74 Quotes by Fethullah Gulen

Some people may regard my views well and show respect to me, and I hope they have not deceived themselves in doing so. Some people think that I am a leader of a movement.

A small minority in Turkey even accuses me of having political ambitions, when in fact I have been struggling with various illnesses for many years.

Studying physics, mathematics, and chemistry is worshipping God.

My position on democracy is really clear. Any attempt to overthrow the country is a betrayal to our unity and is treason.

Islam's basic principles of belief, worship, morality, and behavior are not affected by changing times. Islam does not propose a certain unchangeable form of government or attempt to shape it. Islam has never offered nor established a theocracy in its name.

I have always believed in seeking happiness in the happiness of others and the virtue of seeking God's pleasure in helping His people.

I have said time and again that the republican order, and secularism, when executed perfectly, are blessings from God.

I have always been against coups, and I cursed them.

I have spent over 50 years preaching and teaching the values of peace, mutual respect and altruism.