Islam and Peacebuilding: Gülen Movement's Initiatives John L. Esposito

Transnational religious and faith-based movements play crucial roles in peacebuilding with their strong faith-based motivation, long term commitment, religious, spiritual and moral authority and ability to facilitate constructive social relations between different groups of population. It is not religion itself that is influential, but rather the ways in which it has been interpreted and practiced that is influential in religion's orientation toward radicalism, violence, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Thus, it is necessary to elaborate upon what Islam and Muslims have to say about peacebuilding. The exploration of the contributions to this volume is made with regards to the title in hand by the thought and practice of the global movement associated with the Turkish Muslim scholar Fethullah Gülen. Gülen is described in this volume as "border transgressor" between East and West. Gülen's discourse is analyzed and contextualized along with a detailed analysis of intercultural dialogue in his theology and thought. Contributors also observe Gülen's discourse in action and its impact in different actual settings. The importance and distinctiveness of teaching of Gülen and the practice of the movement is that it is rooted in a confident Turkish Islamic heritage while being fully engaged with modernity. It offers the possibility of a contextualized renewal for Muslims in the modern world while being fully rooted in the teachings of the Qur'an and the practice of the Prophet. It advocates the freedom of religion while positively contributing to the wider society based on a commitment to service of others.


İnce Kapak:

Sayfa Sayısı: 358

Baskı Yılı: 2011


e-Kitap:

Sayfa Sayısı: 291

Baskı Yılı: 2010


Dili: İngilizce
Yayınevi: Blue Dome Press