Start up Nur

Start up thinking
to quickly build
Risale-i Nur ideas.

Start up thinking is about trying things out quickly and learning as you go. Instead of spending years planning the perfect project, we build something small, see if it helps people, and make it better based on what we learn.

The Big Idea is to create helpful online resources for people who are searching for God and want to learn from the books of Risale-i Nur. We want to make these resources as easy to find as reaching out your hand.

Learner's Journey

When we build our projects, we should think about where someone is on their journey. As a community, do we have resources to support each stage of this journey?

Searching Discovering Exploring Engaging Transforming Service Spiritual

Searching

I realise that there is more to life and I begin seeking answers. I want to find foundational resources that address my questions about the meaning of life and the existence of God. The focus here is to understand what the big questions are.

Discovering

I am finding amazing articles, videos, podcasts that help me to discover Islam and the answers of the Risale-i Nur.

Exploring

This thing called the Risale-i Nur is very new to me. I want to learn more about it but almost everything is in Turkish. I start to find more English Risale-i Nur resources that allow me to freely explore its world.

Engaging

I want to find a community of Risale-i Nur readers. I may be lucky to have a community in my area or I might need support to join an online community.

Transforming

I am beginning to apply these teachings in my life. I need practical resources like prayer guides and daily reading schedules to help me establish new habits.

Service

I want to contribute to the Risale community through Hizmet. I need guidance on how to participate in and support community initiatives.

Spiritual

I am seeking deeper spirituality and connection. I want to participate in spiritual retreats and advanced study programmes for lifelong growth.

Method

Modern in our approach, traditional in our values - creating a bridge between innovation and spiritual sincerity.

1. Start Up Methodology

We apply lean startup principles to spiritual projects, focussing on rapid iteration and learning from feedback.

Our approach emphasizes building minimum viable products quickly and testing ideas with real users early in the process. We embrace the philosophy of learning from failures and iterating fast, using data-driven decisions to guide our development process. This methodology allows us to create meaningful solutions while remaining agile and responsive to community needs.

2. Leverage AI

Use artificial intelligence tools to accelerate development and enhance productivity.

By intelligently incorporating AI tools into our workflow, we automate repetitive tasks and generate content more efficiently. This approach allows us to scale projects effectively while maintaining quality. Most importantly, it frees up human resources to focus on what matters most: creativity, strategic thinking, and ensuring our projects maintain their spiritual essence and authenticity.

3. Self Fund

Maintain independence and focus through self-funding initiatives.

Our commitment to self-funding ensures we maintain complete independence in our decision-making process. We begin with available resources, growing organically based on the value we create. This sustainable approach allows us to build long-term projects that remain true to their purpose, free from external pressures or conflicting interests.

4. Build for the Learner's Journey

Create projects that support each stage of the spiritual journey.

Every project we develop is carefully designed with the learner's journey in mind. We deeply understand the needs at each stage of spiritual development, creating specific touchpoints that resonate with learners wherever they are on their path. By establishing clear progression paths, we support continuous spiritual growth and ensure no one is left behind in their journey of discovery and understanding.