The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV) organized a ten-day program around the Risale-i Nur collection, hosting seven new Muslim guests from Colombia, Brazil, and the UK. The program, which also included the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tuna from Duke University in the USA, focused on Risale-i Nur lessons held in Istanbul and Barla, as well as the solutions proposed by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi for the Muslim world.
he program, which also included the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tuna from Duke University in the USA, focused on Risale-i Nur lessons held in Istanbul and Barla, as well as the solutions proposed by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi for the Muslim world.
During the program, participants discussed the problems of the Islamic world and possible solutions in the light of Bediüzzaman’s works. The importance of the Risale-i Nur collection for the Islamic world and the necessity of spreading this message to all segments of society were emphasized.
Under the guidance of IIKV Board of Trustees President Said Yüce, the participants followed the traces of Üstad Bediüzzaman Said Nursi and his students in Isparta and Barla. By visiting the places where the Üstad lived, the memories and graves of the Heroes of Isparta and the Siddiqs of Barla, and tracking the parts of Risale-i Nur that were written in each location, the participants gained a closer understanding of Bediüzzaman's world of contemplation.
Guests from Colombia and Brazil shared their experiences regarding Islamic activities and the impact of Risale-i Nur in their respective countries. Particularly, the model of study circles in Colombia and the potential for this model to spread across Latin America were discussed. In Brazil, the necessity of presenting Islamic services and Risale-i Nur in a way that aligns with the local culture was emphasized.
The program also highlighted the importance of translation work. Discussions focused on the significance of translating Risale-i Nur into various languages. Participants expressed their eagerness for more meaningful and effective translations, especially in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Throughout the program, readings and reflections on Bediüzzaman's life and struggles in Barla left a deep impact on the participants. They noted that seeing the patience and solutions Ustaz Nursi exhibited in the face of hardships in Barla shed light on the challenges the Muslim world faces today.
In a general evaluation session with İİKV Board of Trustees President Said Yüce, opinions were shared about future collaborations and programs. The program was fruitful in terms of exploring solutions to common problems in the Islamic world and reaffirming the role of Risale-i Nur in providing these solutions.
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