74 Quotes by Fethullah Gulen

In many places around the world, including Turkey until the 1950s, Muslims didn't have full freedom of religion. Even personal practice was not allowed, and they had to practice in secret.

When the opportunities come, Cemaat participants, just like any other citizen will make their choices based on their values.

It is possible that people who share core values will make choices along the same lines.

We will never be a part of any plot against those who are governing our country.

I have never imagined being or wished to be chosen as something important in the world.

I have always tried to be a humble servant of God and a humble member of humanity.

I cannot accept concepts such as Gulenism or Gulenist. I was only a writer and an official preacher among people. I can have no direct influence on any person or activity. It is inconceivable that I can exert pressure on anybody.

I would curse people who resort to coups against democracy, liberty, republic.

Turkey is a diverse country... I think that democracy is the ideal system for a country with a social foundation such as this. My view is based on my belief that everyone should be able to comfortably live what they believe, and this is only possible in a truly democratic environment. I am insistent in my views and I strongly believe in what I say.