The Prophetic Ascension in the Risale-i Nur

Abstract

This article aims at explaining the way that Imam Nursi deals with The Prophetic Ascension in Risale-i Nur. It tries to shed light on the trend that Imam Nursi adopts in clarifying the necessity, the essence, the philosophy, and The benefits of the ascension (Mi'raj) of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). The article follows the analytical method. It comes to the conclusion that the Ascension of the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH), according To Imam Nursi, indicates the great position of the Messenger of Allah and his closeness to Allah (swt).