Table of Contents
Acknowledgments vii
Chapter 1 Muslims in Modernity 1
Classifying the Hizmet Movement 4
Theoretical framework 7
Methodology 9
Sources of data 14
Outline of the book 15
Chapter 2 Hizmet in Turkey 17
The transformation of cemaats under the Republic 18
A select biography of Fethullah Gülen 21
Structural and operational concepts of Hizmet 27
Local circles 28
Collective decision making and board of trustees 29
Personal commitment and passion for giving 29
Donation and migration 30
Good conduct 30
Embodiment of ideals vs. direct preaching 31
Just ends and means 31
Conclusion 33
Chapter 3 Hizmet in London 35
Hizmet's socio-economic background in London 35
The evolution of Hizmet in London 41
The local circles level of the Hizmet Movement 42
The organizational level of the Hizmet Movement 44
The Dialogue Society 46
The Mevlana Rumi Mosque 47
The supply side Micro-mobilization 49
Conclusion 50
Chapter 4 Hizmet's Know-how 51
Organizational structure, functions, and rules 51
Participation and relationships 57
Material and financial resources 60
Conclusion 62
Chapter 5 A New Type of Social Movement 65
Hizmet's strategic adaptivism 66
Moral resources 66
Socio-organizational resources 67
Human resources 68
Material resources 69
The Islamic nature of Hizmet 70
Conclusion 75
Glossary of Turkish and Arabic terms 79
Bibliography 83