The certificate ceremony of the Islamic Theology and Culture Program was held

The certificate ceremony of the Islamic Theology and Culture Program was held, which was organized in cooperation with Üsküdar University Health, Culture and Sports Department, Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RINAP) and Ternopil University of Ukraine. The certificate ceremony of the program, which attracted great attention with the participation of Ukrainian academics and students, was attended by President of Üsküdar University Psychiatrist Prof. Nevzat Tarhan. At the ceremony, it was emphasized that the cultural similarities between the two countries could be drawn together with spiritual values.

The certificate ceremony, which took place in the Senate Hall at the Main Campus, was attended by President of Üsküdar University Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) Board Member Prof. İlham Miraç, Ternopil University History Department Head Prof. Ella Bistritska, Üsküdar University Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences History Department Head Asst. Prof. Uygar Aydemir, Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) Vice President Sadık Paksoy, Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) Vice President Selahattin Arslan, Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) Board Member, Head of the Department of English Translation and Interpreting Asst. Prof. Nafi Yalçın and the Ukrainian delegation.

Prof. Nevzat Tarhan: "The peace that has been provided for centuries cannot be provided in this century"

Pointing out that the peace that has been provided for centuries could not be provided in this century, President of Üsküdar University Prof. Nevzat Tarhan touched upon the concepts in the Qur'an. Tarhan stated that "In the Qur'an, the concepts of mercy, love and affection are essential, while the concepts related to fear are exceptions. There is no concept in the Qur’an that supports violence. The current events do not conform to the recommendations of the Qur'an at all. Unfortunately, the peace that has been provided for centuries cannot be provided in this century."

“You should decide by reading both the Qur'an and Risale-i Nur"

Drawing attention to the fact that Risale-i Nur should be taken as a reference in learning Islam, Tarhan stated that "Bediüzzaman represents the peaceful aspect of Islam and the concept of jihad. There is an expression that he brings to the interpretation of the Qur’an, the expression 'Positive Action'. He advises approaching human relations, life and social relations with a positive action method. There is a commentary on the Qur'an that is in line with the understanding of this age. The best advice for you is to decide by reading both the Qur’an and the Risale-i Nur yourself. The first advice of these books is to be at peace with ourselves and to discipline our souls. If you want to get to know people and want happiness in both worlds, the formula is in these books. One of the features of Risale-i Nur is that it combines religious sciences and natural sciences, it approaches with holistic science. The most important concept he proves is the concept of tawhid. There are 4,300 religions in the world, among which the belief in monotheism makes the ideal god imagine."

Prof. Ella Bistritska: "We can come together with our spiritual values"

Head of the Department of History at Ternopil University Prof. Ella Bistritska emphasized that global problems can be solved together. Bistritska stated that "We would like to thank Üsküdar University for opening a new platform for us in intercultural dialogue. We can solve global problems together. A single ideology, a single state cannot solve them. We need to approach it together. The ethical values of Christianity and Islam are the same. Most importantly, we can come together with our spiritual values. We can solve the problems of the world by meeting and talking together. We need to work on these problems with students because our future will be with these students. Europe and the West have different views on science and religion, the West separates science from religion and says that they cannot come together. We want to combine the two. This happens in two ways: either you separate them both and there is peace, or you combine the two. Islam wants to unite the two. Europe wants to separate the two.”

Prof. İlham Miraç: "Scientific information was given about Islamic Theology and Culture"

Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) Board Member Prof. İlham Miraç made the opening speech of the certificate ceremony. Stating that scientific information about the religion of Islam was given within the scope of the training, Miraç emphasized that the training was accredited. Miraç expressed that "We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who contributed, especially our President Prof. Nevzat Tarhan, who supported the implementation of this program. I would also like to thank our instructors. The course 'Islamic Theology and Culture' is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Ukraine at Ternopil State Pedagogical University of Ukraine. Course contents, exams and all necessary materials were approved by the Senate of the University of Ukraine and the Ministry of Education of Ukraine. Within the scope of the courses, scientific information was given about the Islamic religion, Islamic Theology and Culture, and human values."

Asst. Prof. Uygar Aydemir: "Students want to learn about Islam"

Üsküdar University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Head of the Department of History, Asst. Prof. Uygar Aydemir emphasized the importance of developing relations between the two countries. Aydemir stated that "We talked about what we need to do to improve our bilateral relations. Our professors invited us to Ukraine. When the opportunities allow, we want to make our visit. As professors, we have noticed that students want to learn about Islam and ask questions about it. We see that they come here not for sightseeing, but as an academic visit. The students represented their country very well."

Sadık Paksoy: "We were very impressed by the interest of our students"

Vice President of Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP); Sadık Paksoy stated that "We were very impressed and happy with the interest of our students. Academically, they are very seriously prepared. Every single student made a presentation, and I really appreciate them."

Selahattin Arslan: "Common points will bring us closer to each other"

Vice President of Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) Selahattin Arslan stated that "It was very nice to meet you and be with you. It was very nice that our students wanted to learn and made presentations. They won our admiration. It was important to draw attention to the commonalities and similarities between Islam and Christianity. These common points will enable us to love each other and get closer to each other."

Asst. Prof. Nafi Yalçın: "Friendships increase even more when we come together for good purposes"

Member of the Board of Directors of Üsküdar University Risale-i Nur Research Platform (RİNAP) and Head of the Department of English Translation and Interpreting, Asst. Prof. Nafi Yalçın; stated that "It was a very nice and reminding information that our esteemed guests from Ukraine, our historical neighbor and with whom we have historical relations, came here and talked about the Turkish martyrdoms in Ukraine. We commemorated our martyrs and prayed together. When people come together for good purposes and share their ideas, the beauties increase even more, the friendships increase even more, and they understand each other even better."

Gifts were exchanged at the certificate ceremony...

Gifts were given at the "Islamic Theology and Culture Program" certificate ceremony. Prof. Nevzat Tarhan presented all his works translated into English to Prof. Ella Bistritska, Head of the Department of History at Ternopil University. The Ukrainian delegation presented a gift to Tarhan.

The certificate ceremony ended after a group photo shoot.

 

Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)