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This podcast offers a side-by-side reading of the Risale-i Nur (Epistles of Light) in the Turkish original and in English translation followed by clarifying notes and reflections in English by the reader. Risale-i Nur is a profoundly spiritual, insightful, and intellectual commentary on the Qur'an b…

Reflections on Nur


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    Twenty-Second Word 08: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 48:18


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 8). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-Second Word 07: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 75:39


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 7). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-Second Word 06: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 63:27


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 6). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-Second Word 05: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 84:29


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 5). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-Second Word 04: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 69:08


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 4). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-Second Word 03: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 56:11


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 3). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-Second Word 02: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 64:30


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 2). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-Second Word 01: Existence of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 69:12


    The "Twenty-Second Word" offers twelve demonstrative proofs for the existence and oneness of God. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 1). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    0175 Twenty-First Word 06: Obsessive Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 82:32


    The "Twenty-First Word" addresses some of the challenges that the lower soul and Satan pose to believers. It has two stations. The "First Station" focuses on the lower soul's laziness in performing daily prayers and explains the preciousness and necessity of daily prayers. The "Second Station" offers a potent remedy against obsessive thoughts that originate from Satan's whisperings. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 6). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    0175 Twenty-First Word 05: Obsessive Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 52:39


    The "Twenty-First Word" addresses some of the challenges that the lower soul and Satan pose to believers. It has two stations. The "First Station" focuses on the lower soul's laziness in performing daily prayers and explains the preciousness and necessity of daily prayers. The "Second Station" offers a potent remedy against obsessive thoughts that originate from Satan's whisperings. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 4). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    0172 Twenty-First Word: Obsessive Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 59:11


    The "Twenty-First Word" addresses some of the challenges that the lower soul and Satan pose to believers. It has two stations. The "First Station" focuses on the lower soul's laziness in performing daily prayers and explains the preciousness and necessity of daily prayers. The "Second Station" offers a potent remedy against obsessive thoughts that originate from Satan's whisperings. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 4). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    How to Read the Risale-i Nur

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 75:02


    When people from different parts of Turkey came to Ustad Nursi and asked him to teach them, he would tell them not to come to him but to read the Risale-i Nur. Thus, everybody can read the Risale-i Nur on their own and benefit from it. One does not need permission from a teacher who had already studied the Risale-i Nur with another teacher. Nevertheless, we can think of some guidelines to follow in order to maximize our ability to benefit from the Risale-i Nur. This episode, based on a similarly titled section on the reflections-RN.org website, offers some of these guidelines. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Why Read the Risale-i Nur?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 61:20


    The Messenger of God Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Actions are according to intentions." In that case, the essential question to answer in thinking about reading the Risale-i Nur depends on the reader's intention. This episode, based on a similarly titled section on the reflections-RN.org website, offers guidelines about what to intend in reading the Risale-i Nur. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    What is the Risale-i Nur

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 85:27


    The Risale-i Nur is a Qur'anic commentary that makes substantial contributions to the Islamic tradition especially in the fields of dialectical theology (kalam) and Sufism (taṣawwuf) but also offers important insights about the methodologies (uṣūl) of the sciences of Qur'anic exegesis (tafsīr) and prophetic traditions (ḥadīth). This episode is based on the similarly titled "What is the Risale-i Nur" section on Reflections-RN.org under Introduction. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Who Was Bediuzzaman Said Nursi 04 (mp4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 72:47


    Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1878-1960 C.E., 1295-1379 Hijri) or Ustadh Nursi, as his followers refer to him, was a great scholar, gnostic, and saint of the fourteenth century of the Islamic calendar. He struggled his entire life to understand, implement, teach, and uphold the message of the Qur'an and the Prophetic example. His unshakable certainty in the truths of faith provided a bastion of refuge and hope for Muslims in the late Ottoman Empire and republican Turkey at times of calamitous defeats and moral collapse that sealed the end of the Ottoman Caliphate. Today, the treasure of knowledge he left behind, the Risale-i Nur, continues to teach and inspire believers all around the world. This episode is based on the brief introduction to Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's life and teachings as provided on the Reflections-rn.org website. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Who Was Bediuzzaman Said Nursi 03 (mp4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 73:21


    Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1878-1960 C.E., 1295-1379 Hijri) or Ustadh Nursi, as his followers refer to him, was a great scholar, gnostic, and saint of the fourteenth century of the Islamic calendar. He struggled his entire life to understand, implement, teach, and uphold the message of the Qur'an and the Prophetic example. His unshakable certainty in the truths of faith provided a bastion of refuge and hope for Muslims in the late Ottoman Empire and republican Turkey at times of calamitous defeats and moral collapse that sealed the end of the Ottoman Caliphate. Today, the treasure of knowledge he left behind, the Risale-i Nur, continues to teach and inspire believers all around the world. This episode is based on the brief introduction to Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's life and teachings as provided on the Reflections-rn.org website. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Who Was Bediuzzaman Said Nursi 02 (video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 65:58


    Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1878-1960 C.E., 1295-1379 Hijri) or Ustadh Nursi, as his followers refer to him, was a great scholar, gnostic, and saint of the fourteenth century of the Islamic calendar. He struggled his entire life to understand, implement, teach, and uphold the message of the Qur'an and the Prophetic example. His unshakable certainty in the truths of faith provided a bastion of refuge and hope for Muslims in the late Ottoman Empire and republican Turkey at times of calamitous defeats and moral collapse that sealed the end of the Ottoman Caliphate. Today, the treasure of knowledge he left behind, the Risale-i Nur, continues to teach and inspire believers all around the world. This episode is based on the brief introduction to Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's life and teachings as provided on the Reflections-rn.org website. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Who Was Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (video)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 62:26


    Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1878-1960 C.E., 1295-1379 Hijri) or Ustadh Nursi, as his followers refer to him, was a great scholar, gnostic, and saint of the fourteenth century of the Islamic calendar. He struggled his entire life to understand, implement, teach, and uphold the message of the Qur'an and the Prophetic example. His unshakable certainty in the truths of faith provided a bastion of refuge and hope for Muslims in the late Ottoman Empire and republican Turkey at times of calamitous defeats and moral collapse that sealed the end of the Ottoman Caliphate. Today, the treasure of knowledge he left behind, the Risale-i Nur, continues to teach and inspire believers all around the world. This episode is based on the brief introduction to Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's life and teachings as provided on the Reflections-rn.org website.

    Twenty-First Word 04

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 62:46


    The "Twenty-First Word" addresses some of the challenges that the lower soul and Satan pose to believers. It has two stations. The "First Station" focuses on the lower soul's laziness in performing daily prayers and explains the preciousness and necessity of daily prayers. The "Second Station" offers a potent remedy against obsessive thoughts that originate from Satan's whisperings. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 4). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-First Word 03

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 70:23


    The "Twenty-First Word" addresses some of the challenges that the lower soul and Satan pose to believers. It has two stations. The "First Station" focuses on the lower soul's laziness in performing daily prayers and explains the preciousness and necessity of daily prayers. The "Second Station" offers a potent remedy against obsessive thoughts that originate from Satan's whisperings. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 3). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-First Word 02

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 51:48


    The "Twenty-First Word" addresses some of the challenges that the lower soul and Satan pose to believers. It has two stations. The "First Station" focuses on the lower soul's laziness in performing daily prayers and explains the preciousness and necessity of daily prayers. The "Second Station" offers a potent remedy against obsessive thoughts that originate from Satan's whisperings. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 2). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twenty-First Word 01

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 58:04


    The "Twenty-First Word" addresses some of the challenges that the lower soul and Satan pose to believers. It has two stations. The "First Station" focuses on the lower soul's laziness in performing daily prayers and explains the preciousness and necessity of daily prayers. The "Second Station" offers a potent remedy against obsessive thoughts that originate from Satan's whisperings. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 1). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 64:54


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. In this section, we focus on timeless messages from the Qur'anic narrations of prophetic miracles. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 12). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 59:36


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. In this section, we focus on timeless messages from the Qur'anic narrations of prophetic miracles. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 11). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 58:30


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. In this section, we focus on timeless messages from the Qur'anic narrations of prophetic miracles. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 10). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 09

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 57:02


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. In this section, we focus on timeless messages from the Qur'anic narrations of prophetic miracles. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 09). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 64:54


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. In this section, we focus on timeless messages from the Qur'anic narrations of prophetic miracles. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 08). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2022 56:50


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. In this section, we focus on timeless messages from the Qur'anic narrations of prophetic miracles. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 07). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 66:25


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. In this section, we focus on timeless messages from the Qur'anic narrations of prophetic miracles. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 06). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 62:19


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 05). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2022 69:46


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 04). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2022 65:32


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 03). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 61:07


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 02). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Twentieth Word 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 64:21


    The "Twentieth Word" teaches us how to recognize timeless universal precepts and general laws in the narration of particular historical incidents in the Qur'an. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 01). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 71:34


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 09). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 58:05


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 08). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2021 68:01


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 07). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2021 70:51


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 06). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 66:27


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 05). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021 64:42


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 04). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 63:06


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 03). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 58:28


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 02). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Nineteenth Word 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 60:32


    “There are three universal things that make our Lord known to us: One is this Book of the Cosmos. We have heard a small part of its testimony in thirteen flashes from the “Thirteenth Lesson” of the Treatise of Light in Arabic. Another is the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace upon him, who is the Great Sign of that great book. And the other is the Qur'an of tremendous standing. Now, we should get to know and listen to the Seal of Prophets, blessings and peace be upon him, who is that second articulate demonstration.” For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 01). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Eighteenth Word 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 67:03


    The Eighteenth Word is composed of three points: The Third Point that we are reflecting on in this episode is a commentary on the verse “Say, ‘If you love God, follow me, and God will love you… (Qur'an, 3: 31)” This point builds on the second point and establishes that since there is beauty in the creation, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the messenger and beloved of God and God examplar among the human beings to be followed. It is a beautiful and meaningful grace of God that we got to read this piece a couple of days before the birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on the 12th night of the Hijri month Rabi al-awwal. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 03). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Eighteenth Word 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 61:01


    The Eighteenth Word is composed of three points: The Second Point that we are reflecting on in this episode is a commentary on the verse “He gave everything its most beautiful form… (Qur'an, 32: 7),” and it shows that there is an aspect of true beauty in everything, even in things that look ugly. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 02). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Eighteenth Word 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 68:46


    The Eighteenth Word is composed of three points: The first point is a commentary on the verse “Do not think that those who exult in what they have done and seek praise for things they have not done will escape the torment; agonizing torment awaits them (Qur'an, 3: 188).” and offers a powerful chastisement to the evil-commanding lower soul. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 01). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Seventeenth Word 09

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 50:18


    The Seventeenth Word is a commentary on the verses: "We have adorned the earth with attractive things so that We may test people to find out which of them do best, // but We shall reduce all this to barren dust (Qur'an, 18: 7-8)." and "The life of this world is nothing but a game and a distraction… (Qur'an, 6: 32)" It exposes the reality of the world as a means to a higher end that is not worthy of attachment in and of itself. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 09). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Seventeenth Word 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 58:48


    The Seventeenth Word is a commentary on the verses: "We have adorned the earth with attractive things so that We may test people to find out which of them do best, // but We shall reduce all this to barren dust (Qur'an, 18: 7-8)." and "The life of this world is nothing but a game and a distraction… (Qur'an, 6: 32)" It exposes the reality of the world as a means to a higher end that is not worthy of attachment in and of itself. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 08). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Seventeenth Word 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 55:55


    The Seventeenth Word is a commentary on the verses: "We have adorned the earth with attractive things so that We may test people to find out which of them do best, // but We shall reduce all this to barren dust (Qur'an, 18: 7-8)." and "The life of this world is nothing but a game and a distraction… (Qur'an, 6: 32)" It exposes the reality of the world as a means to a higher end that is not worthy of attachment in and of itself. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 07). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Seventeenth Word 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 60:29


    The Seventeenth Word is a commentary on the verses: "We have adorned the earth with attractive things so that We may test people to find out which of them do best, // but We shall reduce all this to barren dust (Qur'an, 18: 7-8)." and "The life of this world is nothing but a game and a distraction… (Qur'an, 6: 32)" It exposes the reality of the world as a means to a higher end that is not worthy of attachment in and of itself. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 06). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

    Seventeenth Word 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 64:04


    The Seventeenth Word is a commentary on the verses: "We have adorned the earth with attractive things so that We may test people to find out which of them do best, // but We shall reduce all this to barren dust (Qur'an, 18: 7-8)." and "The life of this world is nothing but a game and a distraction… (Qur'an, 6: 32)" It exposes the reality of the world as a means to a higher end that is not worthy of attachment in and of itself. For a rough translation of the section that is being discussed click here (scroll to Episode 05). This text is a work in progress and should not be considered a finalized translation. It is only meant to help with understanding the recorded discussion. Read and interpreted by Mustafa Tuna. For more on the Risale-i Nur, visit www.reflections-RN.org.

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