On Being Muslim: Wisdom from The Risale-i Nur
by Dr. Zeyneb Sayılgan’s research focuses on Islamic theology and spirituality as articulated in the writings of Muslim scholar Bediüzzaman Said Nursi (1876-1960). She has obtained her doctoral degree in Theological and Religious Studies from Georgetown Univ
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Three Years of Grief - Three Years of Growth: Five Spiritual Exercises That Sustain Me Through Hardship (Part 1)
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/1/26 | Three Years of Grief - Three Years of Growth: Five Spiritual Exercises That Sustain Me Through Hardship (Part 1)✨ | spiritual growthhardship+3 | — | The Risale-NurExploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America+1 | — | spiritual exercisesgrief+3 | — | 1h 19m 25s | |
| 5/1/26 | How to Grow in the Dark: Cultivating Lunar Spirituality (Part 1) | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Letters - First Letter - Second Question Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 1h 19m 25s | ||||||
| 4/17/26 |  On Spiritual Ambition - The Inspiring Example of Sayyida Khadijah (ra) | This reflection on Sayyida Khadijah (ra) was shared at the Diyanet Center of America as part of the series "Prominent Women of Islam: Stories of Faith and Resilience" The Prophet (saw) said , “Mary, the daughter of Imran, was the best among the women (of the world of her time) and Khadijah is the best amongst the women (of this nation).” Sahih Al-Bukhari – Book 58 Hadith 164 The Prophet (saw) said about Khadijah (ra): "God did not give me a better person than her. She believed in me whe... | 1h 07m 43s | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | God - The Absolute Just and Sovereign | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Tenth Word - First Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 1h 18m 26s | ||||||
| 2/1/26 |  On Spiritual Ambition - The Inspiring Example of Sayyida Aisha (ra) | This reflection on Sayyida Aisha (ra) was shared at the Diyanet Center of America as part of the series "Prominent Women of Islam: Stories of Islam and Resilience" The Prophet (saw) on Sayyida Aisha (ra): “Who is the most beloved person to you?” He replied: “Aisha.” — Sahih al-Bukhari (3662), Sahih Muslim (2384) | 36m 16s | ||||||
| 1/11/26 | God Never Dies | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Letters - Twentieth Letter - First Station - The Eighth Phrase Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 59m 16s | ||||||
| 10/4/25 | Prayer in Islam - Part 2: Cosmic Service, Worship and Prayer | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Third Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 1h 00m 52s | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | Prayer in Islam - Part 1: Cosmic Service, Worship and Prayer | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Third Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 57m 06s | ||||||
| 5/9/25 | The Good Person - On Honor and Dignity | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Twenty-Third Word - First Chapter - First Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 49m 54s | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | The Good Person - On Mindfulness and Mortality | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Seventeenth Flash - Third Note Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 34m 23s | ||||||
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| 2/20/25 | The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Final Part | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 46m 21s | ||||||
| 1/23/25 | The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 2 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 47m 59s | ||||||
| 1/17/25 | The Good Person - On Compassion (Rahma) - Part 1 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Fourteenth Flash - Second Station - Third Mystery Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 30m 37s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 | The Good Person - On Hope (Raja) | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Second Word Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 1h 07m 07s | ||||||
| 11/8/24 | The Good Person - On Patience (Sabr) | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Second Flash - Fourth Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 1h 10m 12s | ||||||
| 10/17/24 | The Good Person - Homo Qur'anicus (The Qur'anic Human Being) | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Twelfth Word - Second Principle Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 1h 23m 28s | ||||||
| 9/19/24 | The Good Person - On God-Consciousness (Taqwa) | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - The Twenty-Third Word - First Point Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 59m 41s | ||||||
| 9/5/24 | The Good Person - On Sincerity (Ikhlas) | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Flashes - The Twenty-First Flash - Your First Rule Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits: © "Uyan Ey Gözlerim" Duet Guitar And Ney, Vol.1 by Eyüp Hamiş | 38m 12s | ||||||
| 6/15/24 | Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 14 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Sixth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits:... | 37m 55s | ||||||
| 5/31/24 | Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 13 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Sixth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits:... | 42m 02s | ||||||
| 5/24/24 | Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 12 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Sixth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits:... | 42m 18s | ||||||
| 5/10/24 | Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 11 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fifth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits:... | 37m 30s | ||||||
| 5/3/24 | Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 10 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fifth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits:... | 37m 33s | ||||||
| 4/24/24 | Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 9 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fourth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits... | 29m 17s | ||||||
| 4/18/24 | Resurrection and Afterlife in Islam - Part 8 | Reflections from The Risale-Nur a Qur'an commentary by Bediüzzaman Said Nursi The Words - Tenth Word - Fourth Truth Download the Apps for the Collection here You can also read along on my YOUTUBE channel I recommend the new book God, Evil and Suffering in Islam by Salih Sayilgan (Cambridge University Press, 2023) For an excellent introduction read Exploring Islam: Theology and Spiritual Practice in America by Salih Sayilgan The German version of this podcast is HERE Music credits... | 41m 01s | ||||||
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