Said Nursi was a Kurdish Sunni Muslim theologian who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was an influential figure in the Naqshbandi-Khalidi Sufi order, and was a prolific writer and thinker. He is best known for his work Risale-i Nur, which is a collection of books that defend Islamic beliefs against secularism and materialism. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Said Nursi on education, life, marriage.
If you want an enemy, the soul (nafs) is sufficient. If you want advice, death is sufficient. — Said Nursi
Worry is itself an illness, since worry is an accusation against Divine Wisdom, a criticism of Divine Mercy. — Said Nursi
He causes huge bodies like sun to proclaim His Majesty through His Names the All-Gracious, Great, reciting: ' O Glorious One, O Great One, O Mighty One', while tiny animate creatures like flies and fish proclaim His Mercy, reciting: 'O Gracious One, O Compassionate One, O Generous One — Said Nursi
The truth cannot be deceptive, and one who sees it cannot be deceived. — Said Nursi
Life is a manifestation of unity. — Said Nursi
A thing's innate disposition does not lie. — Said Nursi
The mirror to the beautiful is beautiful. — Said Nursi
I am not free and independent; I am a traveler with duties. — Said Nursi
Do what you do only for God's sake, start for God's sake, work for God's sake, and act within the sphere of God's good approval. — Said Nursi
The heart does not derive pure pleasure from what is impermanent. — Said Nursi
Can you not see the numerous designs made by God as signs, similitudes, or analogies of resurrection? He has placed them in every era, the alteration of day and night, even in the coming and going of clouds. — Said Nursi
Life Lessons by Said Nursi
Said Nursi's teachings emphasize the importance of faith in God and the need to practice religious principles in everyday life.
He also taught the importance of engaging with the world around us, and the need to use reason and logic in understanding the teachings of religion.
He encouraged people to strive for a balance between the material and spiritual aspects of life, and to strive for excellence in both.
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