Seminars 2

Where was Muhammad Fethullah Gülen born?

• Istanbul, Türkiye

• Ankara, Türkiye

• Korucuk Village, near Erzurum, Türkiye

• Izmir, Türkiye

What was the original name that Ramiz Gülen wanted to register for his son?

• Fethullah Gülen

• Muhammad Fethullah Gülen

• Seyfullah Gülen

• Ramiz Fethullah Gülen

Why was Fethullah Gülen's original name not accepted at birth registration?

• It was too long

• It had religious connotations

• It was already used by someone else

• It was misspelled

How old was Fethullah Gülen when he officially had his birth registered?

• At birth

• Three years old

• Five years old

• Nine years old

What is known about Fethullah Gülen's father, Ramiz Gülen?

• He was a secular politician

• He was indifferent to religion

• He loved the ulama and hosted them frequently

• He was a merchant in Istanbul

What was Gülen's mother's occupation?

• A merchant

• A teacher of the Qur'an for women

• A government official

• A nurse

Why did many scholars visit Gülen's house before he was born?

• It was a traditional rest stop for travelers

• They were friends of Ramiz Gülen

• The house was a famous historical site

• It was the birthplace of Said Nursi

How did Fethullah Gülen learn the Qur'an at an early age?

• Through formal schooling

• By listening to the radio

• From his mother who taught him every midnight

• By attending the local mosque

How does Fethullah Gülen preach Islam?

• In an extreme manner

• In a secular manner

• In a moderate manner

• In a conservative manner

What does Fethullah Gülen support in his preaching?

• Isolation of Muslim communities

• Dialogue between religions and cultures

• Violence in the name of religion

• Religious views as political ideology