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Said Nursi

Said Nursi's writings became the foundation for a major modern Turkish movement of faith renewal.

BORN 1877 CE · Nurs, Bitlis regionDIED 1960 CE · Urfa, TurkeyERA Modern
NOTABLE CONTRIBUTION

Developed a Quran-centered apologetic and spiritual program under modern Turkish secular pressure.

THE RECORD
  • The Risale-i Nur sought to defend belief against materialism and doubt.
  • His life moved through Ottoman reform debates, war, imprisonment, and exile.
  • His readers formed durable networks of study and devotion.
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