The effect of bearing the difference in achieving positive action according to Badi Al-Zaman Al-Nursi

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This study discusses the impact of accepting differences, on affirmative action, by Badiu al-Zamam Saeid Nursi. Nursi is one of the icons of the Kurds who devoted their lives to the reunion of the scatters of Umma and restoring its glory.

The research found that Nursi’s definition of affirmative action is the work of man with affection for his path without thinking of enmity with others or devaluing their status. In various places in his Messages, he mentioned that Accepting Differences is sourced from the Quran and Sunna, with the purpose of peace, the needs of Umma, and observance of the era. He has further stated that Accepting Differences leads to achieving several purposes of Shari’a, such as unity, spreading love and peace, cooperation, introduction to one another, sympathy for the sake of Allah, and protection from enemies.

Nursi introduced the main pillars for activating Accepting Differences in Affirmative Action. They include being busy with knowledge, considering priorities among interests, looking at the end of the actions, reconciliation, overcoming racism, avoiding personal aims during discussions, having a holistic view of people, and exploiting nationalism for Affirmative Action. In this way, he established a guideline on accepting differences and its effects on Affirmative Action, which is very much needed in this chaotic and conflicting era.