Represents the believer who starts every action with "Bismillah," acknowledging that all power and sustenance come from God.
The story teaches that everything in nature—from the seeds that split the hard earth to the cows that provide milk—acts in the name of God. By saying "Bismillah," a person aligns themselves with this universal order, gaining a "limitless strength" and "endless blessing". Sözler, Birinci Söz, 27 - Sorularla Risale Bismillah Birinci Soz
The "Birinci Söz" (First Word) is a foundational parable from the collection by Said Nursi, explaining the profound power and necessity of saying "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah). The Story: The Two Travelers in the Desert Represents the believer who starts every action with
He refuses to take a name, believing in his own strength. Throughout the journey, he is constantly harassed by bandits, terrified by every shadow, and struggles to find basic necessities. He lives in a state of perpetual fear and poverty. Sözler, Birinci Söz, 27 - Sorularla Risale The