This scientific paper was published in the International Journal of Islam, Volume 1, Issue 6.
Author: Fatih Celebioglu
Abstract
This paper criticizes existing economic
development models, goes into the roots of the term "develop(-ment)"
and by using these roots, it aims to build a new and value-centric economic development
model based on the approaches, concepts, and practices of the Hizmet (Gülen)
Movement. The values that the Hizmet (means “service” and “serving humanity”) Movement
defends and institutionalizes are universal humanitarian values that go beyond
being Islamic. The movement takes its roots from Said Nursî's interpretation of
Islam and presents a broad perspective for societies, with the concepts and
institutions it produces.