Fethullah Gülen’s Message for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 15, 2018 – The United States celebrates a national holiday today in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the foremost leaders of the civil rights movement. On this day, we celebrate the civil rights movement and its leaders who fought for equality

Fethullah Gülen’s Statement of Condolences for Iran/Iraq Earthquake November 15, 2017 – I was deeply saddened by the news of the earthquake on the border of Iran and Iraq that resulted in the loss of over 400 lives and the wounding of many others. I send my deepest condolences to those who lost

Fethullah Gülen’s Statement of Condolences and Condemnation for Manhattan Terrorist Attack November 1, 2017 – I am deeply shocked and saddened by the atrocious terrorist attack in Manhattan which resulted in the deaths of eight innocent civilians and left 11 others injured. I strongly condemn this despicable and senseless act of violence. Every

Fethullah Gülen’s Statement on the Shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada October 2, 2017 – I am shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas on Sunday night, that resulted in the deaths of more than 50 people and the wounding of more than 500. Despite

Fethullah Gulen’s Message to Those Affected by Hurricane Harvey September 1, 2017  – I am deeply saddened by the damage and loss of life caused by Hurricane Harvey in recent days. As the people of Houston and its surrounding areas seek shelter, I encourage all Americans to keep the victims of this tragedy in

Fethullah Gulen’s Statement on Unjust Treatment of Rohingya Muslims in Burma September 1, 2017 – As we observe Eid Al-Adha, I am deeply saddened by the unjust treatment faced by Muslims in Burma, who have been displaced from their homeland. Thousands of Rohingya Muslims were forced to leave their homes and seek refuge

Fethullah Gulen’s Message on New Defamation Efforts by Erdogan Regime August 23, 2017 – Having failed to convince the world of his baseless allegations against innocent Hizmet participants, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his government launched a new, nefarious defamation campaign. Despite the ongoing crackdown on civil society, his government’s latest strategy,

Fethullah Gulen’s Message on the Anniversary of the Coup Attempt in Turkey July 14, 2017 – Saturday is a sad moment in Turkish history as it marks one year since the deplorable coup attempt that resulted in the death of hundreds and injuries of thousands. On this occasion I reiterate my condemnation of

Fethullah Gülen’s Statement of Condemnation on the Bombing in Manchester, UK May 23, 2017 – I am deeply saddened by the bombing that took place at a concert at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England on May 22. I condemn this brutal assault in the strongest terms, and extend my deepest condolences to the

Fethullah Gulen’s Statement on World Press Freedom Day May 3, 2017 – World Press Freedom Day is an occasion that shines a light on the importance of free speech and a free press. One truly cannot be considered a human being without freedom. Protection of essential freedoms, including the freedom of thought and