Fethullah Gulen’s Statement on Hurricanes Milton and Helene  October 16, 2024– In the wake of Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on Florida and the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene in the Southeastern United States, I pray for the victims of these hurricanes, and the swift recovery and rebuilding of these devastated areas. I extend

Fethullah Gülen’s Message for the Victims of Flooding in Southern Brazil May 17 2024 – I have learned, with deep sadness, that in Southern Brazil, more than 500,000 people had to leave their homes, hundreds of people lost their lives or were lost in multiple floods. I offer my sincere condolences to the

Message of Condemnation and Condolences for the Victims of Terrorist Attack in Russia March 24, 2024– We strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack that resulted in the deaths of over 140 Russian citizens in a Moscow concert hall and claimed by ISKP, an affiliate of ISIL. We offer our deepest condolences to the

AFSV Statement on International Day of Education January 24, 2024 — The Alliance for Shared Values (AfSV) joins the United Nations in commemorating the International Day of Education, which this year is dedicated to “learning for lasting peace” and the role that education plays in fostering world peace and development. Today is an opportunity

Message from Fethullah Gülen on the occasion of the Earthquake in Southeastern Turkey and Northern Syria February 6, 2023– I learned with deep sorrow that an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 centered in Kahramanmaraş shook the provinces of Hatay, Adana, Gaziantep, Malatya, Kilis, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa and Osmaniye, as well as some parts of our

Fethullah Gülen’s Message on the World Interfaith Harmony Week and the International Day of Human Fraternity February 4, 2023– Our world, which is tired of wars and conflicts, on one hand shows the tendency to be the ground for new conflicts in the face of the unsatisfied appetite of the human being, while on

Fethullah Gülen’s Condolences Message for the Floods in Pakistan September 1, 2022– It is with deep sadness that I learned of the devastating floods in Pakistan in which more than 1,000 people have lost their lives, thousands have been injured and millions have been severely affected. I ask for God’s mercy on those

Fethullah Gülen’s Message Commemorating World Press Freedom Day May 3, 2022– On the occasion of the United Nations World Press Freedom Day, I join the international community in affirming the importance of freedom of the press all over the world and supporting journalists to perform their duties without any hindrance. Freedom is what makes

Fethullah Gülen’s Message on the International Day of Human Fraternity February 4, 2022– Today I join the international community with my hope and prayers that the International Day of Human Fraternity becomes an occasion for new initiatives and efforts to reach a world where mutual respect and peace prevail. As we approach the

Fethullah Gülen’s Condolences Message for Bensiyon Pinto, the Honorary Chair of Turkish Jewish Community January 14, 2022– It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the death of Bensiyon Pinto, the honorary chair of the Turkish Jewish Community. Mr. Pinto was an Istanbul gentleman and a steadfast advocate for interfaith dialogue. He