04497nam a22006015i 4500 978-981-97-1564-0 DE-He213 20251030111815.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240411s2024 si | s |||| 0|eng d 9789819715640 978-981-97-1564-0 10.1007/978-981-97-1564-0 doi B740-753 HPDC bicssc PHI000000 bisacsh QDHK thema Albayrak, Ismail. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 75046 A Contemporary Turkish Prison Diary [electronic resource] : Reflections on the Writings of Said Nursi and Aleksander Solzhenitsyn / by Ismail Albayrak. 1st ed. 2024. Singapore : Springer Nature Singapore : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XX, 144 p. 1 illus. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda 1. Said Nursi and Aleksander Solzhenitsyn: Chronologies of prison experiences -- 2. Prison Spirituality and Inner Peace -- 3. Contemporary Turkish Prison Experience. . This book explores the religious experiences of two notable figures who endured severe trials under authoritarian regimes: Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1877–1960) within the Islamic tradition, and Aleksander Solzhenitsyn (1918–2008) within the Russian Orthodox Christian tradition. Against the tumultuous backdrop of the twentieth century’s spiritual, social, political, and intellectual upheavals, both Nursi and Solzhenitsyn grappled with immense hardships because of their beliefs. Despite immense tribulations, both individuals demonstrated unwavering faith and resilience in the face of adversity, continuing their scholarly and literary activities. The current study centers on the dichotomy of spiritual confinement and expansiveness, illustrating how people can experience spiritual distress even without physical restraints. It explores the historical and conceptual aspects of imprisonment within Christian and Muslim perspectives, explores the reasons for Nursi and Solzhenitsyn's incarceration, examines their coping mechanisms in the face of hardship, and underscores the role of faith and spirituality. The author integrates personal experiences, particularly his own incarceration during the aftermath of the 2016 Turkish staged coup attempt, within the context of the narratives of Nursi and Solzhenitsyn. The book addresses court proceedings, release, departure from Turkey, and resettlement in Australia. Throughout, the author draws parallels between their own observations and those of Nursi and Solzhenitsyn, contributing to the broader discourse on individual spirituality and collective consciousness. The book offers insights into spiritual resilience in the face of adversity, utilizing the lives of these figures to illuminate shared human experiences. A unique collation of personal narration and scholarly reflection, it is relevant to academics and students in history, political science, sociology, Islamic and Middle Eastern studies, and to social scientists researching the phenomenon of exile and prison in different countries across the world. It also speaks to the work of activists and policymakers in human rights. Islamic philosophy. 75047 Islam Doctrines. 72189 Corrections. 67953 Punishment. 60199 Theology. 69781 Middle East Politics and government. 69672 Middle Eastern literature. 75048 Islamic Philosophy. 75049 Islamic Theology. 72191 Prison and Punishment. 67955 Christian Theology. 69782 Middle Eastern Politics. 69673 Middle Eastern Literature. 75050 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9789819715633 Printed edition: 9789819715657 Printed edition: 9789819715664 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1564-0 ZDB-2-REP ZDB-2-SXPR 59083 59083