Milli Görüş

Abstract

Milli Görüş is the general denominator of an Islamic political movement founded in the 1970s. Political leader Erbakan was critical about the strict control of the Turkish state on religious issues, but first and foremost he opted for a strong Turkish economy and an acknowledgement of the deeply religious attitude of the Turkish people. Erbakan founded several political parties since 1970 and was successful until the early 2000s. The ruling AK party originates in the MG movement, but diverted considerably from the Erbakan political agenda under the leadership of the current president Erdoğan. In the late 1970s members of the MG founded organizations in many countries in Europe. They have always been successful among young Muslims and counted as the most important competitors of Diyanet.