Those who are greatly occupied in physical or material matters lack sufficient knowledge or have only superficial understanding of spiritual matters. Therefore, such people's opinions and judgments concerning spiritual matters carry no weight. Said Nursi carrygreatlyjudgment share on social
The transparency of a metaphor displays the glint of truth. But if a metaphor is taken for a reality, it then becomes dense and masks the truth it is meant to display. Said Nursi densedisplayglint Change image and share on social
Establish with all of your powers a union with your fellows and brothers in religion that is stronger than the union of the worldly! Said Nursi brotherestablishfellow Change image and share on social
I can live without bread, but I can't live without freedom. Said Nursi breadfreedomlive Change image and share on social
Belief is not restricted to a brief affirmation based on imitation; rather, it has degrees and stages of development. It is like a seed growing into a fully grown, fruit-bearing tree; like the sun's image in a mirror or in a drop of water to its images on the sea's surface and to the sun itself. Said Nursi affirmationbasebear share on social
The Qur'an, the universe, and humanity are three kinds of manifestations of one truth. Said Nursi humanitykindmanifestation Change image and share on social
All true happiness, pure joy, sweet bounties, and untroubled pleasure lie in knowledge of God and love of God; they cannot exist without them. Said Nursi bountyexistgod Change image and share on social
The life of the hereafter is the outcome of all this world. Said Nursi lifeoutcomeworld Change image and share on social
Something theoretical in the past may become evident and established in the present or in the future. It is a self-evident fact that creation has an innate tendency towards perfection, and it is through this that creation is bound to the law of development or gradual perfection. Said Nursi bindcreationdevelopment share on social
What agent is there other than the Creator of the heavens and earth who can know whatever occurs in our heart, down to its most subtle and secret thoughts, and illuminate the future for us by establishing the Hereafter, saving us from the countless suffocating waves of the world? Said Nursi agentcountlesscreator share on social