Tuesday, May 13, 2014
NEW YORK, May 12, 2014
The senseless kidnappings of hundreds of schoolgirls in Nigeria are deplorable and heartbreaking. I condemn these actions unequivocally and call upon the perpetrators of these acts to immediately release the schoolgirls.
Education is a fundamental human right, which is
guaranteed for women and men by Islam. Any interpretations to the contrary are
fallacious and tend to serve either individual or political interests. In fact,
in the years during and after Prophet Mohammed's lifetime (PBUH), women played
significant roles in society, contributing as jurists, teachers, and
entrepreneurs
I have always believed that education, for both boys and girls,
is the most powerful tool to help them realize their potential, foster core values
such as respecting every human and the rule of law, and build characters that
are endowed with these values. Education also serves as an antidote against
ignorance, which is the source of so many social problems. The senseless
abductions in Nigeria violate the human rights of those girls and their
families, and highlight the need to promote wholesome education that fosters
respect for such rights and freedoms.
I am praying for the families of the victims and for the people
of Nigeria.
About Fethullah Gulen
Fethullah Gulen is an Islamic scholar, preacher and social
advocate, whose decades-longcommitment to interfaith tolerance and altruism has
inspired millions in Turkey and around theworld. Recognized by TIME magazine in
2013 as one 100 most influential people in the worldfor "preaching a
message of tolerance that has won him admirers around the world," Gulen
has reinterpreted aspects of Islamic tradition to meet the needs of
contemporary Muslims. He hasdedicated his life to interfaith and intercultural
dialogue, community service and providingaccess to education.
About Alliance for Shared Values
Alliance for Shared Values is a non-profit organization that
serves as a voice for civic organizations affiliated with the Hizmet movement
in the U.S. (also known as Gulen movement). The Alliance serves as a central
source of information on Fethullah Gulen and Hizmet. For more information,
please visitwww.afsv.org.
SOURCE Alliance for Shared Values
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