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“Only a few people seem to realize that social harmony and peace with nature, between people, and within the individual only can come about when the material and spiritual realms are reconciled.”

Quote by Fethullah Gulen

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Fethullah Gulen

Fethullah Gulen was a Turkish religious leader and preacher, born on April 27, 1941, and passed away on April 13, 2017. Known for his pacifist and religious tolerance ideas, he had a profound impact on the global Turkish community. more

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