We say that Religious Groups and Societies should have a Common Goal. But it is neither possible for them to unite in their ways and methods, nor is it permissible. For it opens up the way to blind imitation and causes people to say: "What is it to me? Let others do the thinking..." (The Damascus Sermon, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, 83)

* The prescription for a sick age, an ailing nation, an ill member, is to follow the Quran.

* The prescription for a Glorious though unfortunate Continent, an Illustrious though hapless State, a Noble though ownerless People, is Islamic Unity.

* The Revival of Religion is the Revival of the Nation. The Life of Religion is the Light of Life.

* As Time grows older, the Quran grows younger...Its signs become apparent.

* Anyone who is capable may make interpretations of the Law for his own self; but he cannot make the Law.

* Calling others to accept an idea is dependent on acceptance by the Ulama (Scholars); otherwise it is innovation, and should be rejected.

* Since early days, this Islamic State (Ottoman Empire) took on itself the upholding of the Word of Allah, the maintenance of Independence, and Jihad for Islam