A well-known Islamic scholar and theologian from Turkey in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was Said Nursi. His well-known work, "The Risale-i Nur," was written to help Muslims navigate the difficult times of secularism and the decline of traditional values.

One of Nursi's stories concerns a time when he was residing at Tahir Pasha's house. Nursi put a lot of effort into going over the books he had memorized during this time. He spent several hours every night before going to bed going through all the materials, which took him about three months. He hoped to gain a deeper understanding of Islamic teachings by using this methodical approach.

Consider ascending a staircase, where each step stands for information learned from reading a specific book or text. With each book and work of literature serving as a strong foundation that brought him one step closer to the ultimate truth he was seeking—a greater comprehension of the teachings of the Qur'an—Nursi's efforts were like climbing such a staircase. This process involved more than just memorizing information; it also involved thinking back on what had been learned.

Nursi's commitment to this demanding research stemmed from his conviction that ongoing education and introspection are critical to spiritual development. In the end, he believed that each book would bring him closer to the divine wisdom he was seeking by assisting him in better understanding the core ideas of religious teachings.