Why Do We Suffer? What Would the Prophet ﷺ Do? Can We Experience God? | 3 Courses, 3 Scholars

Why do we suffer? What would the Prophet ﷺ do? Can we truly experience God? These are not just academic questions. They are questions every thoughtful person eventually asks. This October, three scholars invite you to explore them in depth, and this live program is your chance to meet them, ask your questions, and find the course that fits you.

LIVE: Friday, October 16, 2026 | 5:30 PM EST / 10:30 PM UK / 11:30 PM CET

Hosted by: Kerim Balcı

Our guests:
Dr. Hakan Gök – Introduction to Risale-i Nur
Omar Bayramoglu – The Prophetic Model in the 21st Century
Asst. Prof. Albert Frolov – Modern Approaches to Religio-Mystical Experience

Which course is yours?

New to Said Nursi? Start with Introduction to Risale-i Nur.
Eight sessions guide you through faith, human existence, suffering, divine destiny, materialism, prophethood, healing, and the Qur'anic reading of the universe. No prior background needed. It is built for readers who want a clear, structured way into Bediuzzaman Said Nursi's thought.
Oct 17 – Dec 12, 2026 | Saturdays, 1:00–2:30 PM EST
Enroll: https://www.respectgs.us/introduction-to-risale-i-nur/

Looking for a living model of character and leadership? Take The Prophetic Model in the 21st Century.
Discover how the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ speaks to integrity, family life, resilience, social justice, and community building today. Designed especially for high school seniors and undergraduate students who are ready to ask hard questions and shape their own path.
Oct 17 – Dec 12, 2026 | Saturdays, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST
Enroll: https://www.respectgs.us/the-prophetic-model-in-the-21st-century/

Drawn to the inner life? Join Modern Approaches to Religio-Mystical Experience.
Explore how spiritual experience can be understood in the modern world, as Said Nursi meets Sufi thought and modern philosophy of religion. A course for anyone searching for meaning beyond the surface of things.
Oct 18 – Dec 6, 2026 | Sundays, 3:00–4:30 PM EST
Enroll: https://www.respectgs.us/modern-approaches-to-religio-mystical-experience/

Why join?
Learn directly from experienced scholars in small, interactive online sessions.
Ask your questions live in the Q&A.
Cannot attend live? Lectures are recorded for later viewing.


First sessions begin on October 17. Watch the live program, pick your course, and enroll today.

Explore all Continuing Education courses:
https://www.respectgs.us/continuing-education/

Have a question for our scholars? Drop it in the live chat and we will answer on air.

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