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Life of Bediuzzaman Sayeed Noorsy
A Brief Account Of The Life Of Ustad Bediuzzaman Said Nursi
Birth: 1876, Bitlis, Hizan, Nurs
Death: March 23rd, 1960 Urfa
- Bediuzzaman devides his life into two periods: "The period of Old Said" is from his first visit to Istanbul until the First World War, and "the period of New Said" is from his exile to Barla where he started to compile "the Treatise of Light" until his death.
- The term in between the two periods is a period of self-accounting and self-struggle.
The Period of "Old Said" (1876-1914)
- First education under his elder brother Mullah Abdullah.
- A rapid secondary and advanced level education in the theology schools of Eastern Anatolia.
- Became noted for his strong memory, intellect, and courage.
- His superiority in knowledge was recognized upon the exams and debates.
- Given the title "Bediuzzaman -- the unequaled of the time" by his teacher Mullah Fethullah, and this was well accepted by all the colleagues of the Eastern Anatolia.
- Visited many cities, lecturing the folk, debating and discussing with scholars, and teaching the students gathered around him.
- Would not accept anybody's alms-tax, charity, or gift
- Never hesitated to declare the right way (emri bilmaruf) and condemn the wrong way (nehyi anil munker) against the unjust and iniquitous tribe leaders and governors
- Thus, his purity, taqwa (God-consciousness, fear of God, avoidance of sins), and courage became famous
- Because of his virtues and actions at such a young age, received the love and admiration of the people of all levels and the scholars of all circles in the Eastern Provinces.