In Good Faith #25 - Dr Tubanur Yesilhark: Find MEANING In Everything, Everywhere
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Tubanur Yesilhark, Head of Operations at the International Foundation for Muslim Theology, discusses the meaning crisis amid abundant signs of meaning in our lives. She explores human consciousness as key to understanding creation, emphasizing the significance of intention in action. Dr. Yesilhark highlights the importance of teaching kids to recognize divine signs in nature. They talk about how everyday actions can become acts of devotion and the transformative power of prayer and meditation in connecting with God.
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The Book Of The Universe
- The universe is a 'book' full of ayat (signs) that point to God and require literacy to read.
- Becoming literate in the book of the universe reconnects everyday learning to divine purpose.
The Bookworm Parable
- Tubanur likens humans to a bookworm living inside a big book of the universe.
- She asks whether the worm can read the book or know its author, prompting self-reflection.
Teach Kids To Read Creation
- Teach children to notice and ponder creation, then link what they see to divine names.
- Focus less on memorizing names and more on diving into how each name manifests in creation.