The Gulen Movement: A Sociological Analysis of a Civic Movement Rooted in Moderate Islam

This book is among the earliest academic works on Fethullah Gülen, the Turkish scholar and orator, as well as the civil movement he has inspired in Turkey and globally.

His movement is rooted in moderate Islam and is dedicated to educating the youth, fostering interfaith and intercultural dialogues, providing assistance to those in need, and working towards global peace.

This book utilizes interview data and visits to institutes influenced by Gülen to provide a sociological perspective on this movement, specifically focusing on the theory of social movement. It is the first book to introduce this movement to Western readers using an empirical methodology.

Reading this book will prove beneficial for social scientists studying religious movements, religious scholars seeking insights into Islamic movements, and individuals interested in gaining a deeper understanding of moderate Islam that advocates and supports humanitarian projects.