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Vol. 11 No. 3 (2026)
Special Issue: Risale-i Nur Studies and Bediüzzaman Said Nursi’s Intellectual Legacy

Special Issue: Risale-i Nur Studies and Bediüzzaman Said Nursi’s Intellectual Legacy

Integrating Spiritual Resilience in Trauma Care: An Islamic Perspective Based on Said Nursi’s Teachings

https://doi.org/10.55831/ajis.v11i3.753

Published 16.04.2026

  • Erol Dincer
Erol Dincer
Holy Family University, USA

Abstract

This article explores how Said Nursi’s teachings on compassion, connection, and social support assist Muslims with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in cultivating safety and regulating physiological arousal. As trauma becomes more prevalent globally, Muslims have been significantly impacted. While Nursi’s contributions to psychological treatments, particularly spiritual resilience, have been acknowledged, further investigation of their relevance to trauma care is warranted. This article analyses Nursi’s interpretation of compassion, emphasising how belief in God’s All-Compassionate nature promotes a healthier relationship with oneself and the world. It explores Nursi’s concept of connection, viewing the universe as interconnected, fostering unity with God, humanity, and the universe, potentially alleviating loneliness. Lastly, it examines Nursi’s perspective on social support, rooted in the Qur’anic principle of mutual assistance, helping individuals build safety and regulate physiological arousal through communal aid. Using a grounded theoretical qualitative methodology, drawing on the Qur’an, Sunnah, Risale-i Nur, and contemporary research, this article argues that Nursi’s teachings enhance trauma care by addressing social, psychological, and spiritual needs, offering a more comprehensive approach to healing.

Keywords

Said Nursi, Trauma Care, Spiritual Resilience, Compassion and Connection, Social Support, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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