The year 1956, in which highly significant political and natural events took place, also represents an important time in terms of the lifting of the ban on the Risale-i Nur collection, which had been banned until that date

In his Risale-i Nur collection, the 13^th century (Hagira style) mujaddid Bediuzzaman Said Nursi places particular emphasis on certain years and events that will take place in those years. A look at the events that took place in 1956 reveals yet again how accurate and perfect Said Nursi’s such predictions were.  
 

In his work known as the Emirdag Addendum, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi says that the numerological analysis of Verse 145 of Surat an-Nisa’ indicates “THE YEAR 1956.”  Bediuzzaman’s reference to “this hypocritical system based on irreligiousness and oppression being silenced” MEANS THAT 1956 IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE ACROSS THE WORLD IN TERMS OF MUSLIMS AND THE WORLD OF ISLAM. According to Bediuzzaman, the climate of oppression, heresy and discord that prevails until that year will begin retreating after it and, by Allah’s leave, come to an end.

ANOTHER VERSE OF THE QUR’AN GIVING A NUMEROLOGICAL PRODUCT OF ‘THE YEAR 1956’ IS VERSE 81 OF SURAH AL ‘IMRAN

“Remember when Allah made a covenant with the prophets: “Now that We have given you a share of the Book and Wisdom, and then A MESSENGER COMES TO YOU CONFIRMING WHAT IS WITH YOU, you must believe in him and help him.” He asked, “Do you agree and undertake my commission on that condition?” They replied, “We agree.” He said, “Bear witness, then. I am with you as one of the witnesses.” (Surah Al ‘Imran, 81)

The words “... then a messenger comes to you confirming what is with you,” give a numerological calculation of “THE YEAR 1956.” IN FACT, THE BAN ON THE RISALE-I NUR COLLECTION WAS LIFTED ON THAT DATE. 1956 was a very significant year for the Risale-i Nur. Up until that date, it was forbidden to possess, read or distribute the Risale-i Nur, and 1,500 legal proceedings had been initiated concerning it.  In 1956, however, with the conclusion of a court case that had lasted for 8 years in Afyon , this great legal struggle came to an end, and the court ruled that the Risale was a work of faith with nothing criminal about it. In 1956 the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Board of Inspectors examined the whole of the Risale-i Nur Collection one by one, and issued a report with regard to each single Risale, saying that each was a positive and useful Qur’anic exposition, and the Afyon Court ruled in favor of acquittal for the Risale-i Nur, and it was thus made legal to publish it. 

VARIOUS GREAT EVENTS TOOK PLACE IN TURKEY AND IN THE WORLD ON THIS DATE ON WHICH SAID NURSI PLACES SUCH EMPHASIS; THIS IS ALSO IMPORTANT IN STRESSING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE YEAR 1956

3 January, 1956 Sudan declared its independence as a republic.   20 March, 1956 Tunisia achieved independence from France.   23 March, 1956 Pakistan became the world’s first Islamic republic.   7 April, 1956 Morocco declared independence.

 

 

5 February, 1956 According to the State Meteorological Affairs General Directorate, THE RIVERS MERIC AND TUNCA FROZE OVER.   13 February, 1956 FANNED BY THE WIND, A FIRE BREAKING OUT IN ANKARA SPREAD, destroying a government residence, the main court, gendarme, post office, military and state bank buildings.   April 1956 Floods in the River Seyhan and in the basins of rivers Great Menderes, Gediz and Ceyhan.   1956 RELIGION LESSONS WERE STARTED TO BE TAUGHT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS.