Risalah Ramadan Iqtisad dan Syukur

This volume is a thematic compilation drawn from various parts of the Risale-i Nur Collection by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. It includes The Treatise on Ramadan, The Treatise on Frugality, a section on greed from the Twenty-Second Letter, The Treatise on Gratitude, and other reflections on related topics. Together, these texts offer a holistic and spiritually rich exploration of how the practices of fasting, moderation, and thankfulness serve as means of drawing closer to the Divine.

The Treatise on Ramadan reveals profound insights into the wisdom of fasting, elaborating on nine major reasons behind this sacred act of worship. These reasons are presented with such clarity and power that even non-Muslims may feel inspired by the ethical and spiritual benefits of fasting. For those who identify as Muslim yet neglect this pillar of faith, the treatise serves as a gentle yet compelling call to reflection and renewal. It shows how the communal discipline of fasting cultivates humility, gratitude, and awareness of divine blessings, especially as believers collectively wait for the moment to break their fast each evening—symbolizing a deeper surrender to the divine will.

The Treatise on Frugality is a profound reflection on the spiritual and ethical dimensions of moderation. It warns against wastefulness, presenting frugality not only as a sign of gratitude but also as a means of honoring divine bounty. Through practical and spiritual reasoning, the text reveals how conscious consumption leads to personal dignity, physical well-being, and spiritual balance. It offers a powerful antidote to the modern culture of excess by affirming that moderation is a form of silent worship and a source of blessing.

The Treatise on Gratitude presents thankfulness as one of the central purposes of creation. It explains how everything in the universe, from the structure of life to the distribution of sustenance, points to the importance of gratitude. By tracing a cosmic pattern—from life to humanity, and from humanity to sustenance—it demonstrates that gratitude is not only a spiritual virtue but also a universal principle that brings harmony to existence.

Together, these treatises invite readers to reflect on their relationship with worldly blessings—through restraint, awareness, and appreciation. They show that the path to spiritual fulfillment lies not in indulgence, but in recognizing and responding to divine favors with gratitude and responsibility. In doing so, this work provides timely guidance for modern seekers searching for meaning in a world marked by abundance yet spiritual emptiness.