The Words the reconstruction of Islamic belief and thought

• Main Author: Nursi, Said Bediüzzaman 1873-1960 (Author)
• Other Authors: Akarsu, Huseyin (Translator)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Somerset, N.J Tughra Books 2010
• Subjects: Nurculuk > Doctrines; Islam > Essence, genius, nature; Islam > Appreciation
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• Physical Description: xxxix, 797 pages 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 9781932099164; 1932099166

Contains 33 words written by Said Nursi to instruct people who wish to draw close to God through acquiring a degree of understanding of how He has unveiled Himself through the universe, humanity and the Qur'an, and Prophet Muhammad. This book mentions various matters such as the meaning of basmala, the importance of five daily prayers, and more
The Words forms the first part of the Risale-i Nur collection, an approximately 6,000-page Qur'anic commentary. In this commentary Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's main concern is how to save and strengthen one's religious belief when confronted with the current prevalent materialist philosophy. It does not explain when or why a verse was revealed, but rather the truth that it represents. Subjects discussed are God, resurrection, prophethood, destiny, ego, worship, and how the truth of these matters is revealed through nature. The author also analyzes naturalist and materialist philosophy, as well as scientific theories and findings, and refutes them based on evidence that is clearly apparent in nature itself