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Study Islam through the wisdom of the Risale-i Nur - a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi. His work offers rich insights on God, life, and the human condition. A podcast hosted by Dr. Zeyneb Sayilgan Bediüzzaman Said Nursi (1876-1960) was an outstanding Muslim scholar. He was born in the village of Nurs near the city of Bitlis in the Kurdish region of the Ottoman Empire (modern Türkiye). Said Nursi dedicated his entire life to learning and teaching the message of the Qur’an and Prop ...
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Risale Roundtable is a discussion group at the University of Melbourne focussed on the thought and writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and theologian Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. Each episode, we read and then discuss a brief section of Bediuzzaman’s celebrated Risale-i Nur. Like the Risale itself, these discussions are aimed at the fortification of faith and the improved knowledge and worship of Allah. Topics include: arguments for the existence and unity of Allah, proofs of the tenets of f ...
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This podcast is dedicated to answering the three fundamental questions of human existence: “Where are you coming from? Where are you going to? And what is your destination?” in the light of the Risale-i Nur: a profoundly spiritual, insightful, and intellectual commentary on the Qur'an by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1878-1960): one of the most remarkable scholars of Islam in the modern era who distinguished himself with extraordinary memory and intellect, sincere devotion and spirituality, and an ...
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Twenty-Third Word - First Chapter - First Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German …
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The Good Person - On Mindfulness and Mortality
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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Final Part
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…
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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 2
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…
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The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 1
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The…
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Second Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Musi…
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The Good Person - On Patience (Sabr)
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Second Flash - Fourth Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of thi…
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The Good Person - Homo Qur'anicus (The Qur'anic Human Being)
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Twelfth Word - Second Principle Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of t…
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The Good Person - On God-Consciousness (Taqwa)
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Twenty-Third Word - First Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of t…
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Twenty-First Flash - Your First Rule Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German versi…
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 14
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Sixth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read E…
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 13
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 12
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 78
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In this session, we consider Bediuzzaman’s analysis of the following verse of the Quran: “Say, "If you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful." (3:31). We see why a failure to adhere to the sunnah is tantamount to a lack of love for Allah.…
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 11
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 77
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In this session, we revisit Bediuzzaman's discussion of the Basmala in his First Word. We also discuss an extremely valuable supplication for forgiveness known as the Sayyidul Istighfar (Master of Repentance).
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 10
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In this session, we consider some questions regarding the human propensity to sin. Is it possible to entirely avoid sin? Does this mean we are forced to sin?
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 9
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 75
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Why have the people of guidance so often been defeated by the people of misguidance? Why, for example, does Allah allow us believers to suffer at the hands of non-believers in present-day conflicts throughout the world? We consider these issues with the benefit of readings from Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's Thirteenth Flash, Ninth Indication.…
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 8
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 7
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 6
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 5
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 4
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 3
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 2
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Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 1
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Guide us on the straight path (sirat al-mustaqim)" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book G…
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Guide us on the straight path (sirat al-mustaqim)" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book G…
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The Need for Community - The Social Aspect of Human Beings - Part 3
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words > The Ninth Word - Third Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction re…
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Guide us on the straight path (sirat al-mustaqim)" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book G…
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The Need for Community - The Social Aspect of Human Beings - Part 2
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The Need for Community - The Social Aspect of Human Beings - Part 1
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Signs of Miraculousness (Isharat al-I'jaz) > The Opening Chapter (Sura al-Fatiha) > Interpretation of "Only you do We worship" Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in I…
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Letters > Twenty-Third Letter > Seventh Question Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent int…
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes > Third Flash > Second Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction re…
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In Memory of Meryem and God's Undying, Eternal Love
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes > Third Flash > First Point A Message of Gratitude, Comfort and Hope to the Community - near and far - who has supported us! Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Sufferin…
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God's Absolute Justice - A Cure for Despair, Final Part
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes > The Thirtieth Flash > Second Point (The Name of All-Just) Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) F…
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God's Absolute Justice - A Cure for Despair, Part 2
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God's Absolute Justice - A Cure for Despair, Part 1
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 74
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A discussion of questions relating to marriage and qadar (Divine Determining), with the benefit of readings from the Risale-i Nur.
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 73
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A discussion of the Divine Name of al-'Adl (The Absolutely Just) and how this Name manifests in both the physical world and in our own lives. We consider, in particular, how Divine justice manifests in matters such as our bodily or physical appearance.
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A Message for The Sick, Fifth and Sixth Remedy
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes > The Twenty-Fifth Flash (A Message for the Sick) > Fifth and Sixth Remedy Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University…
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 72
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A discussion of the irrationality of neglecting salah (the prescribed prayers) or failing to give salah its due. We also consider how the performance of salah can, with the right intention, convert all our mundane, everyday actions into acts of worship. Based on readings from Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's, 'The Fourth Word'.…
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A Message for The Sick, Third and Fourth Remedy
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Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes > The Twenty-Fifth Flash (A Message for the Sick) > Second Remedy Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2…
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A Message for The Sick, Introduction and First Remedy
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 71
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A discussion of one of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's key arguments for Divine Unity and Oneness. Based on readings from the Twenty-Second Word of the Risale-i Nur.
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Condolence on the Death of a Child, Part 5
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Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 70
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A discussion on the issue of discord among believers, and Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's prescription for how we can personally address it.
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