Epitome of a Risale-i Nur Student

Actions and Behaviour from the13th Ray p.330

13th Ray p.330

“My Dear, Loyal Brothers! It is my opinion that those who are not shaken

by the severe ordeal of these two ‘Schools of Joseph’, the former and the present, and do not abandon its lessons, and do not give up being its students although their mouths have been burnt by the scalding soup, and whose morale is not broken despite all this aggression, will be applauded by the people of reality and coming generations; just as the angels and spirit beings applaud them.”

Actions and Behaviour

1. To provide consolation and comfort.

To help further his service to God. To assist him in dealing with his tribulations. Make him forget about his problems. To support him, to defend him.

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2. To be a perfect example in patience and good conduct.

Be a role model. Ahlak-i Aliye Example of the Risale-i Nur student walking past

the post office...

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Good conduct is comparable to a beautiful flower. Attractive. Colourful. Fragrant. Elegant. Fine-Tuned. Balanced.

When we observe a rose garden: We feel relaxed. We receive pleasure. We feel like we can breath.

Actions and Behaviour cont. When we walk past a swamp:

Dangerous. Disturbing smell. Dispelling.

The epitome of a Risale-i Nur student is like a rose garden. Relaxing. Freshening. Curing.

Actions and Behaviour cont. Hadith:

“A believer is fragrant and tasteful.”

The more we increase our belief, the more we progress in our service to God, the more fragrant and tasteful we will become.

Hadith: “Patience is half of religion.”

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3. Tesanud (Brotherhood).

The biggest strength of a Risale-i Nur is brotherhood.

The example of the thorn...

4. Compassion

Sometimes compassion is more healing than medicine.

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5. Intelligent companions in discussing lessons.

6. Mirrors reflecting fine morals.

Feeling, emotions, etc... are contagious. Positive and negative are contagious.

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7. Love your brother more than yourself.