Books in the Makers of Islamic Civilization series

Then, as now, the interpretation of religious texts proved to be a controversial matter, and this attractive and lively biography will appeal to all those, and not just in Islamic studies, fascinated by the challenges posed to tradition by textual hermeneutics.

Said Nursi (1876-1960) was the founder of what is arguably Turkey's most important popular religious grouping, the Nur Movement, which sought - and seeks - to foster Islamic sensibilities through a system of education based on Nursi's ideas. This book offers a guide to the debates surrounding Said Nursi's life, thought, and major writings.