Lem'alar

by Bediüzzaman Said Nursî

"Lem'alar" is a collection of short essays written by Said Nursi, one of the most prominent Islamic scholars and thinkers of the 20th century. In this book, Nursi presents his thoughts on a wide range of topics, including faith, morality, society, and human nature. Each essay is written in a clear and concise style, making it easy to understand and apply the concepts to daily life. The book is divided into several parts, each covering a different aspect of Islam and spirituality. The first part focuses on the importance of faith and the fundamentals of Islamic belief. The second part discusses the concept of the Quran and its role in Islamic life, while the third part delves into the nature of human beings and the purpose of their existence. Throughout the book, Nursi emphasizes the importance of living a life guided by Islamic principles, and the need for individuals to constantly strive to better themselves and their communities. His insights are especially relevant in today's world, where many people are seeking spiritual guidance and a deeper understanding of their faith.

671 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2013

About the author

Said Nursî, (1878 – March 23, 1960) is an Islamic scholar who wrote Risale-i Nur Collection, a body of Qur'anic commentary exceeding six thousand pages. He is commonly known as Bediüzzaman, which means "the wonder of the age".

He was finally released in 1949. In the last decade of his life he settled in Isparta city. After the introduction of the multi-party system he advised his followers to vote for the Democratic Party of Adnan Menderes which gained the support of the rural and conservative populations. Because Said Nursî considered communism the greatest danger of that time, he also supported the pro-Western orientation of the Democrats, leading to his support of NATO, CENTO and Turkey's participation in the Korean war. He tried to unite Muslims and Christians in the struggle against communism and materialism therefore he corresponded with the Pope and the Greek Orthodox patriarch.

In 1956 he was allowed to have his writings printed. His books are collected under the name The Collection Of Risale-i Nur (Letters of Light).
His tomb in Urfa (demolished in July 1960)

He died of exhaustion after traveling to Urfa. He was buried on the premises where according to Islamic beliefs Abraham (Ibrahim) is buried. After the military coup d'état in Turkey in 1960, a group of soldiers led by the later extreme right-wing politician Alparslan Türkeş opened his grave and buried him at an unknown place near Isparta during July 1960 in order to prevent popular veneration. His followers are reported to have found his grave after years of searching in the area, and took his remains to a secret place in an effort to protect his body from further disturbance. Now, only two followers of him know where he is buried. When one of them dies, the other one tells one more person the secret place of the grave reducing the chance that the place be forgotten. Interestingly enough, he wrote in a treaty (risala), that no one should know where his tomb is.

Reviews

[mutinashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Ey insanlar! Fâni, kısa, faidesiz ömrünüzü; bâki, uzun, faideli, meyvedar yapmak ister misiniz? Madem istemek insaniyetin iktizasıdır, Bâki-i Hakikî'nin yoluna sarfediniz. Çünki Bâki'ye müteveccih olan şey, bekanın cilvesine mazhar olur.”

[İlaybetmen · Rating 5 out of 5]

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