<p>This discussion is based on The Eighteenth Word of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's Risale-i Nur. &nbsp;This section of the Risale pertains to the issue of egotism, and its relation to shirk or the attribution of partners to Allah. &nbsp;Matters discussed include the scope of egotism, how easily it can be committed, its impact on the affirmation of Divine Unity, and related issues.</p>

Risale Roundtable Podcast Episode 28

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.