13th International
Bediüzzaman Symposium
Qur'anic Solutions to Global Crises
13th International
About the Symposium
We are pleased to invite you to the 13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium titled "Qur'anic Solutions to Global Crises", to be held in Istanbul on October 4-5-6, 2026, organized by the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IIKV).
Learn More About the SymposiumGlobal Crises, Civilization Vision in the New World Order
Revelation-Centered Society and Family Building
Spiritual and Social Issues of the Modern Age
Submissions
Global Engagement
The 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium received a total of 668 paper submissions from five continents, 60 countries, and 448 different international institutions and organizations.
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Supporting Universities
16 universities supporting our symposium, from 8 countries.
| # | University | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | İstanbul Sabahattin Zaim Üniversitesi | Türkiye |
| 2 | Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi | Türkiye |
| 3 | Iğdır Üniversitesi | Türkiye |
| 4 | RİNAP – Risale-i Nur Araştırmaları Platformu (Üsküdar Üniversitesi) | Türkiye |
| 5 | Isparta Uygulamalı Bilimler Üniversitesi | Türkiye |
| 6 | International University of Sarajevo (IUS) | Bosnia & Herzegovina |
| 7 | Georgia State University | United States |
| 8 | Imam Al-Adham University College (كلية الإمام الأعظم الجامعة) | Iraq |
| 9 | Ez-Zitouna University (جامعة الزيتونة) | Tunisia |
| 10 | University of Khartoum (جامعة الخرطوم) | Sudan |
| 11 | UNIDA Gontor – Universitas Darussalam Gontor | Indonesia |
| 12 | Salahaddin University-Erbil (SUE) | Iraq |
| 13 | Elrazi University (جامعة الرازي) | Sudan |
| 14 | University of Kut (جامعة الكوت) | Iraq |
| 15 | Afro-Asian University (الجامعة الأفروآسيوية) | — |
| 16 | Usman dan Fodio University (جامعة عثمان بن فودي) | Nigeria |
Downloadable documents with detailed information about the symposium.
Symposium Documents
Symposium Brochure
Promotional brochure introducing the 13th International Bediuzzaman Symposium.
Symposium Catalog
The official catalog with the symposium themes, committees, and detailed information.
Illuminating Texts from Risale-i Nur
Selected texts from Risale-i Nur illuminating the themes of the 13th International Bediüzzaman Symposium.
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Important Dates
October 1, 2025
Announcement of the Call for Papers
April 30, 2026
Registration and Abstract Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026
Abstract Acceptance Notification
June 15, 2026
Announcement of the Symposium Program
July 1, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline
Supporting Organizations
Transportation Sponsor
Academic Partners
Other Supporters
Highlights from the 12th Symposium
Featured moments from our previous symposium.
Promotional Video
Introduction
Turkish Opening Session | Said Yüce
Turkish Opening Session | Ali Erbaş
Academic Journals
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Katre Journal
An international peer-reviewed journal publishing in the fields of Islamic thought, religious sciences, social and human sciences.
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