Said Nursi: Makers of Islamic Civilization

by Hasan Horkuc and Colin Turner

Said Nursi (1876-1960) was the most influential figure in twentieth century Muslim scholarship. He was the founder of what is arguably Turkey's most important popular religious grouping, the Nur Movement ('Nurculuk'), which sought - and seeks - to foster Islamic sensibilities through a system of education based on Nursi's ideas. But for many of his disciples, who number now in their millions, Said Nursi represents a great deal more than just a...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1845117743
• ISBN13: 9781845117740
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 140 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.4"