Episodes
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...
Published 04/09/22
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...
Published 03/26/22
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...
Published 03/19/22
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...
Published 03/12/22
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...
Published 03/07/22
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...
Published 02/20/22
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...
Published 02/05/22
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...
Published 01/29/22
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...
Published 01/22/22
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...
Published 01/08/22
“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...
Published 01/01/22
“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...
Published 12/11/21
“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...
Published 12/04/21
“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...
Published 11/27/21
“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...
Published 11/21/21
“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...
Published 11/13/21
“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...
Published 11/06/21
“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...
Published 10/30/21
“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...
Published 10/23/21
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...
Published 10/16/21
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...
Published 10/09/21
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...
Published 09/25/21
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...
Published 09/18/21
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...
Published 08/28/21
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...
Published 08/14/21