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Fethullah Gülen

    Questo autore, uno studioso musulmano residente negli Stati Uniti, è noto per la promozione di un Islam tollerante che enfatizza l'altruismo, il duro lavoro e l'educazione. I suoi insegnamenti attingono alle autorità teologiche classiche, modernizzandole e sottolineando il dovere della comunità musulmana di servire il bene comune e impegnarsi nel dialogo con persone di tutte le fedi, nonché con gli atei. L'autore è attivamente coinvolto nel dibattito sociale riguardante il futuro della Turchia e dell'Islam nel mondo moderno.

    The Blessed Cities of Islam: Mecca-Medina
    The Statue of our Souls
    Journey to Noble Ideals: Droplets of Wisdom from the Heart
    Understanding and Belief. The Essentials of Islamic Faith
    The Messenger of God: Muhammad
    Questions and Answers About Islam
    • The second volume delves deeper into a variety of subjects that will help those who are embarking on the exploration of Islam; wisdom in the message of the Qur'an; ethics and spirituality, the virtues of service in islam, the anticipation of Mahdi and Messiah, etc. Although the questions included in this volume have been selected on the assumption that the reader is already acquanited with the contents of the first volume, an independent reading is still possible.

      Questions and Answers About Islam
    • Examines the reasons as to how a single man was able to leave such indelible marks on millions of minds and souls. This book presents Prophet Muhammad in the different roles he assumed within his community as a father, husband, statesman, chief of staff, and an individual with utmost compassion, wisdom, grace, humility, and trustworthiness.

      The Messenger of God: Muhammad
    • Essentials of the Islamic Faith is a selection from some of the speeches M. Fethullah Glen has given to large audiences over a life-time of dedicated service. In these speeches, he explains the principal elements of Islamic belief - belief in the existence and Unity of God; in Resurrection and the Day of Judgment; in Divine Scriptures and other familiar themes of Islamic discourse. What is special and unique about the presentation of them in this book is that the author is constantly aware of the encroachment (and the seductive appeal) of cultural attitudes which are hostile not to Islam only but to any religious and contemplative way of life.

      Understanding and Belief. The Essentials of Islamic Faith
    • The compilation features speeches by Gülen that guide readers toward self-discovery through lifelong contentment, chivalry, and sincerity of intention. Emphasizing the importance of a higher purpose, Gülen explores themes of spiritual growth and societal harmony, advocating for values like forgiveness and neighborly rights. He draws on a rich tradition of knowledge, asserting that true fulfillment lies beyond material achievements. While rooted in Islamic thought, the book's insights are universally applicable, inspiring readers to seek their noble ideals.

      Journey to Noble Ideals: Droplets of Wisdom from the Heart
    • The Statue of our Souls

      • 172pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Echoing the great teacher Rumi, this work urges people not to ignore the doctrine of causes or heedlessly wait for God's favor, but rather to continuously exert themselves in order to transform the world into one of peace and justice.

      The Statue of our Souls
    • Mecca and Medina are the two sanctuaries of Islam, places which every Muslim dreams of visiting at least once in a lifetime. Mecca is believed to be the very first location of human settlement and it was the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The Ka'ba, found in Mecca, was raised by the Prophet Abraham from its foundations to become the direction of prayer for believers. Medina is the city in which Islamic civilization was centralized and flourished religiously, politically, and socially. Faruk Aksoy, a BBC cameraman, took hundreds of photographs of these blessed cities from the most spectacular angles. This album includes over 160 select pictures shot by Aksoy since 1980s. He provides for us a picturesque pilgrimage experience and gives us an opportunity to share in the blessings of a lifetime journey as we browse through the pages accompanied by inspirational text by Fethullah Glen.

      The Blessed Cities of Islam: Mecca-Medina
    • Focusing on the aesthetic dimensions of Islamic civilization, this collection of essays explores the art of language through the lens of a contemporary Islamic scholar. Originally published in the Turkish literary magazine Yagmur, the essays delve into the author's perspectives on speech, poetry, history, and beauty, intricately woven with Islamic themes. Each piece emphasizes the significance of faith in God while addressing contemporary issues in the Muslim world and broader human existence in the 21st century.

      Speech and Power of Expression: On Language, Esthetics, and Belief
    • Pearls of Wisdom

      • 109pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      M. Fethullah Gulen has a to raise a generation of young people combining intellectual "enlightenment" with pure spirituality, wisdom, and activism. While many people are content to have a similar vision and apply it on the personal level, Gulen has spent the last 40 years of his life realizing this vision on an international level. This short book features many of Gulen's ideas that have guided this extraordinary venture since its inception. They have inspired millions of ordinary people to do what they normally might never consider helping people they do not know for the sole purpose of earning the pleasure of God by helping a fellow human being.

      Pearls of Wisdom
    • A Lily Bard Mystery: 3 Lily Bard has worked hard to leave her old life behind. So she's uneasy about returning to her home town for her sister's Christmas Eve wedding. And with good reason. Violence waits in Bartley - the town's doctor and nurse have been bludgeoned to death - and Lily's detective boyfriend finds himself in Bartley on the heels of an eight-year-old kidnapping case. It just might have something to do with the murders...or Lily's sister's fiancé. With only three days to the wedding, Lily must move fast to solve the case. Before her sister promises to love, honour and obey a cold-blooded killer.

      The Essentials of the Islamic Faith