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On the 4th anniversary of the Core Values declaration — and the International Day of Peace — AfSV is releasing a new publication: The Islamic Sources of the Core Values of the Hizmet Movement
We are pleased to announce that the full document has now been published in Turkish. To make the content more readily available, we have prepared a summary that highlights the key points of the original text in English. While the complete version is currently available only in Turkish, it will soon be published in additional languages. To receive updates when the other language versions become available, please sign up above.
What it is
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A four-year scholarly project following the 2021 Core Values of Hizmet Movement publication
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Traces the Islamic foundations of Hizmet’s 12 values
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Draws from the Qur’an, the Sunnah, the Prophet’s companions, and centuries of Islamic scholarship (Abu Hanifa, al-Ghazali, Ibn Rushd, Said Nursi, and Fethullah Gülen)
Why it matters
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Shows that values like human dignity, justice, peaceful coexistence, and respect for diversity are rooted in Islam’s core teachings
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Provides the theological foundation for Hizmet’s global work in education, healthcare, dialogue, and humanitarian service
The 12 Core Values
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Respect for humans and fundamental human rights
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Respect for the rule of law
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Peaceful and positive action
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Empowerment of women
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Ethical action
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Respect for diversity and pluralism
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Voluntary participation and altruism
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Consultation and shared wisdom
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Civic nature and independence
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Civic engagement and contribution to society
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Protecting the environment
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Holistic view toward humanity (and unity of the mind and the heart)
Panel Discussion
To mark the release of The Religious Sources of the Core Values of the Hizmet Movement, AfSV convened a special panel discussion with scholars and thought leaders to reflect on the work and its global significance.