Reviews

Although much has been written about the Fethullah Gülen-inspired Hizmet (Service) global movement, Ambassador David Shinn's Hizmet in Africa provides the first book on the Hizmet Movement in Africa. Readers will find a gold mine of information on Hizmet's educational network of ninety-five schools as well as its social, humanitarian and interfaith activities. --John l. Esposito, Professor of Religion, International Affairs, and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University and author of The Future of Islam

David Shinn presents a comprehensive picture of the educational and humanitarian activities of the Hizmet Movement in Africa. He provides a balanced analysis of how the teachings of Fethullah Gülen inspire major educational projects throughout the continent. This volume provides an excellent example of the type of studies that are needed to understand the significance of nongovernmental organizations in the contemporary world. --John Voll, Professor Emeritus of Islamic History at Georgetown University

Hizmet in Africa is a comprehensive and important work, giving the reader greater insight into and understanding of the valuable work and social investments of the Hizmet Movement in Africa. David Shinn's book gives us an insightful testimony to the vital work being done by Hizmet Movement teachers, business people, academics, and volunteers in uplifting communities and contributing to the broader development of our societies within postcolonial Africa and, more specifically, postapartheid South Africa. --Archbishop thabo Makgoba, Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town