Date: Saturday, 27 February 2010

Topics

• The eloquent use of repetition in the Quran

This discussion is based on readings from the Tenth Topic of the Eleventh Ray. The elevated literary style of the Quran includes the use of various rhetorical devices. One of these is repetition. In Surah al Rahman for example, Allah repeatedly asks, "Then which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?" This discussion shows that such repetition is not a flaw, but adds to the Quran's eloquence.  In fact, repetition in the Quran is never superfluous, but is required due to the 'repetition of need'.  Download Audio

• The nature and significance of saying "Selam" in Islam

What does it mean to say "Selam" or "Selam aleykum" in Islam?  Are such sayings merely customary?  Why is "Selam" considered the best of all greetings.  Is  "Selam" actually much more than a greeting or an expression used to bid farewell?  These issues are explored in this discussion.   Download Audio

Date: Saturday, 20 February 2010

Topics

• Achieving a state of constant worshipfulness through day to day actions

The first discussion of the evening.  Download Audio

• How can we know whether we are on the right path and whether Allah loves us

The second topic of the evening.  Download Audio

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

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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.