The role of said Nursi’s spiritual discourses in contextualizing Islamic moral psychology

Muhsin, Sayyed Mohamed and Karim, Fatimah and Fuad, Iftekhar Jamil (2026) The role of said Nursi’s spiritual discourses in contextualizing Islamic moral psychology. Journal of Risale-i Nur Studies, 9 (1). pp. 45-81. ISSN 2636-8897 E-ISSN 2791-9927

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Abstract

The Ottoman Empire was deeply rooted in organized traditional spirituality, but the secularization of modern Turkey created significant challenges for traditional scholars and Sufi masters. Living through these turbulent times, Said Nursi chose neither confrontation nor isolation; instead, he pioneered a new form of spirituality grounded in Qur’anic reasoning and practical engagement. This study examines the role of Nursi’s spiritual discourses in contextualizing Islamic moral psychology, focusing on how spirituality shapes individual moral development. By integrating concepts such as divine inspiration, spiritual cognition, and shared practice, Nursi offers a comprehensive framework for moral transformation within the Islamic tradition. Through thematic and comparative analysis of Nursi’s primary works—particularly The Words—this research also evaluates the applicability of his ideas in modern religious counseling. In doing so, it highlights Nursi’s contribution to the broader project of contextualizing Islamic scholarship in response to modernity. Ultimately, the study argues that Nursi presents a holistic and contextually grounded model of Islamic moral psychology, effectively bridging the gap between spiritual tradition and contemporary moral discourse

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Moral Psychology, Spirituality, Moral Development, Religious Counseling, Islamic Morality
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP174 The Practice of Islam > BP175 Psychology of Islam
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
Depositing User:	Dr. Sayyed Mohamed Muhsin
Date Deposited:	20 Feb 2026 16:08
Last Modified:	20 Feb 2026 16:08
Queue Number:	2026-02-Q2215
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/127518

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