal indictment, in order to prevent his promotion in the army (Chief of General Staff) and to ease the grip on Gülenist structures within the army. Some are not, of course; and some are neutral. [91] In 2014 the movement reportedly conducted several meeting with the PKK, in parts of Northern Iraq under PKK control. To their chagrin perhaps, they find nothing of Gülen’s that speaks poorly of Atatürk or does anything but advocate democracy and civil liberty. For people who have taken these decisions to continue hiding their identities by saying open criticism could harm the movement is unethical. Hizmet members furthermore believe that a moral movement like their own should not depend upon or need the state and, indeed, might even be corrupted by the state through direct association with its power.”. [62], Hizmet-affiliated foundations and businesses were estimated as worth $20-to-$50 billion in 2015. According to Gareth H. Jenkins, a Senior Fellow of the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Joint Center at Johns Hopkins University: From the outset, the pro-AKP media, particularly the newspapers and television channels run by the Gülen Movement such as Zaman, Today's Zaman and Samanyolu TV, have vigorously supported the Ergenekon investigation.
During which 2000 readers, all of whom were alike each other were sent by the cult and wrote letters of complaint to the press council. [88][89][90], Since 2013 Gülen movement has been accused by the Turkish Government of collaborating with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The success, power and growing influence of the Gülen movement (Hizmet) has in turn generated critics. FGulen.com: Gulen movement questions and answers, arrested thousands of soldiers and judges, layman who serves for a stint within this volunteer position, Turkish governmentâGülen movement conflict, Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists, "The good, the bad and the Gülenists: The Role of the Gulen Movement in Turkey's Coup Attempt", "Gülen movement: Creating an elite to lead the state", "Creating an elite to lead the state: The Gulen movement in Turkey", "Loathed, hunted down, Gülen Movement finished in Turkey", "The rise, fall and future of Turkey's Gülen movement", "Dar al-Hizmet / Abode of Service in a Globalized World", Turkey: FETO terror group members get life sentences, "Fethullah Gülen's Pennsylvania Home - Business Insider", "Turkey officially designates Gulen religious group as terrorists", "Pakistanis laud 'landmark' verdict on FETO terror group", "GCC declare Gulen group a 'terrorist organisation, "Turkey Sentences 24 Journalists to Prison, Claiming Terrorism Ties - The New York Times", "Over half a million suspected Gülenists investigated since coup | Ahval", "In Sunni 'Cult' Fight, Turkey Guns For America's Richest And Most Politically Connected Cleric", "The Turkish exception: Gallipoli, Gülen, and capitalism", "Who Was Behind the Coup Attempt in Turkey? ‘Orwellian’ laws “CRC believes in the importance of celebrating the commonalities and respecting differences. [40], Within Turkey the Gülen movement keeps its distance from established Islamic political parties. Unlike with traditional tariqas, no-one makes pledges of any sort, upon joining the Gülen movement; one becomes a movement participant simply by working with others to promote and effect the movement's objectives of education and service. While the abi's were keeping a protocol of all those staying in the cult's dormitories. They include severe beatings, threats of sexual assault and actual sexual assault, electric shocks, waterboarding, punches/kicking, blows with objects, falaqa [foot beating], threats and verbal abuse, being forced to strip naked, rape with objects and other sexual violence or threats thereof, sleep deprivation, stress positions, and extended blindfolding and/or handcuffing for several days. The Hizmet movementâs stated success in this regard would initially make it ErdoÄanâs main partner, but also his eventual nemesis. Pages 15-16, In today’s Turkey Gülen movement represents an Islam, which is liberal and tolerant, which is in favor of the country’s EU bid and democratizing reforms. The Gülen movement gained influence on the Turkish police force and the judiciary during its alliance with conservative President ErdoÄan, which saw hundreds of Gülen supporters appointed to positions within the Turkish government. [99], In 2017, according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and to the British Parliament's Foreign Affairs Select Committee there was no "evidence to justify the designation of the Gülenists as a terrorist organisation by the UK". A statement by the US State Department cautioned Turkey not to violate its "own democratic foundations" while drawing attention to raids against media outlets "openly critical of the current Turkish government". However, given that prosecutors have twice attempted to shut down all Gülen-related entities and even seize their assets, the wisest course—for self-defense—is not to formalize an organizational structure in any sense. The Gülen movement has been vetted often—as the subject of numerous books, conferences, learned journals, periodicals, and academic studies. [65] Estimates of the number of schools and educational institutions vary widely; it appears there are about 300 Gülen Movement schools in Turkey and over 1,000 schools worldwide.[66][67]. There have long been allegations that not only the media coverage but also the Ergenekon investigation itself is being run by Gülen's supporters. "[103] "[...T]he Gülen movement stayed away from electoral politics, focusing instead on increasing its presence in the state bureaucracy. Leading to a brawl that led to his companions calling him a "traitor".
During which 2000 readers, all of whom were alike each other were sent by the cult and wrote letters of complaint to the press council. [88][89][90], Since 2013 Gülen movement has been accused by the Turkish Government of collaborating with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). The success, power and growing influence of the Gülen movement (Hizmet) has in turn generated critics. FGulen.com: Gulen movement questions and answers, arrested thousands of soldiers and judges, layman who serves for a stint within this volunteer position, Turkish governmentâGülen movement conflict, Turkish Confederation of Businessmen and Industrialists, "The good, the bad and the Gülenists: The Role of the Gulen Movement in Turkey's Coup Attempt", "Gülen movement: Creating an elite to lead the state", "Creating an elite to lead the state: The Gulen movement in Turkey", "Loathed, hunted down, Gülen Movement finished in Turkey", "The rise, fall and future of Turkey's Gülen movement", "Dar al-Hizmet / Abode of Service in a Globalized World", Turkey: FETO terror group members get life sentences, "Fethullah Gülen's Pennsylvania Home - Business Insider", "Turkey officially designates Gulen religious group as terrorists", "Pakistanis laud 'landmark' verdict on FETO terror group", "GCC declare Gulen group a 'terrorist organisation, "Turkey Sentences 24 Journalists to Prison, Claiming Terrorism Ties - The New York Times", "Over half a million suspected Gülenists investigated since coup | Ahval", "In Sunni 'Cult' Fight, Turkey Guns For America's Richest And Most Politically Connected Cleric", "The Turkish exception: Gallipoli, Gülen, and capitalism", "Who Was Behind the Coup Attempt in Turkey? ‘Orwellian’ laws “CRC believes in the importance of celebrating the commonalities and respecting differences. [40], Within Turkey the Gülen movement keeps its distance from established Islamic political parties. Unlike with traditional tariqas, no-one makes pledges of any sort, upon joining the Gülen movement; one becomes a movement participant simply by working with others to promote and effect the movement's objectives of education and service. While the abi's were keeping a protocol of all those staying in the cult's dormitories. They include severe beatings, threats of sexual assault and actual sexual assault, electric shocks, waterboarding, punches/kicking, blows with objects, falaqa [foot beating], threats and verbal abuse, being forced to strip naked, rape with objects and other sexual violence or threats thereof, sleep deprivation, stress positions, and extended blindfolding and/or handcuffing for several days. The Hizmet movementâs stated success in this regard would initially make it ErdoÄanâs main partner, but also his eventual nemesis. Pages 15-16, In today’s Turkey Gülen movement represents an Islam, which is liberal and tolerant, which is in favor of the country’s EU bid and democratizing reforms. The Gülen movement gained influence on the Turkish police force and the judiciary during its alliance with conservative President ErdoÄan, which saw hundreds of Gülen supporters appointed to positions within the Turkish government. [99], In 2017, according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and to the British Parliament's Foreign Affairs Select Committee there was no "evidence to justify the designation of the Gülenists as a terrorist organisation by the UK". A statement by the US State Department cautioned Turkey not to violate its "own democratic foundations" while drawing attention to raids against media outlets "openly critical of the current Turkish government". However, given that prosecutors have twice attempted to shut down all Gülen-related entities and even seize their assets, the wisest course—for self-defense—is not to formalize an organizational structure in any sense. The Gülen movement has been vetted often—as the subject of numerous books, conferences, learned journals, periodicals, and academic studies. [65] Estimates of the number of schools and educational institutions vary widely; it appears there are about 300 Gülen Movement schools in Turkey and over 1,000 schools worldwide.[66][67]. There have long been allegations that not only the media coverage but also the Ergenekon investigation itself is being run by Gülen's supporters. "[103] "[...T]he Gülen movement stayed away from electoral politics, focusing instead on increasing its presence in the state bureaucracy. Leading to a brawl that led to his companions calling him a "traitor".