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IIKV Signs a Letter of Intent for Cooperation with UniSZA, One of Malaysia’s Long-Established Universities

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.

We Welcome the Mecca and Badr Agreements

International Ummah Unity Conference 2026

All sessions of the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium on YouTube: recordings and transcripts

You can access the original transcript for all 72 video recordings and Word versions in Turkish, English, Arabic and Russian for 61 videos. Translation sets for 11 videos have not yet been prepared.

Atlas Nursî in beta: Bediuzzaman’s life, works and era in a single digital atlas

Our Foundation’s Atlas Nursî project is now open to visitors in its beta version. Bediuzzaman Said Nursi’s life journey, the Risale-i Nur Collection, chronologies, maps, people and archival documents come together in a single digital atlas.

IIKV Came Together for a Dinner of Appreciation with the Volunteers of the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium

The Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV) came together for a dinner of appreciation with the volunteers who made significant contributions to the organisation of the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium. At the programme, attended by volunteers who had served selflessly during the symposium’s preparation and implementation, the importance of the work carried out was emphasised, and the contributions of the volunteering experience to personal, academic and social development were discussed.

Emphasis on Faith and Brotherhood During Habib Ömer bin Hafiz’s Visit to IIKV

Yemeni Islamic scholar Habib Ömer bin Hafiz visited the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture and offered reflections on strengthening faith, the spiritual education of children, and brotherhood among Muslims. After passages from the Risale-i Nur were read at the gathering, the Chamber of the Holy Relics at Topkapı Palace was visited.

Letter of Thanks for the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium

We have concluded the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium. In Istanbul, we welcomed scholars, academics, and friends devoted to the Risale-i Nur from different parts of the world.

13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium Final Declaration

2026–2027 Scholarship Applications Now Open

Undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students may apply for a scholarship by completing the online form at iikv.org by 23:59 on 30 September 2026.

Quranic Solutions to Global Crises: 13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium Held in Istanbul

Hearts Meet in Barla: The 6th Çamdağı Fellowship Gathering Begins

Visit by Dr. Mahmood Saeed Buroo to the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture

Visit by the İİKV Delegation to Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz

Seerah Exhibition "In the Footsteps of Our Prophet (pbuh)" Opens

TPSS 2026 Summit: Key Takeaways from Dr. Omar Suleiman's Talk

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?”.

Global Scholars and International Guests Gather for TPSS Welcome Dinner at Historical Rüstempaşa Madrasa

Risale-i Nur Reading Program with Bangladeshi Scholars Concludes

New Issue of Katre International Journal of Human Studies Released

The 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium, Sponsored by AA Communication, Was Reported in Three Languages

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