A Quote by Fethullah Gulen

The Muslim world suffers from internal divisions, antidemocratic practices, and the violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms.

Fethullah Gulen

Quote Topics

Divisions Freedoms Fundamental Human Human Rights Internal Muslim Muslim World Practices Rights Rights And Freedoms Suffers Violation World

Quote Author

Fethullah Gulen
Turkish - Activist
Born: April 27, 1941

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