Said Nursi books in order
Turkish Sunni Muslim theologian of Kurdish origin
- Lived
- 1877–1960
- Country
- Ottoman Empire
- Books
- 3
Said Nursi published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book. The best-known is Risale-i Nur.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Said Nursi
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Risale-i Nur
Said Nursi's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
Risale-i Nur (1983)
The Letters (1994)
Other books in order
The Resurrection and the Hereafter (1980)
About Said Nursi
Said Nursi, known also as Said-i Kurdî, was a Kurdish scholar of Islam from Turkey who wrote the Risale-i Nur Collection, a body of Qur'anic commentary exceeding six thousand pages. His focus was on a revival of personal Islamic faith "through study, self-reform and service of others".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Said Nursi FAQ
- How many books has Said Nursi written?
- Said Nursi published 2 non-fiction books and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Said Nursi's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Risale-i Nur.
- What is Said Nursi's most famous book?
- Risale-i Nur is Said Nursi's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.