In our last blog post, we discussed the sort of messages that are in the Risale-i Nur. Part 2 addresses the question: What does this mean for humanity?  The Risale-i Nur shows us that this means that the universe is like a vast and complex tapestry or book. It means that no part of it […]

What sort of messages does the Risale-i Nur give to humanity?  Bediuzzaman Said Nursi was inspired to write this work to explain the message of the Qu’ran in a way that would correspond to the level of mankind’s development in the 20th Century. Therefore, its principle message of God’s unity is explained and expounded in […]

Then listen to the stars, listen to their harmonious address! See what wisdom has emblazed on the decree of its light. Altogether they start to speak with the tongue of truth, They address the majesty of the All-Powerful, All-Glorious One’s sovereignty: We are each of us light-scattering proofs of the existence of our Maker, We […]

Islam means peace. This essential disconnection, misunderstanding and profound twisting of God’s Truth is particularly seen in the phrase ‘Islam rules by the sword’ and in the term ‘jihad’. To eradicate these false claims, we will first reflect on what Ustad Bediuzzaman explains regarding two extremely important verses in the Quran that are most relevant […]

What do the holy scriptures teach and ask us to do? The scriptures of all the major religions ask us to treat each other friendly, ethically and kindly, and to seek the moral high ground with each other and ourselves. Is the current lack of unity amongst the believers the most friendly, ethical, kind and […]