The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding

Through a series of case studies exploring the educational and peacebuilding efforts of the Hizmet movement in countries including Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, the Philippines, Nigeria and Ethiopia, this volume provides an alternative narrative on the role of Islam in grassroots efforts to transcend religious divides through a focus on the universality of the human condition, an embracing of diversity, and an emphasis on the responsibility to build trust through dialogue, service, and critical thinking -- Maia Hallward, Kennesaw State University
A valuable study of the peacemaking activities of this much maligned and misunderstood movement. It brings together Fethullah Gülen’s vision for Hizmet as a force for peace in today’s world with actual case studies of Hizmet peacemaking activities in such far-flung regions as Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Iraq, and Nigeria. These are stories of real people inspired by their faith to build real peace in times of crisis and conflict. -- Thomas Michel, Georgetown University
The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding is "must" reading for anyone concerned about the role of religion in peacebuilding. The case studies of the Hizmet Movement, a major Muslim global international organization, and its educational mission and approach offers multifaceted examples of its peacebuilding through education from Africa, the Middle East, Central and Southeast Asia. -- John L. Esposito, Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University