The Material Impact of Qur'anic Letters Through the Risale-i Nur

Abstract

This article explores the material impacts of Qur'anic letters, drawing from the insights of Imam Bediuzzaman Said Nursi in Risale-i Nur. It begins by highlighting the significance of Qur'anic letters as divine instruments bearing the light and sanctity of revelation, examining their role in influencing cosmic and human life through concepts such as Divine Will (Iradah) and Command (Amr)—as seen in the phrase Kun Fayakoon (“Be, and it is”). The study sheds light on how Imam Nursi treated these letters as bridges between the physical and spiritual realms, connecting the seen and unseen worlds and linking them to the treasures of Divine Power and secrets of creation.

The article also delves into the unique status of Qur'anic letters as luminous symbols with tangible effects on individuals, society, and the universe. It emphasizes Imam Nursi's methodology in addressing these letters, combining spiritual and faith-based perspectives with modern intellectual reasoning. By doing so, it demonstrates how Qur'anic letters can transform material entities into luminous tools that facilitate verified faith (Iman Tahqiqi) and guide humanity toward its ultimate purpose.