Date: Saturday, 2nd December 2009

Topics

• A study of the Seventh Topic of the Fruits of Belief.

The reading teaches us about the hereafter through Allah's Names and attributes. This study focuses on the section on how Allah's names of Sustainer, Just, Compassionate and Munificent necessitate life after death. Read More

• Is Arabic the only language of prayer (dua) and worship (ubudiyyet) in Islam?

Is the Arabic languge used because our Prophet was from Arabia? This important discussion details the wisdom behind the selection of Arabic in carrying out the message of Allah at 'the end of time' (ahirzman). It will reveal the reason and times at which the language of the Quran, Arabic, is to be used in times prayer and worhsip to God. Read More

• The use of anthropocentric analogies

This discussion explores the use of anthropocentric analogies in the Risale-i Nur. Anthropocentric analogies take matters which may be true for humans and then use these to prove the truth of other matters, such as those relating to the universe, or to Allah. Read More

Date: Saturday, 26th December 2009

Topics

• A discussion on why we need Tafsirs or Quranic commentaries

The Qur'an is Allah's word and is the most elevated divine communication to all of creation. How do we understand the place and role of scholars and tafsir (commentary on the Qur'an), such as the Risale-i Nur? Read More

• Criteria for determining the most excellent path to Allah

After having found the truth and entered Islam, what is the criteria that we follow to continue on the path of excellence within Islam? Read More

Word Vision Conference Centre, 40 Somerton Road, Somerton : Every Saturday 8.00pm

Central to our learning is the weekly discussion circles.In our discussion circles we analyze, contemplate and reflect on fundamental questions that we all want and need answers to.

In our discussions of these crucial questions and issues, there are no questions left unanswered. We guarantee that once you approach and critically engage with a rational mind and pure heart, you will inevitably change; in mind, body and soul.

Discussions circles are held at the Word Vision Conference Centre. This is a conference venue with a seating capacity of 50 -100. The venue is air conditioned and provides a state-of-the-art sound system with wireless microphones and live recording.

Who am I? Where did I come from? Where Am I going?
What is the meaning of Life? Is there a higher purpose to living?
Do I matter in this Universe?  Is Death the End?

Does God Exist?

Word Vision is a registered non-profit organisation established in 2003. We dedicate ourselves to lifelong learning.We aim to not  only enhance the knowledge and abilities of our listeners and readers, but to also broaden their horizons and introduce them to new ways of assessing their observations and experiences.

We embrace the unique approach of the great scholar Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, and use his work, The Risale-i Nur, as our core reference. We compare and contrast his writings to that of other prominent Thinkers from the past and present such as Plato, Kant, Hume and Dawkins.

The Risale-i Nur is a lesson of the Qur’an to modern understanding. The treatises in it are a commentary of Quranic verses dealing with all matters of faith. They provide remedies from the pharmacy of the Qur’an to all spiritual and psychological ills.