The Risale-i Nur Collection offers general principles relating to all aspects of Islamic life, jurisprudence, and fields of knowledge. With its source as the Divine Wisdom, or the Divine Name of the All-Wise, its purpose is to provide guidance on thinking, believing, and living according to the precepts of Islam. Additionally, it explains the essential truths that form the foundation for Islamic knowledge and science. Brilliantly organised and highly readable, this book serves as a compilation of general principles and standards extracted from the Risale-i Nur Collection. It is a handy introduction to the conceptual framework of Said Nursi's thoughts.
Ali Ünal is a renowned scholar and a prolific translator of works with an Islamic theme into English. He has written for many periodicals and is a columnist for Zaman Daily Newspaper.