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12-26-09 A discussion on why we need Tafsirs or Quranic commentaries

Allah can communicate to us directly.  There are also countless ways and paths that lead to Allah. 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?   

Throughout all time the order and system of revelation, narrations and the duty of protecting the pillars of faith are organised through the will of Allah. The system of learning and scholarship of marifatullah (knowledge of Allah) is not a matter left to individual endeavours without order or design.

This discussion focuses on why we cannot exclusively rely on our own inspirations from our readings of the Qur'an and hadith for guidance. It details the wisdom behind the selection and role of scholars, mujaddids, mujtahids and tafsirs, such as the Risale-i Nur in this age. This discussion will breakdown the dangers inherent in exclusively relying on one's individual inspiration and thoughts and will provide a convincing explanation of the position and role of the Risale-i Nur in this time and age.

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Date: Saturday, 28 August, 2010

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In this session, a member of our audience asks, “How can we be good and true students of the Risale-i Nur?”  Since the Risale-i Nur is a tafsir or explanation of the Quran, a student of the Risale-i Nur is in reality, a student of the Quran.  Therefore, we may also ask, “How can we be a true student of the Quran?”

In order to answer these questions, we should first understand what the Quran is, and by extension, what tafsirs like the Risale-i Nur actually are.   In brief, Allah created us in order to make Himself known to us.  The universe and everything in it serves this purpose.  It makes the Names and attributes of Allah known to us.  And the Quran is the interpreter of this ‘Book of the Universe’.

Therefore, understanding the meaning of the Quran goes to the very heart of the purpose of our existence.  Quite simply, we were created to be students of the Quran.  Since this is the case, we should apply the utmost effort and seriousness to studying it.  It should be seen as a way of life, or rather, the aim of life, not merely a hobby or past time.  Having accepted this, we should then look at what steps we could take to actually become true students of the Quran – and true students of knowledge (talebe-i ulum).

As mentioned above, a student of the Quran is, in reality, a student of the Book of the Universe.  Such a student aims to constantly read the Book of the Universe and to become acquainted with its Creator (Khaliq) through it.  The Eleventh Word of the Risale-i Nur provides us with excellent guidance on how to do this, through its elucidation of nine true ‘aims of life’.

Listen to our audio recording of this session for more.  Download Audio - Part 1  Download Audio - Part 2 

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"There are a few dimensions to a human's existence. Because humans are plant like, animal like, human like and also faith like."

From 'Mesnev-i Nuriye', by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, Quote translated by Levent A.

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Who am I? Where did I come from? Where Am I going?
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Word Vision is a registered non-profit organisation established in 2003.  We dedicate ourselves to lifelong learning.  We aim not only to enhance the knowledge and abilities of our listeners and readers, but also to 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.

 

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