b'Fethullah Glen World Leaders on Glen and HizmetDiversity is an auspicious and bountiful manifesta- When, on occasion, we and our colleagues were challenged to point to forms of tion of the Divine will in the universe. Islam that could be called moderate, open, or dialogical, we explored a Turk-Interfaith dialogue is a must today, and the first stepish-based but international movement often called Hizmet This same interest had in establishing it is forgetting the past, ignoring po- drawn me to study Hizmet as a model or exemplar of a promising way of being reli-lemical arguments, and giving precedence to com- gious in Islamic contexts.monpoints,whichfaroutnumberthepolemical Martin Marty,American Lutheran Religious Scholar,ones. Professor Emeritus, University of Chicago School of Divinity, former president of the American Academy of Religion,Fethullah Glen is a Muslim scholar, preacher and social advocate, whose de- In an age when many non-Muslims often associate Islam with violence and terror-cades-long commitment to education, altruistic community service, and inter- ism, Hizmet exists as an informally structured movement of religiously inspired indi-faith harmony has inspired millions in Turkey and around the world. Describedviduals who engage in acts of goodness.as one of the worlds most influential Muslim figures, Mr. Glen has dedicated his life to interfaith and intercultural dialogue, community service, and providingWhat Fethullah Gulen and the movement have done is to offer a model for Muslims access to quality education.around the entire planet of how to be thoroughly world citizens, thoroughly citizens Mr. Glen rejuvenated the spirit of interfaith dialogue in his home country Tur- of the 21st-century and at the same time deeply Muslim. Its hard to overestimate key, and strongly advocates pro-democracy, equal opportunity, pro-science, andhow important that task is. Phil Clayton, Claremont School of Theologynon-violent stances. His lifelong work on interfaith cooperation has earned him recognition from faith leaders worldwide and a personal audience with the late Pope John Paul II in 1998. By his thoughts Fethullah Glen proves that he is an outstanding contributor to His efforts have been praised by other global leaders who recognize his vital roleIslamic thought. It is known that traditional Islamic thought distinguishes three main in fostering mutual understanding and peace as well as his leadership in human- fundamentals of power and politics: consultation, equality and justice. Glen adds itarian initiatives.to them new ones: tolerance, dialogue, positive activism, education, and cooperation against common enemies and concerns. He is the recipient of New York-based East West Institutes 2011 peace award. Leonid Sykianinen,Russian Academy of SciencesIn 2013, Mr. Glen was named one of TIME Magazines 100 most influential peo-ple and received Koreas 2013 Manhae Peace Prize. One of the most persuasive and influential voices in the Muslim community that Martin Luther King International Chapel at Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia,has called for dialogue as a step to peace is Fethullah Glen. The movement inspired honored Gulens lifetime contributions to peace with the 2015 Gandhi King Ike- and guided by Fethullah Glen is offering Muslims a way to live out Islamic values da Peace Award. amidst the complex demands of modern societies and to engage in ongoing dia-Mr. Glen was listed among the top 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living Peo- logue and cooperation with people of other religions.ple by the UK-based Mind, Body and Spirit Magazine in 2018, 2019 and 2020.Glen is convinced that working for peace is demanded as the proper expression of Mr. Glen was listed in the Preachers and Spiritual Guides of the Muslim 500,an Islamic way of life. It is commanded by the Quran as the better way. It is the start-published by The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan, in 2018, 2022ing point of dialogue. It is the precondition for serving both society and humanity . and 2023. Thomas Michel, S.J. Former Secretary for Interreligious Dialogue for the Society of Jesus; Ecumenical Secretary for the Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences.'