The Tenth Case

This concerns a man named Hāfiz AhmedHāfiz Ahmed An early student who actively supported the writing of the Risale-i Nur for two or three years, but later lost some of his enthusiasm for the service of the Qur’an after forming ties with worldly and official circles. (may Allah have mercy on him). For two or three years, he was involved in copying the Risale-i Nur in an encouraging and zealous manner, and he benefited from it. Later, worldly people made use of a weakness in him. His enthusiasm was harmed. He came into contact with worldly people, perhaps in order not to suffer harm from them, to gain influence over them, to acquire a certain position, and to bring some ease to his restricted livelihood.

As a result of the slackness and harm that came to his service of the Qur’an in this way, he received two warnings.

The first warning: in addition to his already restricted livelihood, five more dependants were added to his care, and his poverty and distress became serious.

The second warning: although he was very sensitive concerning his honour and dignity, and could not bear even the criticism or objection of a single person, some cunning people—without his realizing it—made him a screen for their own purposes in such a way that his honour was overturned. He lost ninety percent of his standing, and ninety percent of the people turned against him.

In any case, may Allah forgive him. Perhaps, inshāAllāhIf Allah wills”; an expression used when speaking about a future event and expressing the hope that it will occur by the will of Allah., he will awaken through this and partially return to his duty.

The Eleventh Case

This was not written, since he might perhaps not consent to it.

The Twelfth Case

This concerns Muallim GalipA teacher, poet, and student of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi who helped copy the Risale-i Nur and was imprisoned with him in Eskişehir. (may Allah have mercy on him). Indeed, this person rendered much service in fair-copying the Risale-i Nur with sincerity and appreciation, and he showed no weakness in the face of any difficulty. On most days he would come, listen with great enthusiasm, and copy the Risale-i Nur.

Later, at a cost of thirty liras from his own means, he had all of The Words and The Letters copied. His aim was to spread them in his hometown and to enlighten his fellow townsmen.

However, for certain reasons, he did not distribute these treatises as he had intended, but left them in a chest.

Suddenly, because of a painful event, he suffered grief and deep sorrow for an entire year. Instead of a few official opponents who would have been hostile to him because of the spreading of the Risale-i Nur, he encountered many cruel and unjust enemies, and he lost some of his friends.