Turkey is a diverse country... I think that democracy is the ideal system for a country with a social foundation such as this. My view is based on my belief that everyone should be able to comfortably live what they believe, and this is only possible in a truly democratic environment. I am insistent in my views and I strongly believe in what I say.

Fethullah Gulen

My core belief is to seek peace in the world, helping people eliminate certain malevolent attitudes through education as much as possible.

Fethullah Gulen

I would curse people who resort to coups against democracy, liberty, republic.

Fethullah Gulen

Regardless of their religious observance, citizens can and should unite around universal human rights and freedoms, and democratically oppose those who violate them.

Fethullah Gulen

My position on democracy is really clear. Any attempt to overthrow the country is a betrayal to our unity and is treason.

Fethullah Gulen

Under any circumstances, if I had to return to Turkey and face the gallows, I will not blink an eye.

Fethullah Gulen

I have always been against coups, and I cursed them.

Fethullah Gulen

I grew up in a humble family with a shy personality.

Fethullah Gulen

Erdogan's persecution of his people is not simply a domestic matter. The ongoing pursuit of civil society, journalists, academics and Kurds in Turkey is threatening the long-term stability of the country.

Fethullah Gulen

I consider myself an ordinary Muslim who is constantly working to put himself in the framework established by the Koran and the tradition of the Prophet Mohammed. I study the works of experts of jurisprudence, Koranic commentary, hadith commentary, and Sufism.

Fethullah Gulen

Islam's basic principles of belief, worship, morality, and behavior are not affected by changing times. Islam does not propose a certain unchangeable form of government or attempt to shape it. Islam has never offered nor established a theocracy in its name.

Fethullah Gulen

Entrepreneurs and volunteers inspired by Hizmet's values have invested in modern education and community service in more than 150 countries.

Fethullah Gulen

I feel the pain of people who suffer in my own neurons and sometimes cannot even watch TV. It is impossible not to be worried. But I trust that however cruel treatment they receive, Hizmet sympathizers will continue to respect to the law and will remain peaceful.

Fethullah Gulen

I have always believed in seeking happiness in the happiness of others and the virtue of seeking God's pleasure in helping His people.

Fethullah Gulen

Telling or encouraging people to vote for a party would be an insult to peoples' intellect.

Fethullah Gulen

I even reject and condemn in the strongest terms the idea, the consideration of a military coup. If I had the chance I would stand in front of the people who would attempt such a thing and open my arms and beg them to stop.

Fethullah Gulen

I have spent over 50 years preaching and teaching the values of peace, mutual respect and altruism.

Fethullah Gulen

Studying physics, mathematics, and chemistry is worshipping God.

Fethullah Gulen

We invite our friends who hold high positions in the legislative branch of government and state institutions to master the skills of administration, so they could, when the time comes, reform the Turkish state and make it more fruitful at all its levels in the name of Islam.

Fethullah Gulen

If I were to say anything to people I may say people should vote for those who are respectful to democracy, rule of law, who get on well with people.

Fethullah Gulen

My message to the Turkish people is never to view any military intervention positively because through military intervention, democracy cannot be achieved.

Fethullah Gulen