A discussion on racism, based on Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's discussion of tribalism and nationalism in his Twenty Sixth Letter, Third Topic.  Issues discussed include the Muslim position on racism, how racism differs from 'positive nationalism', what racism amounts to, spiritually speaking, and whether committing racist behaviour 'in the heat of the moment' significantly mitigates its sinfulness.

Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 24

Risale Roundtable is a discussion group at the University of Melbourne focussed on the thought and writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and theologian Bediuzzaman Said Nursi. Each episode, we read and then discuss a brief section of Bediuzzaman’s celebrated Risale-i Nur. Like the Risale itself, these discussions are aimed at the fortification of faith and the improved knowledge and worship of Allah. Topics include: arguments for the existence and unity of Allah, proofs of the tenets of faith, Divine Name theology, purposes in the creation of humankind and the universe, and related matters.