Yemeni Islamic scholar Habib Ömer bin Hafiz, who visited the Istanbul Science and Culture Foundation, shared his insights on strengthening faith, the spiritual education of children, and brotherhood among Muslims. Following the gathering, during which excerpts from the Risale-i Nur were read, the participants visited the Department of Sacred Relics at Topkapı Palace.
Undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students may apply for scholarships by filling out the online form at iikv.org by 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2026.
Today, at the Renaissance Polat Hotel in Istanbul, the TPSS 2026 Summit hosted internationally renowned Palestinian-American Muslim Scholar Dr. Omar Suleiman. The title of his talk was “What is Prophetic Leadership and Prophetic Strategy?”.
Istanbul to host 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium in October. Symposium themed 'Quranic Solutions to Global Crises' will gather scholars, researchers, and civil society representatives from 37 countries
Following the increasing inclination toward Islam in Europe day by day, the “Support Education Project for Converts Workshop,” organized to address the Islamic education processes and ensure that newly Muslim individuals (converts) remain Muslim, was hosted by the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (İİKV). In the meeting attended by academics, NGO representatives, and experts, strategic decisions were made to enable converts to learn Islam through a methodology centered on the Quran, the Sunnah, and the Risale-i Nur.
The "İttihad-ı İslam (Islamic Unity) Workshop" organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (İİKV) has begun. Within the scope of the workshop, the concepts of education, morality, and affection are being discussed centered around the vision of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi.
Said Yüce, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (İİKV), accompanied by the Director of the Istanbul Civilization Institute, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ünal Akyüz, visited the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, in Istanbul.
ISTANBUL / BOGOTA – The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (İİKV) and the Islamic Committee of Colombia (Comité Islámico de Colombia) have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) envisioning cooperation in academic, scientific, and cultural fields. The agreement aims to take education and the exchange of ideas between South America and Turkey to a new level.
The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (İİKV) hosted a meaningful visit today. The international student delegation from the Intercultural Research and Friendship Foundation (KARVAK) visited İİKV's headquarters located in the Vefa district.
