M. Fethullah Gulen and Rumi’s : Thought in the Contemporary World

Contents: Introduction. 1. A brief sketch of Gulen’s life and activities. 2. Gulen’s view regarding Islam. 3. Gulens view regarding science. 4. Gulen’s obsession with Sufism and Rumi. 5. Gulen’s Mission for a new world order. 6. Conclusion.

This book discusses an extremely important aspects of holy Quran with specific emphasis on scientific knowledge and spiritual values. The volume explains Rumi as he was chosen to be one of the world’s saints and to be sure of heart, blessed one whose words are outstanding among those heroes of love and passion. The book is pioneering work insofar as it attempts to study the social background and the religious and political ideals of philosophers and poets included this book. The volume highlights M. Fethullah Gulen as it makes him a unique personality is that he made a synthesis between science and religion. It presents correct interpretation of religion and comprehensive description of holy Quran and provide a significant and systematic study of M. Fethullah Gulen’s social reform efforts spread around the world and Rumi’s thought of peace and fraternity. The book highlights Gulen as a social reformer, who has introduced a new pattern of education that integrates scientific knowledge and spiritual values. He dreams of new era by combining scientific knowledge and spiritual values. It farther specifically mentions as M.F. Gulen believes that the real goal of nations should be the renewal or civilization of individuals and society through moral excellence. This book also presents M.F. Gulen who is influenced by the message of love of Jalaluddin Rumi who actually paved the way for M.F. Gulen movement intellectually and spiritually. The book also attempts to highlight both of them who have devoted their lives for spiritual enlightment. The volume compares and focuses M. Fethullah Gulen’s pattern of social reforms with Mahatma Gandhi, Guru Nanak, Sri Chaitanya, Raja Rammohan Roy, Swami Vivekananda, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Maulana Abul Kalam Aad, Lord Coutam Buddha.