Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi As Portrayed By Said Nursi In His Risale-i Nur
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Said Nursi (1877-1960 AD) while evolving from old to new Said has been influenced by many thinkers, scholars, and Sufis. In his writings he frequently refers to personalities like Shaikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani, Imam Ghazalli, Imam Abu Hanifa, Shah Naqashband, Maulana Khalid and many others. However, most significant among them, whom Said Nursi refers to frequently and with added emphasis, is Shaikh Ahmad Sirhindi, Mujaddid Alf-i Thani, whom he prefers to address as Imam Rabbani. Said Nursi quotes, invokes and refers to Imam Rabbani frequently in his writings in order to substantiate the subject under discussion in his collection of Risale-i Nur. The present paper aims to identify and highlight the references on Imam Rabbani in the Writings of Said Nursi spread over in Risale-i Nur. The Risale-i Nur will serve as the primary source and the descriptive methodology will essentially be followed
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The main characteristics of the Naqshbandiyyah are: a strict adherence to the Shari‘ah, sobriety in devotional practice and adherence to the practices of Prophet Muhammad. It represents a socially engaged Islam.
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Said Nursi. The Letters, p. 40.
Ibid., p. 41.
Said Nursi. 8th Letter, pp. 47-48.
Ibid., p. 49.
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