After three or four centuries of the time of ignorance, the just sultans of the Ottoman Empire, who were made aware of the secret of the verse "1 يَاْتِ اللّٰهُ بِقَوْمٍ يُحِبُّهُمْ وَيُحِبُّونَهُ" (O Allah, bring forth a people whom You love and who are loved), tried to fulfill the direction mentioned in the hadith. As a result, they became instrumental in the continuation of Islamic caliphate for a thousand years and in maintaining a government based on the sacred law.
The second aspect of the hadith is realized in "2 فَلَهُمْ يَوْمٌ" (So for them there will be a day). About twenty years before the conquest of Istanbul, the Ottomans once again prepared the ground for the Islamic caliphate and assumed a position that would become the central government of the entire Islamic world. Through Sultan Fatih, who was blessed with the prophetic promise and news, the conquest of Istanbul marked the end of the time of ignorance. Starting from where the Abbasids had left off, the Islamic world resumed its rightful leadership. According to the ruling of the hadith, if they had followed the correct direction, the day of a thousand years would have lasted; otherwise, it would have lasted only half a day. Indeed, just like the Abbasids, they lasted exactly half a day, that is, five hundred years.
This prophetic miracle is clearly manifested. The Arab Caliphate did not fully follow the correct direction, so it lasted only half a day. The Ottoman Empire, too, alone, could not fully preserve the correct direction in its later years due to the interference of foreigners and hypocrites, so it also lasted the half-day period of five hundred years. There is a secret of attaining the full direction through the union of these two elements, which are like two brothers, and they completed the day of a thousand years.
Sikke-i Tasdik-i Gaybi
·On Sekizinci Lema
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PROPHET MUHAMMED (P.B.U.H.) IS THE EMBODIMENT OF AWARENESS AND CONSCIOUSNESS!
Professor Edward Monte, on pages 17 and 18 of his work titled "Christianity, Its Spread and Its Enemies, the Muslims," says:
If we can define rationalism, that is, the meaning and historical importance of the word "intellectual," we can say that Islam is a rational religion. The school of thought that examines religious beliefs through reason and logic does not hesitate to admit that the term rationalism is entirely compatible with Islam.
It is certain that Prophet Muhammed is the embodiment of consciousness and awareness, and that his mind is full of the lights of faith and perfect certainty. Prophet Muhammed equipped his contemporaries with the same passion and these qualities. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) presented the reforms he aimed to achieve as a divine revelation. This is a divine revelation. The religion of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) is entirely in accordance with the principles of reason.
According to the Muslims, the fundamental beliefs of Islam can be summarized as follows:
Allah is One; Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) is His Messenger. Indeed, when we examine the foundations of Islam with calmness and deep reflection, we see that they lead to the unity of Allah and the prophethood of Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), and then to the belief in resurrection and faith. These two fundamental beliefs, which are the very essence of the religion, are considered by all religious people to be based on reason and logic, and they are the summary of the beliefs of the Quran.
The simplicity and clarity of expression in the Quran have been the driving force behind the continuous spread and influence of Islam. Despite the universal progress of the sacred teachings proclaimed by the Prophet of Islam, the Quran has remained the source of inspiration and the strongest refuge for Muslims. The book that is expressed with the most eloquent and convincing language, in a style that no other revealed book can imitate, is the Quran. Such a perfect and mysterious religion, which is so open to the scrutiny of every person, certainly possesses the powerful ability to subdue people to itself. Islam
İşaratü'l-İ'caz
·Ecnebi Filozoflarin Kurani Tasdiklerine Dair Sehadetleri
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THE VERSSES OF THE QUR'AN HAVE BEEN WOVEN INTO THE MAJESTIC STRUCTURE OF ISLAM LIKE A GOLDEN CORD!
In the English encyclopedia called Chambers Encyclopedia, Islam is described in the following way:
The verses of the Qur'an that illuminate the biography of the Prophet of Islam are extremely perfect and extremely inspiring. These verses express the moral principles of Islam. However, these principles are not confined to just one or two chapters. These verses have been woven into the magnificent structure of Islam like a golden cord. Unfairness, lying, greed, extravagance, indecency, betrayal, backbiting—all of these have been strongly condemned by the Qur'an, and they are recognized as the very essence of vice.
On the other hand, having good intentions, doing good to others, chastity, modesty, generosity, patience and endurance, moderation, truthfulness, steadfastness, peace-lovingness, justice, and above all, trust and reliance on Allah, obedience to Allah—these are presented as the fundamental principles of true faith and the main characteristics of a true believer in Islam.
Chambers Encyclopedia1
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İşaratü'l-İ'caz
·Ecnebi Filozoflarin Kurani Tasdiklerine Dair Sehadetleri
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In this blessed and just court, I proudly state that the famous Islamic traveler and historian Evliya Çelebi writes in his Seyahatname: "Before the honorable Judge Hızır Bey Çelebi, the following trial took place between the mighty Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror and a Greek architect:
The Conqueror entrusted two marble columns to be used in the construction of a great mosque to a Greek architect. However, the architect cut each column by three arshin (a traditional unit of length), contrary to the Conqueror's wishes. As a punishment, the Conqueror had the architect's hand amputated. The architect then filed a lawsuit against the Conqueror. The mighty Sultan was summoned to court and wanted to take a seat in the corner. Suddenly, the judge warned him: "Don't sit down, my lord! You must stand and face your opponent in a lawful trial!"
Judge Hızır Bey Çelebi informed the mighty Sultan that since he had unjustly amputated the architect's hand, he himself was also subject to the law of retaliation (qisas) and his hand would be cut off. However, since the architect did not demand retaliation, the great Sultan was sentenced to pay ten gold coins in compensation. Moreover, because he was relieved from retaliation, the Sultan voluntarily increased the compensation to twenty gold coins.
This example, one of the glorious examples of justice in an Islamic court, shows us that even the most powerful rulers and the most helpless individuals are equal before the law in the presence of the court. And here I am today, in the presence of a court that represents the esteemed and just Hızır Bey Çelebi, a noble Islamic judge who upholds the true justice of the Quran. This is the joy and honor that fills my entire heart with pride and happiness.
İşaratü'l-İ'caz
·Bir Mudafaa Takriz
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This is a part of the defense made in the court of a high-ranking student of Risale-i Nur, regarding the unjust confiscation of Risale-i Nur in a few provinces, despite having been acquitted several times.
(This defense was deemed appropriate to be included here as a commendation.)
To the High Court of Peace and Criminal Matters in Diyarbakır;
I am extremely pleased to appear before your honorable court. Just courts are the places where the Name of Allah, the Name of the Just, and many other Divine Names manifest. The throne of the One who rules in the Name of Truth, who administers justice in the account of the Absolutely Just, and who is the true, Islamic justice—how lofty and glorious it is! Just courts, which reveal the arrogant and unjust who do not recognize truth, and force the wrongdoers to submit to their rights, deserve the highest praise and the greatest respect.
For the oppressed, whose dignity and honor have been trampled by tyranny and injustice, the courts are the foundation where the helpless can express their grievances and seek justice in this transient world. Thus, what an esteemed and noble seat it is, which becomes a refuge and protection for the oppressed and a source of despair and failure for the tyrants.
The courts, where both the virtuous and the wicked come together, are not places to be feared. Rather, they are worthy of love and respect. This position, which treats kings and slaves, nobles and common people equally, is even more glorious than sovereignty. Especially, the Islamic courts, which have taught the lesson of justice to all of humanity throughout the centuries, have brightly illuminated the dark pages of the unfortunate human race with the light of justice, in contrast to the inquisitions of other nations. Our history of justice and justice itself bears witness to countless such examples.
İşaratü'l-İ'caz
·Bir Mudafaa Takriz
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This is a part of the defense made in the court of a high-ranking student of Risale-i Nur, regarding the unjust confiscation of Risale-i Nur in a few provinces, despite having been acquitted several times.
(This defense was deemed appropriate to be included here as a commendation.)
To the High Court of Peace and Criminal Matters in Diyarbakır;
I am extremely pleased to appear before your honorable court. Just courts are the places where the Name of Allah, the Name of the Just, and many other Divine Names manifest. The throne of the One who rules in the Name of Truth, who administers justice in the account of the Absolutely Just, and who is the true, Islamic justice—how lofty and glorious it is! Just courts, which reveal the arrogant and unjust who do not recognize truth, and force the wrongdoers to submit to their rights, deserve the highest praise and the greatest respect.
For the oppressed, whose dignity and honor have been trampled by tyranny and injustice, the courts are the foundation where the helpless can express their grievances and seek justice in this transient world. Thus, what an esteemed and noble seat it is, which becomes a refuge and protection for the oppressed and a source of despair and failure for the tyrants.
The courts, where both the virtuous and the wicked come together, are not places to be feared. Rather, they are worthy of love and respect. This position, which treats kings and slaves, nobles and common people equally, is even more glorious than sovereignty. Especially, the Islamic courts, which have taught the lesson of justice to all of humanity throughout the centuries, have brightly illuminated the dark pages of the unfortunate human race with the light of justice, in contrast to the inquisitions of other nations. Our history of justice and justice itself bears witness to countless such examples.
İşaratü'l-İ'caz
·Bir Mudafaa Takriz
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Letter written by a Nur student, a university student, to his friend on the occasion of Bediüzzaman's visit to Istanbul
I thank you for congratulating us and Istanbul on the occasion of our beloved Üstad's visit. Because of this magnificent and exceptional event, the whole city is boiling; it is celebrating as if it is a holiday. Scholars and laymen, the poor and the rich, the young and the old are running to see and hear him in the courts, in hotels, and everywhere.
Even our dreams are filled with joy and cheer. The faces of our enemies, on the other hand, have grown even more gloomy. They now know that their intrigues have done nothing and will do nothing. Our Üstad has given new life to everything that was a symbol of the personality era of Istanbul. In the eyes of our brothers, the city's scenery has changed suddenly. It has extended from Ayasofya to Sarayburnu. Again, the Adhan of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is recited from the minarets; inside, the hafizs have begun to recite the noble Qur'an once more. Fâtih, rising from his tomb every day, greets the great and blessed guest of the city he conquered, saying "Welcome!" and congratulates him. We already feel as if we can see the flood of light that will penetrate from the honor of the New Mosque to the darkest and most shadowy corners of Beyoğlu. All of them—Ayasofya, Fâtih, Sultan Ahmed, Eyüp, Süleymaniye, and the entire Muslim Istanbul—have had the veils of hijab removed from their faces and now appear to us even more magnificent and sincere, thanks to this great visit and this sublime light. Our Üstad is now the sun of this city. If he were to leave, the sun on the horizon would follow him and the city of millions would darken. Our comfort is the hope that the city of Fâtih will be illuminated and shine with the Risale-i Nur.
When I was told by telephone of Üstad's visit, a current suddenly passed through my lifeless body. It was not a deadly or numbing current, but a reviving and life-giving current. I felt my material and spiritual existence suddenly gain strength and be pulled by a tremendous magnet. When I arrived at the Heavy Penalty Court, I realized that the previous enthusiasm was now dominant throughout the whole society.
Tarihçe-i Hayat
·Isparta Hayati
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Beloved, faithful brothers; First: We are very pleased with the great news and the full freedom of the Risale-i Nur, as a preface to it. The Isparta judiciary had kept it for three years, and for the price of three hundred liras for that period, you will send fifty copies of the new written Tarihçe-i Hayat at the price of two liras each from the five hundred liras left to me, matching that price of three hundred liras. Since the blessed collections of Asâ-yı Mûsâ and Zülfikar, which have been imprisoned for four years, are of great value in my eyes, please send me fifty liras. I am sending you fifty liras now.
Second: To Nazif, a thousand baraka and a thousand mashallah! A second Husrev; Inebolu proves to be a second Isparta. Since the most important matter of the Tarihçe-i Hayat is the Medresetü'z-Zehra, we believe that Nazif's publication is an opportunity for the President of the Republic to work seriously on the Medresetü'z-Zehra meaning and the East University, the Cairo Al-Azhar of the East.
Third: Write a letter in response to the important letter from the imam of Baraklı in Dinar, Suleyman, that it is certain that the Prophet spoke about the Turks. He has mentioned the Turks in a few places with importance; there is a hadith. However, since I do not have the hadith books with me, I do not know the true form of this hadith. But the meaning is true, and it is a fact that the Turkish nation has been blessed with the Prophet's praise. An example of this is the hadith about Sultan Fatih.
The meaningful and beautiful letter from Hulusi Bey, one of Nur's first students, encouraging his friends in Ankara to enter the Risale-i Nur circle, also shows that he has been serving Nur for twenty-five years without any hesitation. My greetings to all my brothers and sisters.
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Emirdağ Lâhikası - II
·Mektup 33
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