Dear readers, this page brings together some of the deep and timeless questions people have asked for centuries — especially about God, the Qur'an, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and Islam. Throughout history, many great Islamic scholars have offered profound answers to these questions; may God be pleased with all of them.
Here, we humbly present explanations drawn from the Risale-i Nur Collection, compiling them as best as we can and providing references for those who wish to explore the topics more deeply. We may have made unintentional mistakes, and we sincerely ask God for forgiveness.
Our intention is simply to open a door — to offer guidance to curious hearts and share the clear, thoughtful perspectives of the Risale-i Nur. These important questions cannot be fully answered in just a few lines, so we warmly encourage readers to explore the referenced sections of the Risale-i Nur for deeper understanding.
A Logical Journey Toward Understanding
1. Existence & Causality
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Does anything come into existence without a cause? |
Rays: 7 — Supreme Sign |
2. Order & Design in the Universe
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| What is the secret behind the continuous activity in the universe? |
Words: 32, Rays:7, Words:11 |
| Is the universe accidental or intentional? |
Rays: 7, Words: 33 |
3. Necessity of a Creator
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Who is the One behind this perfect order? |
Flashes: 23 |
4. Attributes of God
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Who is Allah, and what are His attributes? |
Words: 22 |
| Can God create something greater than Himself? |
Words: 30 |
| If God had not created us, what would He be doing? |
Words: 30, Words: 32 |
5. Nature of the Human Being
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| What is the meaning and purpose of life? |
Words: 11, Words: 32 |
| What is the purpose of human creation? |
Words: 1, 11 |
| If God already knows everything, why did He create us? |
Letters: 26 — Destiny; Words: 24 |
6. Revelation & Prophethood
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Why do we need prophets? |
Words: 24 |
7. The Truthfulness of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Was Muhammad (PBUH) truly a Messenger of God? |
Letters: 19 |
8. The Qur'an as Divine Revelation
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Is the Qur'an truly the word of God? |
Words: 25 |
9. Resurrection & the Afterlife
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Is eternal life real? Why believe in the afterlife? |
Words: 10, Words: 29 |
| If we will be resurrected again, why do we die? |
Words: 10; Words: 29 — Second Aim |
10. The Problem of Evil & Suffering
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Why is there evil and suffering? |
Flashes: 13
Letters: 12 |
| Why do innocent people suffer? |
Flashes: 26
Words: 2 — Second Station |
| If God needs nothing, why does He test us? |
Words: 11
Flashes: 26
Letters: 29 |
11. Divine Unity & Free Will
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| If God controls everything, do humans truly have free will? |
Letters: 26 — On Destiny and Free Will |
| Why does God allow us to choose evil if He is merciful? |
Words: 11; Letters: 26 |
| What does "There is no power nor might except through God" mean? |
Flashes: 23 — On Divine Unity |
| If God is One, why is the universe so diverse and complex? |
Words: 30 — On Divine Unity |
12. The Wisdom of Worship
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| Why should we worship God if He needs nothing? |
Words: 23 — On Worship |
| What is the purpose of prayer? |
Letters: 20 — On Prayer |
| Why do we need regular worship? |
Words: 21 |
13. The Meaning of Destiny
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| What is destiny ? |
Letters: 26 — Destiny |
| If everything is destined, why are we responsible? |
Letters: 26 |
| Does destiny contradict free will? |
Words: 10 — Addendum |
14. The Hereafter as Motivation
| Question |
Risale-i Nur Reference |
|---|
| How does belief in the afterlife give meaning to life? |
Words: 10; Words: 29 |
| Would life have purpose without the hereafter? |
Rays: 7 — Supreme Sign |
| How does the afterlife inspire moral behavior? |
Words: 11 |