Emphasis on Education
What does hocaefendi teach as the most sacred activity?
Education is the most sacred activity
What did Hocaefendi say we should carry for others?
The burden of humanity
What was hocaefendi's focus always on- giving or taking?
Giving
Who are the other 2 religious leaders whom Hocaefendi met?
The greek Patriarch, and The pope.
What is hocefendi's full name
Mehmet Fetullah Gulen
Hocaefendi said that learning new things is not just for school-it's also a way to do what?
To worship and serve Allah.
What did hocaefendi encourage people to do when others need their help?
Rush to the aid of humanity
Why did Hocaefendi avoided money and power?
Because He thinks they could corrupt the purity of hizmet.
List 2 things that Hocaefendi dedicated himself to.
- to promoting universal love, peace, and brotherhood, transcending differences.
What is the traditional hizmet food?
Maklube
How many words could Hocaefendi read in a minute?
6000
What are 2 small acts of service that can help build a better world?
Helping someone in need and working hard at school.
True wealth is not measure in what?
Possessions
What is hizmet's mission?
"to open up to the world" and " embrace everyone, regardless of their culture, language, or race"
In how many countries has Hizmet opened schools?
over 160
What does education lead to, according to Hocaefendi?
It is a pathway to global peace
According to Hocaefendi, every piece of work you do others is like building what?
Your own place in eternity.
According to his teachings, how do you gain dignity?
By being humble, and focusing on the greater good, not on fame or comfort.
Complete the sentence; "we are advised to embrace everyone regardless of their _____, ______, or _____"
how many books does hocaefendi have?
80-90
What are 2 famous Western writers that Hocaefendi liked to read, along with Islamic books?
Dostoevsky and Goethe
Finish the quote " Come, be the ones who ruch to the aid of humanity, which is _____________________"
crying out for help here and there in the world..."
What are 3 things that Hocaefendi had no desire on?
Personal comfort, money, power
Complete the sentence, " In a world where the root causes of conflict is ______________, Hocaefendi dedicated himself to promoting _____ _____, _____, and __________, transcending differences.
misunderstanding, universal love, peace, and brotherhood.
what job did hocaefendi consider to become when he was younger?
An Engineer