Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture

Joint Program with Muslims from Latin America, the U.S., and Canada

Joint Program with Muslims from Latin America, the U.S., and Canada

The Risale-i Nur Reading Program, held in Medellín, Colombia, attracted great interest with the participation of Muslims from Latin America, the United States, and Canada.
Among the attendees were Sheikh Muhammad and Sheikh Ömer Faruk, key imams of the Qadiri (Geylani) Sufi Order.

As part of the program, an agreement was reached between Collective Continuum, an organization established by Nur students in the U.S., and İİKV to continue and support Islamic services in Latin America. This collaboration aims to expand Islamic activities and reach a broader audience in the region.

Additionally, a strong interest in Bediüzzaman Said Nursi’s works was observed among the participants. Those unfamiliar with his teachings were gifted books as an introduction. This initiative served as an important step in strengthening spiritual connections and making this intellectual legacy accessible to more people.

International Activities

The International Unit of İİKV Explained Risale-i Nur at the Qadiri Gathering in Gambia

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.

4–6 October 2026 · Istanbul

13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium

Visit the symposium website for the programme, papers and registration.