Bøker av Fethullah Gulen

"Rooted deeply in the Qur'an, hadith, and commentaries of notable scholars, the book in your hands is a precious resource to comprehend the context and dynamics that make spiritual mentoring and guidance an important part of a faithful life. The content of the book consists of transcripts of a series of sermons M. Fethullah Gèulen delivered early in his career as a preacher. While presenting extensive commentary based on examples from the time of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and Rightly Guided Caliphs, Gèulen does so with awareness of the realities of the modern era, especially with regards to being free from political interests and keeping the scope as wide as possible so to embrace the whole of humanity. The book supports the idea that spiritual mentoring and guidance is an important duty and highlights some principles mentors should take into consideration. While being an essential reference for mentors and counselors in the Muslim community, the book offers many universal principles that all faith communities can benefit from and refer to in their services"--

Devoted to the Truth is a contemplative and rejuvenating response of Fethullah Gülen to the persecution which was under way in full force in his home country as he was penning the essays in this volume. Each essay, on its own and in connection with the others, is centered around self-reckoning and living a virtuous life. Gülen sets guidelines on how to uphold truth as an ultimate purpose and maintain commitment despite numerous challenges on the way. As he humbly delineates certain human weaknesses and possible ways to triumph over them, he is speaking not only to his community in the context of the trials and tribulations they are facing at home, but also to every individual around the globe who fights a personal inner struggle in his or her soul searching for a meaning for their existence. Despite many tragedies and unprecedented persecution, Gülen encourages his readers to stay focused, be self-critical, positively oriented, and keep on shaping their lives to improve the world for all.