Serial corner UIN Jkt - The book entitled “Risalah Kebangkitan : Reasoning on the Reality of the Hereafter” by the prominent scholar Badiuzzaman Said Nursi is one of a collection of writings in ‘Risale-I Nur,’ a monumental work that has inspired millions of Muslims around the world. Said Nursi, elaborates on the issue of resurrection in an explanation that is easy for everyone to understand.

An explanation of Resurrection and the Hereafter. “Risalah Kebangkitan” offers an in-depth and rational analysis of the concept of resurrection and life after death from an Islamic perspective. Through philosophical and theological approaches, Said Nursi seeks to answer fundamental questions about the afterlife, strengthen faith and connect religious belief with scientific knowledge.

The Combination of Science and Spirituality. In this book, Said Nursi shows that science and religion do not need to contradict each other, but can strengthen each other. It provides a new perspective on combining science with Islamic spirituality, for readers who seek to harmonize faith and scientific knowledge.

Influence and Relevance. Nursi's works, including this book, have played an important role in strengthening faith and critical thinking among Muslims. “Risalahangkitan”, is not only relevant for those who want to understand the Islamic faith more deeply, but also for anyone interested in the dialog between religion and science.

By reading this book, readers will better understand the meaning of the resurrection of creatures on the next day and believe in the existence of the afterlife as they believe in the existence of this world. The book is divided into two parts, namely an explanation of the evidence of the existence of the resurrection day presented in the form of an imaginary story, as well as an explanation of the evidence of the existence of the resurrection day in the twelve essences that pour out of the manifestation of asmaul husna (the good names of Allah). In addition, at the end of this book, readers can find several appendices related to the urgency of faith in the last day for human life, life as evidence for the six pillars of faith, concrete examples of the resurrection day, the Qur'an as a medium that prepares the mind to believe in the last day, and mutual agreement on the reality of the afterlife.

The book review event “Risalah Kebangkitan: Reasoning towards the Reality of the Hereafter", Author Badiuzzaman Said Nursi, is a collaboration between Said Nursi Corner and UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Library Jakarta which will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 pkl. 13.15 WIB - finished at the 7th floor meeting room of the UIN Jakarta Library building, with Prof. Dr. Andi Faisal Bakti who is a Professor of Communication Science at UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta. For more information about this book review event, please contact at 081295879494.

With this book review event, it is hoped that it can be a source of enlightenment for the general public, and can contribute to a broader dialog between religion and science. (RMr)