Bismillah — Birinci Soz

The story teaches that everything in nature—from the seeds that split the hard earth to the cows that provide milk—acts in the name of God. By saying "Bismillah," a person aligns themselves with this universal order, gaining a "limitless strength" and "endless blessing". Sözler, Birinci Söz, 27 - Sorularla Risale

He refuses to take a name, believing in his own strength. Throughout the journey, he is constantly harassed by bandits, terrified by every shadow, and struggles to find basic necessities. He lives in a state of perpetual fear and poverty. Bismillah Birinci Soz

He takes the name of a chieftain and travels under his protection. Whenever he meets bandits, he says, "I travel in the name of such-and-such leader," and they leave him in peace. He finds every door open and completes his journey safely. The story teaches that everything in nature—from the

Represents those who attribute success only to themselves, leaving them spiritually "poor" and anxious. Why We Say Bismillah Throughout the journey, he is constantly harassed by

The "Birinci Söz" (First Word) is a foundational parable from the collection by Said Nursi, explaining the profound power and necessity of saying "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah). The Story: The Two Travelers in the Desert

In this parable, the "desert" represents our world. The "traveler" is every human being who is weak but has endless needs, and faces "enemies" like illness and death.

Represents the name of Allah ("Bismillah").