Islam’s Universality and the Risale-i Nur’s Method of Interpreting the Qur’an’s Universality
Abstract: Religion came
together with the first man as a way of life, making it impossible to separate
them. For to do so is opposed to the innate nature ofthings and gives rise to
numerous complications for both the individual and society. As is shown by the
purpose of the universe’s creation
looking to man and everything being centered on him, and the things told him by
the book of the universe being supported by the scriptures, which are all
essentially the same differing only in secondary matters, and instructors being
sent to expound both ‘books’ and to hasten to man’s assistance - as is shown by
these, in consequence of God’s mercy,
every age He has called men to a religion-centered way of life, and He continues to do so. It is clear
that Islam tried to throw light on in a general sort of way, is a universal message addressing all
peoples and all ages. The subjects and general principles it comprises are
sufficiently extensive to demonstrate this aspect of it. For it is universal not only in its
primary source, the Qur’an, but also in Hadiths, which are based on revelation,
and in the general principles derived from these two sources. The Risale-i Nur,
one of the most important
interpretations of Islam in modern
times, lays considerable emphasis on Islam’s universality, stressing
particularly that contrarily to what is supposed. Just as the universe is sufficiently
comprehensive to satisfy everyone, so the universal message possesses the same
breadth and vitality and may address all minds and satisfy them; contrarily to
other speech, it neglects nothing. Thus, this paper tried to describe the
Risale-I Nur’s Method of Interpreting
the Qur’an on Islamic Universality.
Author: Resid Haylamaz
Journal Code: jpperadabanislamgg140009
