In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful It was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. Qur’an 2/185 FIRST POINT Fasting during Ramadan is one of the first of the five pillars of Islam. It is also one of the highest of the marks of Islam. Here are the many wisdoms of fasting in...
Said Nursi: A Life of Wisdom, Struggle, and Faith Said Nursi was born in 1878 in a village in the Eastern part of Turkey. He passed away on March 23, 1960, in Southeastern Turkey. His Wisdom and Education Said Nursi, possessing a keen mind, an extraordinary memory, and outstanding abilities, drew attention to himself from an early age. He completed his education in the traditional madrasah system...
“Taking inspiration directly from the Qur’an, we must introduce Islam to the new age.” This ideal, expressed by Mehmet Akif—a poet who explored themes such as religion, motherland, and freedom in the name of the Muslim world, hoping for enlightenment and a positive message from our holy book, the Qur’an—has been realized through the collection of the Risale-i Nur. The books you hold in your...
