Hz. Mehdi

But the most important is the renewal in preserving the religious truths, which is the most sacred and the greatest. The fields of Sharia, social and political life are relatively secondary, third, and fourth in importance. In the hadiths, the greater importance given to the renewal of religion is due to the renewal in the religious truths. However, in the minds of the general public and in the eyes of those who are more concerned with the apparent and dominant aspects of Islamic social life and religious politics, these aspects appear more important. Therefore, they look at and interpret things from that perspective. "It is extremely rare, almost impossible, for these three duties to be found together in one person or community at this time, to be perfect, and not to contradict each other. Only in the Mahdi, who represents the luminous community of the Prophetic House, and in the spiritual figure of the community, can these three duties converge. Praise be to the Almighty, in this century, the true disciples of the Risale-i Nur have been entrusted with the duty of renewal in preserving the religious truths in their spiritual character. For twenty years, through their effective and pioneering publications, they have fully countered extremely strong and powerful attacks of heresy and misguidance, and forty thousand people have testified that they have saved the faith of hundreds of thousands of believers. "However, I should not consider my weak and helpless self as worthy of bearing such a burden, which is thousands of degrees beyond my capacity," he says. And he greets you. We also greet you and those connected with the Risale-i Nur there. From the disciples of Risale-i Nur, Emin, Feyzi

Sikke-i Tasdik-i Gaybi ·Risale I Nurdan Parlak Fikralar Ve Bir Kisim Guzel Mektuplar ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Question: There are numerous authentic hadiths stating that in the Last Days, the Mahdi will come and reform the world that has fallen into corruption. However, this is an era of the community, not the individual. No matter how wise or even a hundred times wise a person may be, if they do not represent a community, if they do not embody the spiritual essence of a community, they are defeated by the spiritual essence of a contrary community. In this era, no matter how high the power of wilaya (spiritual authority) may be, how can such a human community be reformed from its great corruptions? If the Mahdi's deeds are all miraculous, they would contradict the divine wisdom and the laws of the Creator of this world. We want to understand the secret of this Mahdi issue. Answer: The Almighty, out of His infinite mercy, has sent blessed individuals—each time as a reformer, a renewer, a righteous caliph, a great pole, a perfect guide, or a kind of Mahdi—during every period of communal corruption, to eliminate corruption, reform the people, and preserve the religion of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Since this is the established pattern, in the time of the greatest corruption of the Last Days, the Almighty will certainly send the greatest mujtahid, the greatest renewer, the greatest ruler, the greatest Mahdi, the greatest guide, and the greatest pole—a luminous being—and this individual will be from the Ahl al-Bayt of the Prophet. Just as the Almighty can fill and empty the space between heaven and earth with clouds in a moment, and calm the storms of the sea in a second, and as the Almighty Creator of infinite power can create the example of summer within a spring hour and a winter storm within a summer hour, He can also scatter the darkness of the Islamic world through the Mahdi. And He has promised; certainly, He will fulfill His promise. From the perspective of divine power, it is very easy. If one considers it from the standpoint of the circle of causes and the wisdom of the Lord, it is again so reasonable and worthy of occurrence that thoughtful people would conclude: "Even if it is not reported by the Infallible Narrator, it must necessarily be so and will be so." For example:

Mektubat ·Yirmi Dokuzuncu Mektup ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

It is the defense of Ceylân. To the Afyon Heavy Penal Court: While the court has proudly accepted my master and my service to the Risale-i Nur, depicting me as a great diplomat and a scheming man, and giving me a large share in the alleged crime against the Nurlar, I say in return: I am closely related to my master Bediüzzaman, from whose religious, faith-based, and moral works I have benefited to such an extent that I would unhesitatingly sacrifice my life for them. However, this relationship is not, as the court claims, harmful to the country and the nation, nor is it encouraging the people against the state. Rather, it is an unbreakable and unbreakable bond aimed at saving my faith and the faith of my religious brothers who, in this dangerous time, need to save their faith, correct their morals, and become useful members of the country and the nation. Even if no one else can save themselves from the eternal punishment of the grave, I am related to him in this way. I am one of his close ones. For about four years, I have occasionally served him with sincerity. During this period, I have witnessed nothing else but his virtues. I never heard even a single word from his mouth regarding his Mahdihood or his renewal. The hundreds of thousands of Nur copies and the hundreds of thousands of pure Nur disciples who have saved their faith by reading them are witnesses to the fact that he is in the highest degree of humility.

Şualar ·On Dorduncu Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

The second reason is this: Only the spiritual people of the Jesus (peace be upon him) can kill the person of the Deccal (Antichrist) who was killed by the sword of Jesus (peace be upon him), and who created a terrible materialistic and godless empire, and whose grand statue and spiritual character can be destroyed and whose godless thought of denying the divinity can be destroyed. These spiritual people of Jesus will mix the truth of the religion of Jesus with the truth of Islam and will scatter and spiritually destroy it with that power. Indeed, the narration that "Jesus (peace be upon him) will come and lead the prayer of the Mahdi and follow him" indicates this union and the implementation and dominance of the Quranic truth. FOURTEENTH QUESTION: There is a narration that says, "The important power of the Deccal is the Jews. They love the Jews and follow them." We can say, "Allah knows best," that this narration has been interpreted in Russia. Because the Jews, who saw the oppression of every government, gathered in large numbers in Germany and, in order to take revenge, played an important role in the establishment of the communist committee and placed a terrible man named Trotsky, who was from the Jewish nation, as the supreme commander of Russia and after the famous Lenin, who was their teacher, they placed him at the head of the Russian government and blew up the head of Russia and burned its thousand-year-old products. They demonstrated the committee and some of the deeds of the Great Deccal. And they also caused important upheavals and stirred up other governments.

Şualar ·Besinci Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Certainly, that sublime courage in the sublime power will be revealed, and the honor of Hazrat Mahdi will be established, guiding to the right path and the truth. We expect this to happen, and expecting it is justified, just as we expect spring to come after this winter, by the will of Allah and the mercy of the Divine. Second Sign, namely: SIXTH SIGN Hazrat Mahdi's luminous society will repair the destructive regime of the Sufyan committee, restore the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him), and revive the Ahmadiyya mission (peace be upon him) in the Islamic world. The Sufyan committee, which works to destroy the Ahmadiyya Sharia (peace be upon him) with the intention of denying the Ahmadiyya prophethood (peace be upon him), will be destroyed and dispersed by the miraculous spiritual sword of Hazrat Mahdi's society. Also, the Dajjal committee, which in the human world, with the intention of denying the divinity, corrupts civilization and human sacredness, will be destroyed and dispersed by a devoted and selfless Isawi community, under the name of "Muslim Isawis," who strive to unite the true religion of Hazrat Isa (peace be upon him) with the truth of Islam, under the leadership of Hazrat Isa (peace be upon him), and thus liberate humanity from the denial of divinity. This important secret is very long. Since we have mentioned it briefly elsewhere, we will conclude here with this short note. SEVENTH SIGN Namely, the Third Question: They say: "Your past defense and struggle for Islam are not in the same way as now. Also, you are not following the style of the thinkers who defend Islam against Europe. Why have you changed the old Said position? Why are you not acting in the style of the spiritual fighters of Islam?"

Mektubat ·Yirmi Dokuzuncu Mektup ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

THIRD BRANCH Because the noble hadiths discussing the signs of the Day of Judgment, events of the Last Time, and the virtues and rewards of certain deeds are not fully understood, some learned people who trust their own intellects have considered some of them to be weak or fabricated. A group with weak faith and strong prejudice have even gone as far as denial. We will not now enter into a detailed explanation, but will only state the "Twelve Principles." FIRST PRINCIPLE: This is the issue explained in the question and answer at the end of the Twentieth Statement. In summary: Religion is a test, an experience; it distinguishes the lofty spirits from the lowly ones. Therefore, it will speak of future events that will be visible to everyone in such a way that they will not remain entirely unknown, nor will they be so obvious that everyone is forced to believe. It will open the door to reason and will not leave the choice entirely out of one's hands. For if a sign of the Day of Judgment were seen that was completely obvious, and everyone were compelled to believe, then a coal-like disposition and a diamond-like disposition would remain the same. The secret of the proposal and the result of the test would be lost. This is why there has been much disagreement on many issues, such as the Mahdi and the issue of Sufyan. Also, the narrations are very diverse; contradictory rulings have occurred. SECOND PRINCIPLE: There are levels in Islamic issues. One may require a definitive proof, another may suffice with a probable opinion, and another may only require acceptance and not rejection. Therefore, in each of the non-essential religious matters or temporal events, a certain certainty and a definitive proof are not required. Perhaps only not rejecting and not opposing them is enough. THIRD PRINCIPLE: In the time of the Companions, many scholars from the Israelites and the Christians entered Islam. Their old knowledge also became Muslim; some of the previous conflicting knowledge was considered as Islamic property.

Sözler ·Yirmi Dorduncu Soz ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

THE NINETEENTH QUESTION: In the hadiths, there are separate reports about the Mahdi (peace be upon him), who is one of the signs of the Last Times and from the House of the Prophet. In fact, some scholars and people of authority have declared in the past that he would appear. Allah knows best, the interpretation of these separate reports is as follows: The Great Mahdi has many duties. Just as he performs actions in many fields of politics, religion, sovereignty, and jihad, in every century, during times of despair, there is a need for a kind of Mahdi or for the Mahdi to come to their aid at that time. Therefore, by the mercy of Allah, in every era, perhaps in every century, a kind of Mahdi from the House of the Prophets has emerged, preserving the sharia of his ancestor and reviving his sunna. For example, in the political sphere, the Mahdi of the Abbasid, and in the religious sphere, figures like Gaws al-Azam, Shah Nakshband, and the four great scholars and the twelve great Imams, who performed some of the duties of the Great Mahdi, are also mentioned in the hadiths about the Mahdi. Since these reports are based on the view that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the center of reference, the hadiths differ, and some people of truth have said: "He has already appeared in the past." Whatever the case may be, since this matter is explained in the Risale-i Nur, we refer it to that source and say here only this much: There is no dynasty in the world that is continuous, no tribe that is united, and no society or community that is distinguished, which can rival the dynasty, tribe, society, or community of the House of the Prophets. Indeed, the House of the Prophets, who raised hundreds of sacred heroes and placed thousands of spiritual commanders at the head of the ummah, and who have been nourished, developed, and perfected by the leaven of the Quranic truth, the light of faith, and the honor of Islam, will certainly, in the Last Times, revive, declare, and implement the sharia of Muhammad, the truth of the Furqan, and the sunna of the Prophet (peace be upon him). Thus, it is very reasonable, necessary, and essential for the Great Mahdi, who is the chief commander, to demonstrate his perfection in justice and truth to the world, fulfilling the needs of the rules of human social life.

Şualar ·Besinci Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

First: There are two duties in the Last Times, although they are not on the level of the first duty in terms of truth. However, the caliphate of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the unity of Islam among the common people and the political elite, especially in the ideas of this age, appear a thousand times broader than that first duty. Although in every era, a kind of Mahdi and reformer has emerged and will emerge to guide people. But each of them has performed one of the three duties in a certain aspect, and thus they have not been given the title of the great Mahdi of the Last Times. Second: That great figure of the Last Times will be from the Ahl al-Bayt. Although I consider myself, in a spiritual sense, as a spiritual child of Hazrat Ali (peace be upon him). I received the lesson of truth from him. And since the Ahl al-Muhammad (peace be upon them) encompass the true Light's disciples in a certain sense, I can also be considered from the Ahl al-Bayt. However, in the path of the Light, there is no desire for selfhood, personality, personal stations, or seeking honor and prestige. Even if worldly positions were given to me to preserve sincerity in the Light, I would feel compelled to leave them, hence a half-accepting response is given as a footnote, and this proposal of Mahdism is not clearly and explicitly rejected. • • • "The events mentioned in this paragraph coincided with the facts in a surprising manner. After I said, 'Do not disturb me, the ground is angry,' three minutes later an earthquake occurred. This coincidence is considered a sign of compassion, yet it cannot be subject to criticism. After four hours of interrogation and distress, ten hours later, the Maarif fire, which caused a loss of about two million liras, occurred almost simultaneously, showing that the Risale-i Nur serves as a means to avert calamities. It is said that 'an attack was made on the Lights, the calamity found a path, and came.'"

Şualar ·On Dorduncu Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Question: Why have miraculous events not been transmitted with the same certainty and through many different ways as other necessary religious rulings? Answer: Because most religious rulings require a greater number of texts, more evidence, and more common occurrences. Like a fard-ayn, these rulings are directly related to every individual. But miracles, however, are not required for every person to know every miracle. If there is a need, hearing it once is sufficient. Almost like a fard-kifaya, it is enough for a few people to know them. This is why, in some cases, the existence and occurrence of a miracle may be ten times more certain than the existence of a ruling, yet only one or two people may have transmitted it, while the ruling may have ten or twenty transmitters. FOURTH PRINCIPLE: Some events reported by the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) are not individual events, but rather general events that occur repeatedly, and the Prophet reports them in a specific form. However, these events have multiple aspects. Each time, one aspect is mentioned. Then, the hadith narrator combines these aspects. This may appear contradictory. For example, there are various reports about the Mahdi. The details and descriptions differ. However, as proved in one branch of the Twenty-Fourth Statement, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), through revelation, informed about the Mahdi in order to preserve the spiritual strength of the believers in every century, to prevent them from despairing in terrible events, and to spiritually connect the people of faith to the Âl-i Beyt, the luminous chain of Islam. Thus, in every century, a kind of Mahdi, perhaps even multiple Mahdis, have emerged from the Âl-i Beyt. Indeed, from the Abbasid caliphs, who were from the Âl-i Beyt, a Mahdi who possessed many of the attributes of the Great Mahdi was found. Thus, the caliphs and scholars who were predecessors of the Mahdi and who had similar attributes to the Great Mahdi have been mixed with the actual Mahdi's attributes, and their reports have led to contradictions.

Mektubat ·On Dokuzuncu Mektup ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Now, the contradictions and the secret of the reports about such figures as the Mahdi are as follows: Those who interpret the hadiths have applied their interpretations and inferences to the texts of the hadiths. For example, since the center of the caliphate was then in Damascus or Medina, they interpreted the events of the Mahdi or the Sufyani to occur in places around the center of the caliphate, such as Basra, Kufa, and Damascus. Moreover, they interpreted them by attributing the great works of the spiritual person or the community they represent to the very person himself, so that when these extraordinary figures appear, the whole people will recognize them. Whereas, as we said: This world is a field of experience. The mind opens the door, but the old habits are not taken from one's hand. Therefore, when these figures appear, even the Sufyani, many people, even he himself, will not know at first that he is the Sufyani. Perhaps only with the attention of the light of faith can these end-time figures be recognized. Regarding the noble hadith about the Dajjal, a sign of the Resurrection, it is reported: "His first day is a year, the second day a month, the third day a week, and the fourth day is like the rest of the days. When he appears, the world will hear of him. In forty days, he will travel around the world." 1 Insensitive people have said this narration is false, and have even denied and canceled it. Whereas, and knowledge is with Allah, the truth must be that: There is a sign and a hint of wisdom in the emergence from the far north, the most ignorant part of the world of disbelief, of a current of great power emerging from the naturalistic ideas of disbelief, and of a person who will deny Divinity. In that circle near the North Pole, the whole year is one night and one day; six months are night and six months are day. "The Dajjal's one day is one year" refers to his appearance in that region. The meaning of "his second day is a month" is that as he comes from the north toward here, sometimes in one month of summer the sun does not set. This also indicates the Dajjal's emergence from the north and his encroachment on the world of civilization; by attributing the day to the Dajjal, this indication is pointed out. As he comes even closer here, the sun does not set for a week.

Sözler ·Yirmi Dorduncu Soz ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

THIRD BRANCH Because the noble hadiths discussing the signs of the Day of Judgment, events of the Last Time, and the virtues and rewards of certain deeds are not fully understood, some learned people who trust their own intellects have considered some of them to be weak or fabricated. A group with weak faith and strong prejudice have even gone as far as denial. We will not now enter into interpretation, but will only state the "Twelve Principles." FIRST PRINCIPLE: This is the issue explained in the question and answer at the end of the Twentieth Statement. In summary: Religion is a test, an experience; it distinguishes the lofty spirits from the lowly ones. Therefore, it will speak of future events that will be visible to everyone in such a way that they will not remain entirely unknown, nor will they be so obvious that everyone is forced to believe. It will open the door to reason and will not leave the choice entirely out of one's hands. For if a sign of the Day of Judgment were seen that was completely obvious, and everyone were compelled to believe, then a coal-like disposition and a diamond-like disposition would remain the same. The secret of the proposal and the result of the test would be lost. This is why there has been much disagreement on many issues, such as the Mahdi and Sufyan. Also, the narrations are very diverse; contradictory rulings have occurred. SECOND PRINCIPLE: There are levels in Islamic issues. One may require a definitive proof, another may suffice with a probable opinion, and another may only require acceptance and not rejection. Therefore, in each of the non-essential religious matters or temporal events, one does not require a certain belief and a definitive proof. Perhaps only not rejecting and not opposing it is enough. THIRD PRINCIPLE: In the time of the Companions, many scholars of the Children of Israel and the Christians entered Islam. Their old knowledge also became Muslim. Some of the previous conflicting knowledge was considered as Islamic property.

Sözler ·Yirmi Dorduncu Soz ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

It was written in order to correct excessive good opinion about the Master. It was sent to you as it may be beneficial for you too. 2 And there is nothing but praises Him. 1 In the name of Him, the Exalted. Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings as the number of the tens of minutes of the month of Ramadan 3. My dear, loyal, and respected brother, Hoca Haşmet; We read your letter about the renewer with amazement and also told our Master. Our Master said: "Yes, this time, both for faith and religion, for social life and the Sharia, and for public law and Islamic politics, very important renewers are needed. However, the most important renewal is the one concerning the preservation of the truths of faith. The areas of Sharia, social and political life are relatively secondary, third, and fourth in importance compared to it. In the hadiths, the great importance attributed to the renewal of religion is due to the renewal of the truths of faith. However, in the minds of the general public, people who love life consider the social and political aspects of Islamic life, which appear outwardly broad and dominant, to be more important. Therefore, they look at and interpret things from that perspective. "Moreover, it is very rare, almost impossible, for these three duties to be found together in one person or community in this time, to be perfect, and not to contradict each other. In the last age, only the Mahdi, who represents the luminous community of the Prophetic Family (peace be upon them), and the spiritual figure in the community can unite them. Praise be to Allah, in this century, the Risale-i Nur's truth and the spiritual character of its disciples have fulfilled the duty of renewing the preservation of the truths of faith. For twenty years, this sacred duty has effectively and pioneeringly countered very terrifying and powerful attacks of heresy and deviation, and forty thousand people have testified that it has saved the faith of hundreds of thousands of believers. "However, for a weak and incapable person like me, who is thousands of degrees below this level,

Kastamonu Lâhikası ·Mektup 117 ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Error 48: It is characterized as a blow from the Risale-i Nur. Answer: As we have clearly proven in our defense, it is not stated that it is a blow from the Risale-i Nur; rather, it might be said that "just as the accepted charity (sadaka-i makbule) removes calamities, at the time when the Risale-i Nur was hidden and suppressed, some calamities found an opportunity and occurred to us." But this is a divine justice, not a blow. Error 49: The earthquakes and floods occurring in various places have happened as severe blows from the Risale-i Nur. Answer: Repeating an already answered error is an unreasonable mistake. Error 50-51: People have been saved from these floods and earthquakes by the merit of the Risale-i Nur and consequently by his own virtue. Meanwhile, the innocent and children have suffered from these calamities. Said has not and could not explain this. Answer: It has been written in various places in the Risale-i Nur that in the calamities befalling the oppressors, the losses of the innocent are considered as charity and the deceased are regarded as martyrs, which clearly shows the error and superficiality of this claim. Error 52: He has fallen into a theory denying that good and evil come from Allah. Answer: While the Risale-i Nur, in the Twenty-Sixth Word which is on destiny, has uniquely and unparalleledly explained the secret of destiny, and while the Risale-i Nur has marvelously proven the pillars of faith, such an accusation is nothing but foolishness. Error 53: Some of the Nur disciples have attributed to him a status of Mahdi. Answer: In my objection, I have refuted this error with clear evidence. Moreover, it has been observed that he has rejected even minor praises and good intentions in his own self, not to mention such great positions, in the courts of his own self.

Şualar ·On Dorduncu Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

There are four main points in the indictment against me. First point: It is claimed that I have arrogance and boastfulness and consider myself as Mahdi. I strongly deny this. My brothers can testify that I have never accepted the claim of Mahdi. In fact, the people of Denizli said, "If Said claimed to be Mahdi, all his followers would accept it." However, Said, in his protest, said, "I am not a Sayyid. The Mahdi will be a Sayyid," thus rejecting them. Second point: The concealment of publications to prevent misunderstandings by hidden enemies. It is not because of any connection with politics or worldly affairs. Also, they do not want to find an excuse using the old script and the printing machine. The police courts and authorities in Ankara knew that the blow to Mustafa Kemal was from Nur, yet they did not involve us and acquitted us, returning all our books, including the Fifth Shu'a. Also, this is to show the badness of that person and to preserve the value of the army. Disliking a person is not out of hatred but for the sake of the army's honor. Third point: In response to the claim that I encourage the violation of security, over twenty years, one hundred thousand Nur adherents and one hundred thousand copies of Nur writings were examined in six courts and ten provinces for violations of security and disturbance of public order. However, the records of these ten provinces and the six courts found no such evidence, which refutes this strange accusation. In this new indictment, three courts have acquitted us on the same points, and the responses have already been given repeatedly. Answering to a few insignificant issues is meaningless. Accusing us of these issues is equivalent to accusing the Ankara Heavy Penal Court, Denizli, and Eskisehir courts that acquitted us. I leave the response to them. There are also two or three other issues.

Şualar ·On Dorduncu Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

THE NINETEENTH QUESTION: In the hadiths, there are separate reports about the Mahdi (peace be upon him), who is one of the signs of the Last Times and from the House of the Prophet. In fact, some scholars and people of authority have declared in the past that he would appear. Allah knows best, the interpretation of these separate reports is as follows: The Great Mahdi has many duties. Just as he performs actions in many fields of politics, religion, sovereignty, and jihad, in every century, during times of despair, there is a need for a kind of Mahdi or for the Mahdi to come to their aid at that time. Therefore, by the mercy of Allah, in every era, perhaps in every century, a kind of Mahdi from the House of the Prophets has emerged, preserving the sharia of his ancestor and reviving his sunna. For example, in the political sphere, the Mahdi of the Abbasid, and in the religious sphere, figures like Gaws al-Azam, Shah Nakshband, and the four great scholars and the twelve great Imams, who performed some of the duties of the Great Mahdi, are also mentioned in the hadiths about the Mahdi. Since these reports are based on the view that Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the center of reference, the hadiths differ, and some people of truth have said: "He has already appeared in the past." Whatever the case may be, since this matter is explained in the Risale-i Nur, we refer it to that source and say here only this much: There is no dynasty in the world that is continuous, no tribe that is united, and no society or community that is refined, which can rival the dynasty, tribe, society, and community of the House of the Prophets. Indeed, the House of the Prophets, who raised hundreds of sacred heroes and placed thousands of spiritual commanders at the head of the ummah, and who have been nourished, developed, and perfected by the leaven of the Quranic truth, the light of faith, and the honor of Islam, will certainly, in the Last Times, revive, declare, and implement the sharia of Muhammad, the truth of the Furqan, and the sunna of the Prophet (peace be upon him). It is very reasonable, necessary, and essential for the Great Mahdi, who is their supreme commander, to demonstrate his perfection in justice and truth to the world, in accordance with the principles of human social life.

Şualar ·Besinci Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

YOUR THIRD QUESTION: Are the imams of the reformers (muctehidun) superior, or are the masters (shaykhs) and guides (aktab) of the true Sufi orders superior? The Answer: Not all reformers (muctehidun); perhaps Abu Hanifa, Malik, al-Shafi'i, and Ahmad ibn Hanbal are among the masters and guides. However, in particular virtues, some extraordinary poles like Sheikh al-Ghawth (Geylani) hold a more luminous station in a certain respect. But overall virtue belongs to the imams. Some of the masters of the Sufi orders are themselves reformers (muctehidun). Therefore, it cannot be said that all reformers are superior to the guides (aktab). However, the Four Imams are considered the most superior after the Companions and the Mahdi. YOUR FOURTH QUESTION: What is the wisdom and purpose in the verse: "Indeed, Allah is with the patient" (1)? The Answer: The Almighty, in His Name of the Wise, has established an order in the creation of things, like the steps of a ladder. An impatient person, who does not act with deliberation, either skips or omits steps and cannot reach the desired goal. Therefore, impatience leads to deprivation, while patience is the key to overcoming difficulties. Hence, the saying "The hasty is a loser, a failure" (2) and "Patience is the key to relief" (3) have become established sayings. Thus, the care and success of the Almighty are with the patient people.

Mektubat ·Yirmi Ucuncu Mektup ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

The second reason is this: Only the spiritual people of the Jesus (peace be upon him) can kill the person of the Deccal (Antichrist) who was killed by the sword of Jesus (peace be upon him), and who created a terrible materialistic and godless empire, and whose grand statue and spiritual character can be destroyed and whose godless thought of denying the divinity can be destroyed. These spiritual people of Jesus will mix the truth of the religion of Jesus with the truth of Islam and will scatter and spiritually destroy it with that power. Indeed, the narration that "Jesus (peace be upon him) will come and lead the prayer of the Mahdi and follow him" indicates this union and the implementation and dominance of the Quranic truth. FOURTEENTH QUESTION: There is a narration that says, "The important power of the Deccal is the Jews. They love the Jews and follow them." We can say, "Allah knows best," that this narration has been interpreted in Russia. Because the Jews, who saw the oppression of every government, gathered in large numbers in Germany and, in order to take revenge, played an important role in the establishment of the communist committee and placed a terrible man named Trotsky, who was from the Jewish nation, as the supreme commander of Russia and after the famous Lenin, who was their teacher, they placed him at the head of the Russian government and blew up the head of Russia and burned its thousand-year-old products. They demonstrated the committee and some of the deeds of the Great Deccal. And they also caused important upheavals and stirred up other governments.

Şualar ·Besinci Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

May this person be freed from this answer, and may he be delivered from that burden, by Allah's will. I have seen many people who, in a way, considered themselves as Mahdi and claimed, "I will be the Mahdi." These people are not liars or deceivers; perhaps they are being deceived. They consider what they see as the truth. Just as the manifestations of the Divine Names have degrees from the Throne of the Supreme down to the smallest particle; and the degree of witnessing these names also varies accordingly. Therefore, the ranks of wilayat (sainthood), which are based on witnessing the Divine Names, are also varied. The most important reason for this confusion is as follows: In some of the stations of the awliya (saints), there is a specific characteristic of the Mahdi's role, and a special relationship with the Qutb al-Azam (the Supreme Pole) is observed, and there is a special connection with Hazrat Khidr, just as there are connections with some other famous figures. Indeed, some of these stations are called the Station of Khidr, the Station of Ayyub, and the Station of Mahdiyya. Based on this secret, those who enter into these stations or even into a partial example or shadow of these stations consider themselves to be in a special relationship with those famous figures. They may believe themselves to be Khidr, or consider themselves to be the Mahdi, or imagine themselves to be the Qutb al-Azam. If there is no desire for personal glory and vanity, then they are not condemned. Their excesses are considered delusion; perhaps they are not held responsible. However, if behind the veil of love and sincerity, there is a desire for personal glory, then that person is defeated by vanity, abandons gratitude, and enters into pride. Gradually, they fall into arrogance, or even into madness or deviation from the true path. Because they consider themselves equal to the great awliya, their good opinion about them is destroyed. For, no matter how proud the ego is, it recognizes its own faults. It compares the great ones to itself and imagines them to be flawed. Indeed, even their respect for the prophets may diminish.

Mektubat ·Yirmi Dokuzuncu Mektup ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

In a letter signed by Said Nursî, it is stated that the verse 1 "Indeed, We have opened for you a clear victory," 2 "And Allah will support you with a mighty support," which was covered with marble stones at the door of the War Ministry that brought revolution to the Darülfünun, is now being revealed to the public once again. This is considered as an example of the hatt-ı Kur’ânî, a means to the purpose followed by the Risale-i Nur, and a sign that the university will become a Nur medrese. • • • In my letter "Tekbirâtü’l-Huccac," regarding the criticisms against the truth and my explanations, the marginal note by Hüseyin at the end is a complete response. In the letter signed by Said Nursî, titled "Tekbirâtü’l-Huccac fî Arafat," it is mentioned that "Some important disciples of Nur consider you as the great guide of the Âl-i Beyt who will come in the last times. But you do not accept their ideas blindly, you are cautious. This is a contradiction. We want to resolve it." Because of this question, in order to respond to them, it is stated that the spiritual person of the sacred community represented by the future Mahdi of the Prophet will have three duties: to save faith, to revive the Islamic symbols under the title of the caliphate of Muhammad (peace be upon him), and to carry out the duties of the sacred community by restoring many Quranic rulings and the laws of the Sharia of Muhammad (peace be upon him) that have been neglected due to the revolutions of the times. Since the first duty is fully seen in the Risale-i Nur, the second and third duties are considered secondary and tertiary in comparison. Therefore, the spiritual person of the Risale-i Nur is rightly considered as a kind of Mahdi by the disciples of Nur. Some of them mistakenly think that the poor translator, who is a representative of that spiritual person, is the actual person, and sometimes they even give that name to him. Indeed, some of the saints, in their hidden miracles, say that the Risale-i Nur is the same as the guide of the last times, and this is understood as a confirmation of the investigation. There is a confusion in two points; interpretation is necessary.

Şualar ·On Dorduncu Sua ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

THIRD BRANCH Because the noble hadiths discussing the signs of the Day of Judgment, events of the Last Time, and the virtues and rewards of certain deeds are not fully understood, some learned people who trust their own intellects have considered some of them to be weak or fabricated. A group with weak faith and strong prejudice have even gone as far as denial. We will not now enter into a detailed explanation, but will only state the "Twelve Principles." FIRST PRINCIPLE: This is the issue explained in the question and answer at the end of the Twentieth Statement. In summary: Religion is a test, an experience; it distinguishes the lofty spirits from the lowly ones. Therefore, it will speak of future events that will be visible to everyone in such a way that they will not remain entirely unknown, nor will they be so obvious that everyone is forced to believe. It will open the door to reason and will not leave the choice entirely out of one's hands. For if a sign of the Day of Judgment were seen that was completely obvious, and everyone were compelled to believe, then a coal-like disposition and a diamond-like disposition would remain the same. The secret of the proposal and the result of the test would be lost. Hence, many disagreements have arisen in many issues, such as the Mahdi and Sufyan. Also, the narrations are very diverse; contradictory rulings have occurred. SECOND PRINCIPLE: There are levels in Islamic issues. One may require a definitive proof, another may suffice with a probable opinion, and another may only require acceptance and not rejection. Therefore, in each of the non-fundamental, partial, or temporal issues of faith, one does not require a certain belief and a definitive proof. Perhaps only not rejecting and not opposing it is enough. THIRD PRINCIPLE: In the time of the Companions, many of the scholars of the Children of Israel and the Christians entered Islam. Their old knowledge also became Muslim; some of the previous conflicting knowledge was considered as Islamic property.

Sözler ·Yirmi Dorduncu Soz ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

THIRD BRANCH Because the noble hadiths discussing the signs of the Day of Judgment, events of the Last Time, and the virtues and rewards of certain deeds are not fully understood, some learned people who trust their own intellects have considered some of them to be weak or fabricated. A group with weak faith and strong prejudice have even gone as far as denial. We will not now enter into a detailed explanation, but will only state the "Twelve Principles." FIRST PRINCIPLE: This is the issue explained in the question and answer at the end of the Twentieth Statement. In summary: Religion is a test, an experience; it distinguishes the lofty spirits from the lowly ones. Therefore, it will speak of future events that will be visible to everyone in such a way that they will not remain entirely unknown, nor will they be so obvious that everyone is forced to believe. It will open the door to reason and will not leave the choice entirely out of one's hands. For if a sign of the Day of Judgment were seen that was completely obvious, and everyone were compelled to believe, then a coal-like disposition and a diamond-like disposition would remain the same. The secret of the proposal and the result of the test would be lost. This is why there has been much disagreement on many issues, such as the Mahdi and the issue of Sufyan. Also, the narrations are very diverse; contradictory rulings have occurred. SECOND PRINCIPLE: There are levels in Islamic issues. One may require a definitive proof, another may suffice with a probable opinion, and another may only require acceptance and not rejection. Therefore, in each of the non-essential religious matters or temporal events, a certain certainty and a definitive proof are not required. Perhaps only not rejecting and not opposing them is enough. THIRD PRINCIPLE: In the time of the Companions, many scholars from the Children of Israel and the Christians entered Islam. Their old knowledge also became Muslim; some of the previous conflicting knowledge was considered as Islamic property.

Sözler ·Yirmi Dorduncu Soz ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Praise be to Allah, Allahumma salli 'ala sayyidina Muhammadin wa 'ala aali sayyidina Muhammadin kama sallayta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala aali Ibrahima fil 'alamin inna ka hamidun majidun 1 This prayer, recited by the entire ummah and repeated five times a day in the general prayer, has been accepted in the knowledge of the unseen, that the Âl-i Muhammed (peace and blessings be upon them) and the Âl-i Ibrahim (peace be upon them) have taken such a position that these luminous beings command at the head of all blessed lineages and in the collections of all narrations and traditions. FOOTNOTE And indeed, they are so numerous that the collective commanders form an immense army. If they were to take a material form and adopt the structure of a faction, and if they were to establish a sacred bond and connection for the Islamic faith as a holy nation, no nation's army could stand against them. Indeed, that powerful and numerous army is the Âl-i Muhammed (peace and blessings be upon them), and it is the most beloved army of the Mahdi. Yes, in today's world history, there is no generation, lineage, or tradition so interconnected by trees, documents, and customs, and no generation so distinguished by the highest honor, noble lineage, and noble ancestry, as the lineage of the Sayyids from the Âl-i Beyt. Since ancient times, all the factions of the people of truth have had them at their head, and the renowned leaders of the people of perfection are also among them. Now, they are a blessed generation whose numbers have exceeded millions. They are full of faith in their hearts and filled with love for the Prophetic, and they are adorned with the honor of the world. In such a mighty community, great events are emerging to awaken and revive the sacred power.

Mektubat ·Yirmi Dokuzuncu Mektup ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Those merciless people who are unaware of this truth say: "Why did the Companions, whose hearts were devoted and whose vision was sharp, who were taught the details of the Hereafter, fall into such ideas as if they were distant from the truth for a thousand years, and yet, in their centuries, have thought the truth of the worldly future, which will come a thousand and four hundred years later, to be near?" Answer: Because the Companions, more than anyone else, had the privilege of companionship with the Prophethood, and with the Hereafter always in mind, knowing the corruption of the world, understanding the divine wisdom of the Day of Judgment, and always being in a state of anticipation, even regarding the worldly fate as if it were their own personal destiny, they worked earnestly for the Hereafter. The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, repeatedly said, "Be ready for the Day of Judgment, await it," which is a Prophetic guidance stemming from this wisdom. It is not due to a revealed command regarding a certain event, which would make them distant from the truth. The cause is different, the wisdom is different. Indeed, these kinds of statements by the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, stem from the wisdom of the Day of Judgment. Also, this is the secret that the Companions, long before the time of Mahdi and Sufyan, who are expected in the latter times, even during the time of the Tabi'in, were waiting for them and hoping they would emerge. In fact, some of the people of authority said, "They have already passed." This is also, like the Day of Judgment, a divine wisdom that their times should not be revealed. Because at every time, in every century, there is a need for a Mahdi-like figure who can strengthen the spiritual forces and save people from despair. In this sense, every century must have its share. Also, to avoid falling into heedlessness and following the corrupt, and to not let one's self be led astray in negligence, every century must fear and be wary of the tremendous individuals who will lead the hypocrisy. If it were determined beforehand, it would harm the general benefit of guidance.

Sözler ·Yirmi Dorduncu Soz ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

There is a joke of Hulusi Bey. The Seventh Part of the Twenty-Ninth Letter, 1. An undeniable proof to the accuracy of the beliefs of those who are never reconciled to the change in Islamic poetry and cannot tolerate it, plugging their ears; 2. A powerful force that will include those who claim to show "apparent agreement" in a deceptive way into the first group; 3. A severe slap to the factions of corrupt scholars; 4. A decisive and powerful blow of power and curse against those who create innovations under various names and excuses, aiming at irreligion; 5. The fifth and sixth signs, a very strong truth, like a very bright sun, that will dispel the delusions of those who doubt the ability of this noble figure, whose appearance is believed to be connected to the reform of the world and the manifestation of the Mahdi himself; 6. The seventh sign, possessing unique characteristics like pure wisdom, indicating how the most reasonable struggle of this age must be carried out. My brief description, which is certainly humble, also testifies to my helplessness. Otherwise, to adequately describe these truths would be beyond the capacity of this frail being. My worldly concerns, personal matters, and obligations such as helping my father, as I mentioned at the beginning and end, are greatly hindering my duty in the service of the Quran. What can I do! I say, "All praise is due to Allah in every condition." I am in great need of your prayers and you are also in need of them. We always pray for our beloved teacher. Hulusi • • •

Barla Lâhikası ·Mektup 111 ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

Now, since the situation is as such, the first duty and the highest profession is to save faith and to teach it to the public in a verified way, even to make the common people's faith verified. Since this duty fully expresses the meaning of guiding and directing, the followers of Nur consider the spiritual figure of the Risale-i Nur as a kind of Mahdi rightly. Since they also think that this spiritual figure has a representative, who is a poor translator coming from the unity of the followers of Nur, and since they sometimes give that name to him, this is a kind of confusion and mistake, but they are not responsible for it. Because excessive good opinion has been in circulation since ancient times and is not disputed. I also consider my brothers' excessive good opinion as a kind of prayer and wish, and as an expression of the perfection of the faith of the followers of Nur, so I do not object to it. In fact, some of the old saints, in their hidden miracles, discovered the Risale-i Nur as the guide of the last time, which can be understood with this knowledge. So there is a confusion in two points; interpretation is necessary. First: Although these two duties in the end are not of the first duty level in terms of truth, in terms of the caliphate of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and uniting the Islamic armies to establish the Islamic empire on the surface of the earth, for everyone, especially the common people, especially the people of politics, especially the ideas of this age, they appear a thousand times broader than that first duty. And when this name is given to a person, these two duties come to mind; politics is felt, perhaps even the idea of usurpation is recalled; perhaps it shows the desires for honor, glory, and the pursuit of position and fame. And from ancient times until now, many naive and position-seeking people claim that they will be the Mahdi. Although in every century the guide of guidance, a kind of Mahdi and reformer, comes and comes.

Emirdağ Lâhikası - I ·Mektup 205 ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)

I had another dream within twenty days: I was at the shore of Eğirdir Lake, that is, on its pebbly beach. A large white tent had been set up at the shore of this sea. In the tent, at the base of a large pole, my Master Said (r.a.) was present. At that time, he took a large red-bound book, leaned on the tent's pole, and read from it. Then, from outside, a young man named Mahmud, dressed in green, came from the qibla direction and asked my Master for that book—the sermon he was reading—and took it. The young man named Mahmud, who had come from the tent, went out and said to the people gathered before him, facing the qibla: "No imam has ever read such a sermon until now," and he took that sermon and carried it toward the qibla. At that moment, I woke up, praise be to Allah. I will now interpret this dream as best as I know: That sea is the Sharia of Muhammad. That tent is the Isparta province. That sermon is the Risale-i Nur and the Mektubat-i Nur. The young man dressed in green who took the sermon, named Mahmud, is either Sheikh Geylani or Imam Rabbani. The treatises describe the station of Mahmud. The Risale-i Nur of my Master is the Mahdi and the renewer of this time. O youth, teachers, and successors on the globe of the earth! The precursor and herald of the awaited Mahdi, whom people have sought for a thousand years, is the Risale-i Nur disseminated by my Master. O my brothers, what can be gained from the reading and understanding of a helpless student like me? What questions can I ask my Master? How many books have I read to ask questions and resolve issues? What kind of questions can I ask? There are many books in the world, and you have read them. Have you understood all the books you have read? In general, there are many issues you have not understood. Ask questions to my Master, so that knowledge and the truth of faith emerge, and the three hundred and fifty million Muslims in the world can benefit. All your difficulties can be resolved, and even helpless people like us can benefit. O teachers and people of the heart, you can find the answers to your questions in the Risale-i Nur. Someone of revelation and heart, do not ask about the Mahdi from a helpless person like me.

Barla Lâhikası ·Mektup 132 ·machine translation (qwen3-32b-sre)