Last year, we signed a cooperation agreement with UIN Imam Bonjol University in Indonesia for educational activities. This year, two faculty members and ten undergraduate and graduate students from the university attended our "Tawhidi Education Program of Risale-i Nur."
The program, which took place between July 17-23, focused on various aspects of Bediüzzaman Said Nursi's life and work. During the program, Dr. Muhammed Hadi, the Scientific Affairs Officer of the Arabic Section of our foundation, highlighted that Bediüzzaman was born in the midst of the difficulties faced during the late Ottoman period and, in the first part of his life, sought to offer solutions to the emerging problems through a perspective rooted in truth and freedom.
Following that, Bediüzzaman fought for an "Islamic reform solution centered on faith" in response to the rise of materialistic ideologies that began with the proclamation of the Republic and the abolition of the Caliphate.
Later, Dr. Isam Beyati, a member of the Scientific Committee of IIKV, conducted a lesson on the "language of the universe," explaining how we can apply the formula of reading the book of the universe in our lives. He emphasized that the most important element in this context is the method of contemplation (tefekkür) in Risale-i Nur.
The one-week training program also included Dr. Abdurrahman Seyitoğlu, a member of the Scientific Committee in the Arabic Section, who discussed how Risale-i Nur addresses the topic of worship, particularly the wisdom of prayer. He highlighted the importance of prayer times, explaining that each prayer time is the result of a great transformation and emphasized the significance of tasbih (glorification) and tazim (reverence) during these times.
In the final lecture, Dr. Salim discussed Bediüzzaman's service methodology and positive action, stressing the importance of Risale-i Nur in this era, how we can apply its service approach and dawah methods, and affirmed that the main goal of this service is "to save faith."
At the closing dinner of the training program, the participants shared their thoughts and views, expressing that they had greatly benefited from the program and would encourage reading and spreading Risale-i Nur upon returning to their home countries.
The closing ceremony concluded with Dr. Isam Beyati, representing the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture, presenting certificates to the participants.
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