'Western World could Learn many Things from Risale-i Nur'
Colleen Keyes, Dean of Academic Affairs at Connecticut's Tunxis Community College, said at the 7th Bediuzzaman symposium at Kaya Ramada Hotel that there is much the Western world could learn from the Risale-i Nur collection.
Participants from around the globe gathered at the symposium to discus the role that Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's works could play in promoting worldwide peace and friendship.
Keyes, who spoke on what the West could learn from the Risale-i Nur collection, specifically addressed the Western media's creation of a negative Muslim stereotype.
"Those who are not Muslims begin to perceive Islam as a religion of violence and hatred. They become afraid of Muslims. Many people distance themselves from members of Islamic movements they know nothing about," explained Keyes.
The dean of academic affairs pointed out how the Risale-i Nur (Epitomes of Light) could serve as a practical model not only for Muslims, but also the Western world.
"Said Nursi gives a consistent and powerful answer against western materialism, centralized consumption, and imperialism not only in the name of Muslims, but also for non-Muslims. The Nursi Movement is unique in that it is aware of the spread and development in different cultures."
Loyola University Chicago Professor of Theology Marcia K. Hermansen spoke about Bediuzzaman's continued adherence to Islam in the face of the most violent attacks of modernity and westernization. Said Nursi's adherence to Islam drew a devout group of followers to his side, she explained.
"The Risale-i Nur collection, which calls for renewal of the social, moral, and spiritual aspects of live, forms the basis of the most prominent and lively movement in Turkish Islam," said Hermansen.
Germany's Philipps University Professor of Theology Christoph Elsas reminded that the content of the Risale is far from violent. Elsas, a devout Protestant, added, "In Germany, Said Nursi's interpretation of the Koran is seen as that of a non-violent Islamic freedom fighter, a supporter of secularism, and of one who includes Islamic and non-Islamic communities. The Risale-i Nur emphasizes the Islamic understanding of religious freedom and openness to the outside."
Who is Bediuzzaman Said Nursi?
Known as Bediuzzaman, regenerator or nonpareil of our times, Said Nursi (1876-1960) lived in Turkey and was an Islamic philosopher, scholar, and one of the distinguished educators of the contemporary world. His philosophy is based upon the belief that "the conscience is illuminated by the religious sciences, the mind is illuminated by the sciences of civilization, and wisdom occurs through the combination of these two." He believed in raising an individual's religious consciousness through an education system based on the truths of the Koran.
Colleen Keyes, Dean of Academic Affairs at Connecticut's Tunxis Community College, said at the 7th Bediuzzaman symposium at Kaya Ramada Hotel that there is much the Western world could learn from the Risale-i Nur collection.
Participants from around the globe gathered at the symposium to discus the role that Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's works could play in promoting worldwide peace and friendship.
Keyes, who spoke on what the West could learn from the Risale-i Nur collection, specifically addressed the Western media's creation of a negative Muslim stereotype.
"Those who are not Muslims begin to perceive Islam as a religion of violence and hatred. They become afraid of Muslims. Many people distance themselves from members of Islamic movements they know nothing about," explained Keyes.
The dean of academic affairs pointed out how the Risale-i Nur (Epitomes of Light) could serve as a practical model not only for Muslims, but also the Western world.
"Said Nursi gives a consistent and powerful answer against western materialism, centralized consumption, and imperialism not only in the name of Muslims, but also for non-Muslims. The Nursi Movement is unique in that it is aware of the spread and development in different cultures."
Loyola University Chicago Professor of Theology Marcia K. Hermansen spoke about Bediuzzaman's continued adherence to Islam in the face of the most violent attacks of modernity and westernization. Said Nursi's adherence to Islam drew a devout group of followers to his side, she explained.
"The Risale-i Nur collection, which calls for renewal of the social, moral, and spiritual aspects of live, forms the basis of the most prominent and lively movement in Turkish Islam," said Hermansen.
Germany's Philipps University Professor of Theology Christoph Elsas reminded that the content of the Risale is far from violent. Elsas, a devout Protestant, added, "In Germany, Said Nursi's interpretation of the Koran is seen as that of a non-violent Islamic freedom fighter, a supporter of secularism, and of one who includes Islamic and non-Islamic communities. The Risale-i Nur emphasizes the Islamic understanding of religious freedom and openness to the outside."
Who is Bediuzzaman Said Nursi?
Known as Bediuzzaman, regenerator or nonpareil of our times, Said Nursi (1876-1960) lived in Turkey and was an Islamic philosopher, scholar, and one of the distinguished educators of the contemporary world. His philosophy is based upon the belief that "the conscience is illuminated by the religious sciences, the mind is illuminated by the sciences of civilization, and wisdom occurs through the combination of these two." He believed in raising an individual's religious consciousness through an education system based on the truths of the Koran.
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Vanhimmat
Tämä on keskustelu-, ei linkkipalsta.
Mutta jos linkistä paljastuu ajatuksia herättävää aineistoa ja se mahdollisesti antaa sykäyksen hedelmälliseen keskusteluun, eikö se ole hyvä?
(Ikäänkuin täällä niin tapahtuisi, mutta toivossa on hyvä elää)
Yritin muuten löytää mitä Ulla Järvilehto on sanonut, kun kysyit olenko minä samaa mieltä kuin kyseinen nainen, mutta etusivu näytti pelkkää tyhjää ja kun vihdoin löysin jotain, se oli niin pienellä tekstillä etten saanut selvää.
Enkä tähän hätään löytänyt kiikareitakaan mistään vaikka olen varma, että jossain täällä sellaiset on.
Eli mitä hän tarkalleen ottaen on sanonut?
Jos noin pääpiirteittäin lyhyesti voisit kertoa, niin pystyisin ehkä vastaamaan.
>Eli mitä hän tarkalleen ottaen on sanonut?
"Islamissa pelastus ei ole henkilökohtainen asia, sillä Koraanissa ei ole käsitettä Jumalan rakkaudesta ihmistä kohtaan."
Pitänee lukea tällä kertaa kokonaan, viimeksi ei ollut oikein motivaatioita perehtyä Koraaniin.
Nyt näin äkkiseltään sieltä täältä otettujen esimerkkien perusteella näyttää aika pahalta; Jumala asettaa paljon ehtoja rakkaudelleen.
Voin tietysti olla väärässäkin, yritän ehtiä lukea kokonaan, mutta kun minullakin on muuta elämää ja aika ei meinaa riittää ihan kaikkeen.
Jatka vaan muuten kuntoiluharrastusten parissa, niin minäkin teen ja siksi en ehdi enää lukea kaikkea mitä haluaisin.
Kun pitää vielä lapsetkin hoitaa.
Vuorokaudessa saisi olla vähän enemmän tunteja ,mutta tuskin sittenkään ehtisin tehdä kaikkea mitä haluaisin.
"Islamissa pelastus ei ole henkilökohtainen asia, sillä Koraanissa ei ole käsitettä Jumalan rakkaudesta ihmistä kohtaan."
Tuo on aika oudosti sanottu , joku siinä kuitenkin mättää; eikö se nimenomaan ole henkilökohtainen asia , pelastuminen.
Tai sitten en ymmärrä mistään mitään, olen stupid.