Moral Philosophy in the Qur’an From the Viewpoint of the Risale-i Nur Said Nursi
Abstract: The content of moral
philosophy in Risale-i Nur Said Nursi which is derived from the Qur’an
is abundant. This paper is an attempt to elaborate that moral philosophy of the
Qur’an explained thoroughly in Risale-i Nur. The topics discussed here include
the idea that evil is not fundamental to the world; it is only a means of
knowing good, while men are the source of moral evil. In the Risale-i Nur, Nursi
describes the hardships of his life in exile, the difficulties he suffered, and
the distress he felt at the inhuman treatment meted out to his brothers, his
country, and all humanity even. It is because what regarded as evil such as
death is actually an instance of good
and the gate of mercy. The plausible question
is whether man is free to do and to desire something. For Nursi it isobvious
that human freedom can be conducted only within the limits of divine determination.
Nursi compares the wisdom of the Qur’an
and that of philosophy, the training and education both offer to mankind. One
of the things the Risale-i Nur teaches
us is that what we suppose to be life is in reality only a small slice of time.
Because for us, the past and future are non-existent and dead.
Author: Jamal Ahmad Sa’id
al-Marzuqi
Journal Code: jpperadabanislamgg130010
