The Words - Risal-i Nur

The Words - Risal-i Nur

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The First Word: The meaning and importance of Basmala (In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate). Basmala from the tongues of various creatures. What does man gain when he mentions the name of Allah and acts in His name?
The Second Station of the Fourteenth Flash On six of the thousands of mysteries of Basmala (In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate)
First Mystery: There are three stamps of dominicality on the face of the universe, the face of the earth, and the face of man
Second Mystery: It explains the manifestation of Divine Oneness within Divine Unity
Third Mystery: What makes this universe rejoice is Divine Mercy
Fourth Mystery: The seal of Divine Oneness is shown within the stamp of Divine Mercy
Fifth Mystery: The explanation of the hadith, “Allah created man in the form of the All-Merciful One
Sixth Mystery: It explains the value of Divine Mercy
The Second Word: A comparison showing the difference of point of view between believers and unbelievers. Can man start living the life of paradise in this world?
The Third Word: A comparison made between those who perform the duties of servitude for Allah and those who do not. The definition of Tawakkul (Trust in God) and its benefits for man
The Fourth Word: A comparison made between the benefits and losses of people who perform the five daily prayers and those who do not. The way of transforming twenty-four hours of a day into worship through a single hour of worship
The Fifth Word: Can worldly occupations be an obstacle for daily prayers? When does the struggle for livelihood become worship and when does it become an obstacle for worship?
The Sixth Word: An explanation of the translation of the verse "Verily Allah has purchased from the believers their persons and their property that Paradise might be theirs." Practical examples about how our abilities and organs could be used for the sake of Allah
The Seventh Word: This part is about performing the five daily prayers and avoiding committing sins. What are patience, tawakkul (trust in God), shukr (thanking) and contentment? How is fear of Allah achieved?
The Eight Word: An explanation of the translation of the verse "Know that evil is from yourself, and good is from Allah". A comparison made between the gains and losses of believers and unbelievers in their worldly lives
The Ninth Word: Why are the prayers (salat) performed five times a day? The explanation of each daily prayer in detail
First Point: The meaning of prayer (salah). The relation of the words in tasbihat (glorifications) with the prayer
Second Point: The meaning of worship. The meanings that words and actions in prayers (salat) express
Third Point: Salah as the index of all varieties of worship
Fourth Point: The equivalents of five daily prayers in the life of man, world and universe and the relations among these times
Fifth Point: What meanings does a person who performs five daily prayers in times that each one indicates specific periods in the life span of man and universe express?
The Tenth Word: On Resurrection, the realm of Hereafter, Paradise and Hell, The proofs that show the evidences of the existence of the hereafter from the world in which we live. There exists a story in the form of a comparison in the opening chapter; and the succeeding "Aspects" along with the next chapter's "Truths"
First Aspect: The apparent existence of a Kingdom in the world indicates the reward and punishment in another world
Second Aspect: The generosity of the ruler of the Kingdom requires rewarding and His justice requires punishment and thus it becomes a proof for a "Supreme Tribunal"
Third Aspect: The visible wisdom and balance in creatures indicate justice and that justice indicates a Supreme Tribunal
Fourth Aspect: The generosity and beauty of the works that are displayed in this world indicate an extensive and continuous exhibition
Fifth Aspect: The works of a great mercy which is visible everywhere indicate another realm. Especially the prayers of the prophet of the end of time concerning this issue and Allah's mercy and love towards him
Sixth Aspect: The constant action and changes which are visible in every corner of the world indicate another realm
Seventh Aspect: The relation between man's mind and the lawh al-mahfuz (Preserved Tablet). Everything in the world is being recorded and this indicates the "Supreme Court."
Eighth Aspect: The promises of a place of reward and punishment by the King in the simile and the reasons that necessitate believing these promises
Ninth Aspect: The confirmative news about the promises that exist in the Eighth Aspect by some important people who are in contact with the King in the simile
Tenth Aspect: All things of the city in the simile that are constantly destroyed and replaced the new ones indicate an eternal realm
Eleventh Aspect: The visible works of wisdom, compassion and justice that are present in the actions around indicate another realm
Twelfth Aspect: The duties and equipment given to the highest ranking officers in the army of the King in the simile indicate an eternal realm. The message brought by the highest ranking aid-de-camp of the King
Introduction / First Indication: The explanation of the characters of the previous story. The universe indicates a creator who has absolute sovereignty
Second Indication: The duties of the prophet of the end of time who is indicated as the most notable commander in the simile and the proofs of his trueness
Third Indication: The great importance of man despite his insignificance and the truth that his disbelief causes infinite crime, which requires infinite punishment
Fourth Indication: The creation of this transient realm with utmost meticulousness by the King in the simile and the explanation of the fact that it would not befit the dignity of that King if he did not create an eternal realm instead of this transient realm
First Truth: The indication of the truths of Dominicality and sovereignty and the name Lord, which is one of the Divine names, to the hereafter
Second Truth: The indication of the truths of generosity, mercy, greatness and glory along with the names of Generous and Merciful to the hereafter
Third Truth: The proofs of wisdom and justice in this world and the indication of the names of Wise and Just to the hereafter
Fourth Truth: The indication of the truths of generosity and beauty whose works are visible in this world and the names of Generous and Beautiful to the hereafter
Fifth Truth: The indication of the truth of Mercy whose works are seen in the world of living beings, Hz. Muhammad (PBUH) and the names of Answerer of Prayer and Compassionate to the hereafter
Sixth Truth: The indication of the persistent and ever-changing works in the world which present splendor and continuity along with the names of Glorious and Eternal to the hereafter
Seventh Truth: The indication of the actions; the seed of the flower, the fruit of the tree and the memory of man that present "safekeeping and protection" along with the names of Preserver and Guardian to the hereafter
Eighth Truth: The indication of promises about a great day of reward and punishment which was informed by the Creator of the universe through the prophets and the names the Beautiful and the Glorious to the hereafter
Ninth Truth: The indication of deeds as "killing" and "resurrecting" which are seen in the world of living beings and especially in the seasons of winter and spring and the names the Giver of life and the Giver of death to the hereafter
Tenth Truth: The indication of beings and incidents to wisdom, grace, mercy and justice that encompass everything and the indication of these truths along with the names the All-Wise, the Generous, the Just and the Merciful to the hereafter
Eleventh Truth: The indication of the nature skills and duties of man along with the name the Truth to the hereafter
Twelfth Truth: The indication of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the Qur'an and Basmala (In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate) to the hereafter
Conclusion: The explanation of the verse as "Your creation and resurrection is but like a single soul"
The First Part of an Important Supplement and Addendum to the Tenth Word : How essential is resurrection after death and belief in the hereafter for personal life of man and for the peace of the life of society?
Introduction: First Point: Belief in the hereafter is the foundation of the happiness of the community life and individual life
The First: The benefit of belief in the hereafter for children, who form half of mankind
Second Proof: It explains the worldly benefits of belief in hereafter for the elders
Third proof: It explains the benefits of belief in the hereafter for the youth
Fourth Proof: It explains the benefits of belief in the hereafter for the family life
Second Point: It deals with belief in the hereafter and the proofs of other pillars of belief
The Second Part of the Addendum: Life looks upon the six pillars of faith and proves them
Third Part of the Addendum: The verses "It will be naught but a single cry" (36:29); and "The command of the Hour will be like the glance of the eye" (16:77) inform us that the Doomsday will strike instantaneously, in a flash. It gives examples about this matter in order to convince the human mind
First Matter: The example of the return of spirits to their bodies is proved with the mustering, at a loud bugle call, of the members of a well-disciplined army after they have dispersed to rest
Second Matter: The example of the resurrection of bodies is proved with the lighting up of a large city on a night in an instant by switching on from one centre
Third Matter: The example of the remaking of bodies is proved with the blossoming of numerous flowers and plants all at once in spring
Fourth Matter: The death of the world and the strike of the Doomsday is explained with the sudden collision of a planet or comet
The Fourth Part of the Addendum: The Qur'an convinces hearts and minds with visible deeds of the world while informing them about the Divine deeds which are related to the hereafter
Fifth Part of the Addendum: There is a powerful hope and consolation in belief in the hereafter
The Eleventh Word : The meanings that prescribed prayers express. The aims of the creation of senses and faculties of man. The nine aims of human life
The Twelfth Word : A comparison between the Qur'an and irreligious philosophy and the place of the Qur'an's supremacy over all speeches and writings
First Principle: The viewpoints of the Qur'an and philosophy towards the universe. The explanation of the following notions: "the meaning which looks to the thing itself" and "significative meaning"
Second Principle: The effects of the Qur'an and philosophy on the life of individuals
Third Principle: The effects of the Qur'an and philosophy on the community life
Fourth Principle: The definition and comparison of revelation and inspiration. An explanation of the following verse, “If the ocean were ink (wherewith to write out) the words of my Lord, sooner would the ocean be exhausted than would the words of my Lord.”
The Thirteenth Word : How does the Qur'an expose the miraculousness in things which are known as ordinary? The ways of taking pleasure from the style of the Quran
The Second Station of the Thirteenth Word : The grave, youth and some issues about prisoners and blood feud
The Sixth Topic from the Fruits of Belief : Recognizing Allah through the tongue of sciences
The Air: The manifestation of Divine wisdom, will and power on the molecules of air
The Fourteenth Word : Some verses and Hadiths which are difficult to understand: The creation of heavens and the earth in six days; all things, whether fresh or dry, being recorded in a single book before they come into existence; forty thousand headed angel; Allah's creating everything with a single command
Conclusion : The world life and death
The Addendum to the Fourteenth Word: The Earthquake; its causes and results as a Divine Determining. The Wisdoms in Disasters. The laws of nature and Divine will
The Fifteenth Word: The living beings, angels, the Jinn and devils in space. The explanation of the following verse, " And We have, (from of old), adorned the lowest heaven with Lamps, and We have made such (Lamps) (as) missiles to drive away the Evil Ones, and have prepared for them the Penalty of the Blazing Fire."
First Step: The existence of Angels and the purpose of their creation
Second Step: Those who descend to the earth from the skies and ascend to the heavens
Third Step: The importance of man and the reason why the earth gains value as much as the heavens
Fourth Step: Battles between angels and devils
Fifth Step: The stoning of evils by angels
Sixth Step: Indications for the aspects of Divine Sovereignty in the stoning of devils
Seventh Step: Three meanings for the stoning of devils
The Addendum to the Fifteenth Word is an answer to the delusion of Satan and his followers concerning the Qur'an
A Second, small Objection of Satan: explains the Qur'an's conciseness, which is one of the most important miraculous aspects of the Qur'an, upon the objection of Satan
The Sixteenth Word: The explanation of the following verse, "Indeed, His command when He wills a thing is, “Be!”, and it is."
First Ray: The omnipresence of Allah and His closeness to everything more than anything; Divine Unity and Oneness
Second Ray: The fine art, power and ease in the creation of living creatures
Third Ray: While everything is infinitely distant from Allah, Allah is infinitely close to everything
Fourth Ray: Ascending to the presence of Allah in prayers and Hajj
A Short Addendum The manifestation of Divine will in the operation of the laws of nature. The rain and sustenance
The Seventeenth Word: How can deaths and separations of the world be explained with an all encompassing Mercy?
The Second Station of the Seventeenth Word: A poem on tawakkul (complete reliance on Allah)
A Fruit of the Black Mulberry: Looking into death and hereafter in the light of the Qur'an
A Supplication which came to the heart in Persian: A poem about the transience of the world: at first, a heedless looking with complaint then calming down with complete reliance in Allah
The First Table: depicting the reality of the world of the heedless

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