October 19 | On the first anniversary of Fethullah Gulen’s passing, friends and community members gathered for a heartfelt memorial service and tree planting ceremony to honor his enduring legacy of compassion, faith, and service to humanity.
The event took place at the Sugar House Park Salt Lake City, bringing together people from different backgrounds and faith traditions to reflect on the values Fethullah Gulen lived by—peace, humility, dialogue, and love for all creation.
Event Highlights:
– Quran Recitation: A Quran recitation was delivered, setting a spiritual tone for the event.
– Tribute to Fethullah Gülen: Remarks were shared about Fethullah Gülen’s life, legacy, and contributions to humanity, highlighting his commitment to education, interfaith dialogue, and community service.
– Reflections: A group of individuals shared personal reflections and stories about how Fethullah Gülen’s teachings and the Hizmet Movement have impacted their lives, inspiring them to make a positive difference in the world.
– Tree Planting Ceremony: The significance of tree planting in Islam was emphasized, and participants gathered for a symbolic tree planting ceremony, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. This act of service and stewardship reflected Gülen’s emphasis on caring for the environment and promoting sustainability.
The Fethullah Gülen Memorial Service and Tree Planting Ceremony was a meaningful tribute to a remarkable individual and his enduring legacy. The event celebrated the values of compassion, service, and community that Fethullah Gülen embodied, and it inspired attendees to continue his work, striving to make a positive impact in the world.
May his legacy continue to flourish through our actions, kindness, and unity.
Who is Fethullah Gülen?
Fethullah Gülen is an authoritative mainstream Turkish Muslim scholar, thinker, author, poet, opinion leader and educational activist who supports interfaith and intercultural dialogue, science, democracy and spirituality and opposes violence and turning religion into a political ideology. Fethullah Gülen promotes cooperation of civilizations toward a peaceful world, as opposed to a clash:
“Be so tolerant that your bosom becomes wide like the ocean. Become inspired with faith and love of human beings. Let there be no troubled souls to whom you do not offer a hand and about whom you remain unconcerned.” (Fethullah Gülen, Criteria or Lights of the Way. London: Truestar.)
Through the Hizmet Movement, which he inspired, Gülen has touched the lives of millions worldwide, promoting values of compassion, empathy, and service to others. His teachings emphasize the importance of intellectual and spiritual growth, as well as the need for individuals to contribute positively to their communities.
https://afsv.org/about-us/hizmet-movement/
