Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture

13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium

Messages of thanks and congratulations

Gratitude, congratulations and reflections shared by the scholars and guests who took part in the symposium.

The messages are presented in their original Turkish.

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Every session of the symposium is on YouTube

Every session of the symposium is on YouTube

Original transcripts are available for all 72 videos. Word versions in Turkish, English, Arabic and Russian are available for 61 videos; translation sets for 11 videos have not yet been prepared.

13. Uluslararası Bediüzzaman Sempozyumu toplu fotoğrafı üzerinde YouTube oynatma simgesi

Every session of the symposium is on YouTube

Original transcripts are available for all 72 videos. Word versions in Turkish, English, Arabic and Russian are available for 61 videos; translation sets for 11 videos have not yet been prepared.

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The International Unit of İİKV Explained Risale-i Nur at the Qadiri Gathering in Gambia

Representatives of the International Unit of the Istanbul Foundation for Knowledge and Culture (İİKV) attended the traditional annual gathering of the Qadiri community held in the African country of Gambia. As part of the program, the İİKV delegation came together with Sheikh Muhammad Gilani, one of the descendants of His Holiness Abdul Qadir Gilani and one of the most important spiritual leaders of the Qadiri path today. In the gathering, which took place in a spiritual atmosphere, various lessons and dhikr circles were conducted.

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The newly expanded edition of the work titled "Years of Abundance" published

The newly expanded edition of the work titled "Years of Abundance," published by the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV), delves deeper into the life of Bediüzzaman Said Nursi, his disciples, and the years of writing and publication of the Risale-i Nur. The book presents the captivating narrative of the creation of the Qur'anic commentaries, the Risale-i Nur, which has been instrumental in the salvation of millions' faith and their attainment of eternal happiness, all conveyed in a fluent style.

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IIKV Signed a Letter of Intent for Cooperation with UniSZA, One of Malaysia’s Long-Established Universities

The Istanbul Science and Culture Foundation (İİKV) signed a Letter of Intent with Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), one of Malaysia’s long-established universities, to develop academic, cultural, and scientific cooperation. The letter, effective as of November 2, 2026, was signed by Rector Prof. Dato’ Dr. Fadzli bin Adam on behalf of UniSZA and by Dr. Said Yüce on behalf of İİKV.

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Video archive

Every session of the symposium is on YouTube

Original transcripts are available for all 72 videos. Word versions in Turkish, English, Arabic and Russian are available for 61 videos; translation sets for 11 videos have not yet been prepared.