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Why is Gülen living in the United States?

  • For a job

  • For education

  • In self-exile

  • On a vacation

Answer

Gülen is in self-exile in the United States since 1999, after he was accused of being involved in a series of alleged coup attempts in Turkey. He denies the charges and says he is a victim of political persecution. Gülen's followers have set up a number of educational institutions in the United States, and he is considered to be a spiritual leader by many Muslims around the world.
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