The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding

Download or read book The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding written by Mohammed Abu-Nimer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-08-31 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Hizmet Movement and Peacebuilding assesses the peacebuilding implications and societal impact of the Hizmet Movement, characterized as a pacifist and inclusive expression of Islam. With a range of both supporters and critics, the studies of the Hizmet Movement presented in these cases provide a counter to negative stereotypes with examples of positive educational institutions rooted in Islamic values. The book includes contributions from scholars and practitioners around the world that critically explore the intersection of the movement and peacebuilding in countries such as Northern Iraq, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.