M. Fethullah Güllen
(1941-)

Turkish Writer, Spiritual Leader

birthdate: April 27
birthplace: Erzurum, Turkey

Fethullah Gülen is a Turkish writer, former Islamic preacher and the leader of the Gülen's movement, one of the largest Islamic movements in Turkey. As the author of more than 60 books, Fethullah Gülen advocates tolerance, acceptance of others, and dialogue for peace. He sees the solution to many of the world's problems in a return to religious faith, and advocates that in true Islam, terrorism is murder and is strictly forbidden. Gülen's followers have formed more than 500 educational institutions in over 90 countries around the world.