The Risale-i Nur Collection is a monumental body of Qur’anic commentary authored by Bediüzzaman Said Nursî in the first half of the 20th century. Comprising more than 130 treatises, the collection addresses the fundamental tenets of Islamic faith—such as the existence and oneness of God, prophethood, resurrection, divine destiny, and worship—explained through rational arguments, spiritual reflections, and vivid metaphors.
Written in clear and accessible Turkish, the Risale-i Nur was intended not only for scholars but also for ordinary people seeking to strengthen their belief in an age of doubt and materialism. Said Nursî emphasized that reason and revelation, science and faith, are not contradictory but complementary paths to truth. His writings present Islam as a religion of both heart and intellect, capable of guiding humanity in the modern era.
The collection was composed under extremely difficult circumstances, often during exile, imprisonment, and strict surveillance. Despite these challenges, the Risale-i Nur spread organically across Anatolia and beyond, copied by hand and later printed, inspiring a faith-based renewal movement that touched millions.
Today, the Risale-i Nur has been translated into more than 50 languages and continues to be studied in universities, cultural centers, and reading circles around the world. For many, it serves not only as a Qur’anic commentary but also as a guide for spiritual growth, moral integrity, and intellectual engagement with the modern world.
At its core, the Risale-i Nur conveys a universal message: that belief in God gives meaning to life, purpose to existence, and hope for the future.