ENGLISH RİSALE-İ NUR CLASSES The Second Word Dr.Ömer Atilla Ergi

ENGLISH RİSALE-İ NUR CLASSES The Second Word Dr.Ömer Atilla Ergi

Brief Summary

This video is a continuation of a series where the speaker explores the "Words" from the Risale-i Nur Collection by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi, focusing on the second word which discusses the importance of believing in the unseen (ghaib). The talk uses an analogy of two travelers to illustrate how belief and disbelief shape one's perception of the world, leading to either happiness and understanding or despair and chaos. It emphasizes that belief illuminates the past and future, provides comfort, and reveals the purpose and design in the universe, while disbelief leads to a gloomy and meaningless existence.

  • Belief in the unseen is crucial for understanding the world and finding happiness.
  • Disbelief leads to a perception of the world as a place of mourning and chaos.
  • The universe reflects God's names and attributes, and belief allows us to recognize these reflections.
  • Death is not the end but a transition to another realm.

Introduction to the Second Word from the Risale-i Nur Collection

The speaker continues exploring the "Words" from the Risale-i Nur Collection by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi. The Risale-i Nur Collection consists of 6,000 pages based on Quranic exegesis. Bediüzzaman Said Nursi states that reading and understanding these words will make one an important scholar. The first word was based on "Bismillah," and now the speaker will discuss the second word, focusing on belief in the unseen (ghaib) and its importance.

Analogy of Two Travelers: Belief vs. Disbelief

The speaker introduces an analogy of two men on a journey to illustrate the effects of belief and disbelief. The first man, conceited and pessimistic, sees a country filled with suffering, tyranny, and despair, leading him to seek escape in intoxication. The second man, Godly and fair-minded, perceives a country full of joy, remembrance of God, and gratitude, finding happiness and profitable trade. Upon meeting again, the second man advises the first to purify his heart to see the truth, that the world is governed by a compassionate and kind King. The unhappy man repents and is saved from his hellish state.

Reality of Belief and Disbelief

The speaker explains that the first man represents an unbeliever who views the world as a place of mourning, where all creatures are orphans and death is a terrifying end. This perspective leads to torment and a desire to escape through self-destructive behaviors. Statistics show that people spend very little time enjoying their lives. The speaker emphasizes that humans assume they will always exist, but death is inevitable.

The Mirror Analogy: Reflecting the World

The speaker uses the analogy of a mirror reflecting a city to explain how humans perceive the world. Each person reflects the world in their own way, but this reflection is not the reality. When the mirror breaks (death), the real world continues. Since we have no guarantee of living even an hour, we should prepare for the eternal journey after death. The Quran describes the world as a ship constantly emptying as people die and new ones come aboard.

Death: End or Beginning?

The speaker contrasts two views of death: as a horrendous end or as a beginning, a transition to a bigger place. The Quran emphasizes life after death, with 23% of the book dedicated to it. The speaker uses the example of a baby in the womb to illustrate the difficulty of envisioning a life beyond our current existence. Just as the baby has senses that will be used in the outside world, humans have desires for eternal life and perfection, suggesting that such a life exists.

The Reflection of God's Attributes in the World

The speaker explains that belief illuminates the future and the past. From a scientific perspective, the past exists as a slice of space-time, and the future may also exist. For Allah, past, present, and future exist simultaneously. The speaker emphasizes that the second man in the analogy represents a believer who recognizes and affirms Allah. The world is a place where the names of Allah are constantly recited and reflected. Humans reflect God's attributes, such as compassion and knowledge, but these are finite reflections of His infinite attributes.

Understanding Allah Through His Names and Attributes

The speaker emphasizes that we cannot comprehend Allah's essence but can understand Him through His names and attributes. Allah is the sustainer (Resak), providing for all creatures. The speaker shares a story about a scholar who believed sustenance would come to him without effort, only to realize that some effort is necessary. Allah provides more for the weak and less for the strong, urging them to work for it.

The Believer's Perspective

The speaker explains that a believer sees the world as a place where the manifestations and reflections of God are everywhere. All voices are glorifications of God, and even lifeless matter follows His commands. The speaker uses the example of electrons moving around the nucleus to illustrate this point. Everything in the universe has a purpose and indicates a designer.

Theological Argument for God's Existence

The speaker shares a debate with an atheist, using the theological argument (design argument) to prove God's existence. Just as a painting indicates an artist, the universe's perfection and beauty indicate a great artist. The speaker concludes that belief bears the seed of salvation, while unbelief conceals the seed of hell.

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