The Value of the Human Being
Belief illuminates humanity, elevating a person from insignificance to the highest rank of creation.
— Bediuzzaman Said Nursi, The Words, The Twenty-Third WordBelief makes a human being truly human. Indeed, it makes them a sultan. Therefore, a person's primary duty is belief and prayer. Unbelief, however, reduces a person to an extremely impotent beast. Humanity, an artwork of this universe's factory, becomes the spiritual heir of the entire universe if they connect to their Maker through belief. An antique piece of art becomes valuable through the name of the artist inscribed on it. Humans are the same; belief makes the divine art upon them readable and raises their value to infinity.
Key Philosophical Insight
True human value is not inherent in our biology, but in our conscious connection to the Creator.
Q&A Analysis & Recap
Q How does belief act like a signature on art?
A A painting's worth skyrockets when proven to be by a master; similarly, belief acknowledges God as our Maker, elevating human worth from mere matter to a divine masterpiece.