On the 20rd of October 2010, Abdul Celil Gelim, chairman of Bluestar Intercultural Center (BIC) and Orhan Cicek, executive adviser of BIC paid a courtesy call on the US Ambassador to Australia, Ambassador Jeffrey L Bleich. BIC visited the Ambassador to personally thank him for attending BIC's Inaugural Nation's Gathering Iftar Dinner which took place on the 8th of September 2010. During the visit, BIC representatives and the ambassador discussed various ways in which the two sides can work together. After the discussions, the chairman of BIC presented the ambassador with a small gift to express BIC's appreciation for his continued support for the BIC.
- Ramadan, 7 Dimensions
- Mercy & Education
- The Need for Dialogue
- A Radiant Month
Ramadan, a month of seven dimensions
1. A month of worship and the display of beauty. A time when sharing is of utmost importance. Muslims fast provide alms, donations and offerings and evaluate the reason for their existence and preparation for their eternal life.
Read more...Universal Mercy and Education
by Fethullah Gülen
The adage nowadays is that we all need love. So many people are talking about this. Islam teaches us that God's act of creating humanity was an act of mercy and compassion.
Read more...The Necessity of Interfaith Dialogue
by Fethullah Gülen
People are talking about peace, contentment, ecology, justice, tolerance, and dialogue. Unfortunately, the prevailing materialist worldview disturbs the balance between humanity and nature and within individuals.
Read more...A Radiant Month in a Darkening World
The world is undergoing forms of depressions, one within the other. Humanity is restless and living with nightmares. Ramadan is once more on the way, appearing on the horizon like the silent full moon. Its light has started to diffuse the darkness of our horizon and although it is only a temporary light, we feel relief in our souls.
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