EMINE EROGLU ILE MESNEVI NURIYE OKUMALARI-9

Brief Summary

This lesson from Mesnevi-i Nuriye focuses on understanding Tawhid (the oneness of God) through various "Lemas" or insights. It emphasizes seeing God's signs in everything, moving beyond imitative faith to a true understanding of Tawhid. The lesson explores concepts like the relationship between the part and the whole, the significance of every creation, and the ease that comes from unity in God's creation and governance. It also touches on the importance of friendship and learning in the path of faith.

• Journey of Tawhid and recognizing God's signs in everything.
• Understanding the relationship between the part and the whole (cheap and universal).
• The ease and efficiency that come from unity in God's creation and governance.

Introduction

The lesson begins with a reflection on the previous reading of the Night of Power and an apology for a slight delay. The speaker emphasizes the importance of summarizing the lessons to internalize them, describing the journey as one of Tawhid. The goal is to see the signs of God in everything, moving beyond a superficial understanding of faith.

Journey of Tawhid

The journey of Tawhid involves recognizing God's coins and signatures in all things. This path helps individuals to avoid heedlessness, misguidance, and falling into shirk (associating partners with God). Bediuzzaman Said Nursi guides people through history, teaching how to read these signs and understand the universe as a manifestation of God's oneness.

Key Concepts: Life, Time and Tawhid

The lesson revisits key concepts from previous discussions, including the idea that every individual is a filtered sample of life, and that the relationship between life and the names of Allah is like the relationship between transparent objects and the sun. Denying the soul is akin to denying the attributes of God. The universe is described as a book written by the pen of power, with each existing thing being a poem reflecting the artist's skill.

Cheap and Universal Concepts

The lesson introduces the concepts of "cheap" (partial) and "universal" and their relationship to Tawhid. It highlights how God brings life every spring, with thousands of species resurrected with similar intentions. The seventh and eighth "Lemas" are briefly mentioned, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the contrast between a philosophical and Quranic perspective on creation.

Ninth Lema: Seed and Field Relationship

The ninth Lema discusses the relationship between the part and the whole, using the analogy of a seed and a field. Both the seed and the field bear witness to each other, similar to the testimony of "La ilahe illallah Muhammaden Resulullah" (There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah). The universe is seen as an exhibition hall, with every existing thing being a work of art pointing back to its creator.

The Most Honorable Creature

The lesson emphasizes that the most honorable creature is the one to whom God directs His attention. Even a tiny, weak being receives God's preference, demonstrating His infinite power, art, and knowledge. This is not division but a manifestation of divine names, where the smallest creature reflects God's attributes as fully as the largest.

The Secret of Oneness

The secret of oneness lies in the manifestation of divine names without division. The smallest creature is equal to the largest in terms of reflecting God's divinity. This is most felt during prayer, where one realizes God's closeness and preference. The story of Job is mentioned to illustrate this point.

The Choice Made to a Creature

The choice made to a creature, even a weak one, is a manifestation of Godliness. The entire universe is in God's grip, allowing Him to attend to the needs of even the tiniest fly. This concept is reflected in Islamic art, where every detail is meticulously depicted, showing the essence of the subject without distance or omission.

The Seal of Tawhid

The lesson introduces the concept of the "seal of Tawhid," emphasizing that any element, treatment, or precaution points back to the oneness of God. It addresses the danger of claiming ownership over creation, highlighting that only the Creator can truly own it. The smallest good scattered across the earth can only be created by Desire.

The Atom's Testimony

An atom, representing nature, declares that it does not act alone but in conjunction with other atoms. It is part of a larger whole, and to own it, one must own the entire entity it belongs to. This is illustrated through the atom's connection to a cell, tissue, arm, and ultimately the entire body, emphasizing the interconnectedness of creation.

Tenth Lema: Friendship and Service

The tenth Lema defines the relationship between the teacher and the students as friendship in service of faith and the Quran. The lesson emphasizes the importance of life, work, and a rich life, seeing the signs of God on the page of life. It highlights the need to correct wrongly known things and understand the truth.

Unity of God

The lesson transitions to the Unity of God, moving from partial songs to a broader understanding. It emphasizes that the revelation diet and Unity of God are not the same thing. The ease or difficulty in creation is the same because both look to a center and are dependent on a law.

Ease and Difficulty in Creation

The ease and difficulty in creating a single grain of wheat or an entire field are the same because both require the same elements: the sun, rain, and soil. The unity of the center and the law of unity make the work easier. When there is a single center, a single law, and a single education, things become easier.

The Secret of Convenience

The secret of convenience lies in having a single center, a single law, and a single education. This makes tasks easier and more efficient. The lesson uses the example of printing a book to illustrate how unity in production reduces costs and effort.

Relationships of Creatures

To comprehend the monotheism of creatures, it is necessary to understand their relationships with each other. These relationships are constantly renewing and non-repetitive, reflecting the dynamic nature of the universe. The lesson emphasizes that the universe is not a static machine but a constantly recreated entity with ongoing conversations between creatures.

Multiplicity and Unity

The relationship between multiplicity and unity is explored, emphasizing that a single center, a single law, and a single education make things easier. The lesson uses the example of an army to illustrate how a single order makes management easier, while multiple orders lead to chaos and difficulty.

The Importance of Unity

The lesson warns against attributing different names to God, as this can lead to conflict and difficulty. It emphasizes that if multiplicity is not based on unity, it leads to fraction and an inability to explain the universe. The ease in the invention of a kind is connected to the secret of Tawhid, with scattered elements unified in a single creation.

Conclusion

The lesson concludes by congratulating the audience for their patience and summarizing the key points. It emphasizes the importance of remembering the nature of humanity and seeking the best of friendships in the path of faith. The speaker reflects on the Night of Power, describing it as a transition from the circle of possibility to the circle of power, where one is addressed with the envelope of God.