13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium (2026) November 11, 2026
The appendix to the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium brings together notes from the gathering, the speakers’ reflections and recollections concerning the service of the Risale-i Nur.
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Explore the archivePresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan congratulated the opening of the 11th International Bediuzzaman Symposium with the following message:
Ismail Kahraman, Head of Turkish National Assembly also congratulated the opening of the 11th International Bediuzzaman Symposium with a message as follows:
Another message to congratulate the opening of the 11th International Bediuzzaman Symposium was from the Prime Minister of Turkey, Binali Yildirim.
Said Yüce, Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture Chairman of the Executive Board
Representatives of the International Unit of the Istanbul Foundation for Knowledge and Culture (İİKV) attended the traditional annual gathering of the Qadiri community held in the African country of Gambia. As part of the program, the İİKV delegation came together with Sheikh Muhammad Gilani, one of the descendants of His Holiness Abdul Qadir Gilani and one of the most important spiritual leaders of the Qadiri path today. In the gathering, which took place in a spiritual atmosphere, various lessons and dhikr circles were conducted.
The newly expanded edition of the work titled "Years of Abundance," published by the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV), delves deeper into the life of Bediüzzaman Said Nursi, his disciples, and the years of writing and publication of the Risale-i Nur. The book presents the captivating narrative of the creation of the Qur'anic commentaries, the Risale-i Nur, which has been instrumental in the salvation of millions' faith and their attainment of eternal happiness, all conveyed in a fluent style.
A word on our Foundation by the Executive President
The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV) signed a Letter of Intent with Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), one of Malaysia’s long-established universities, to develop academic, cultural, and scientific cooperation. Effective from 2 November 2026, the letter was signed on behalf of UniSZA by its Rector, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Fadzli bin Adam, and on behalf of IIKV by Dr. Said Yüce.
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