Why does Adnan Oktar use a pen-name?

Adnan Oktar's sole aim in writing his works is to call people to the Qur'an and the exemplary moral values of our Prophet (saws).
Moreover, Adnan Oktar has no wish to propel himself, as an individual, into the limelight. He is not the sort of person who enjoys advertising himself. Indeed, the way that he employs a pen-name instead of his real name is evidence of this.

One reason why the author uses a pen name is to recall, as a sign of respect, the names of two prophets who fought against infidelity.

We would like to state that Adnan Oktar receives important invitations from all over the world, and is invited to speak at conferences, although he prefers not to accept any of these. All this is the result of his preferring to remain personally in the background.

Neither does Adnan Oktar have any need to propel himself into the limelight. He himself always says, "there is no need for me or my name to be known, what matters is what I have to say in my works," and his sincerity in this thinking is demonstrated in his own life. Indeed, just like the well-known Turkish Islamic scholar Said Nursi, he wishes his grave to remain secret when the time comes.

Can I speak to Harun Yahya on the telephone?

Since Harun Yahya is very busy with his books it is not possible for him to speak on the telephone with all his readers one by one. However, you can always forward your requests or messages by e-mail.

Who is Harun Yahya?

Adnan Oktar Read His Life Story

Born in Ankara in 1956, Adnan Oktar is a prominent Turkish intellectual. Completely devoted to moral values and dedicated to communicating the sacred values he cherishes to other people, Oktar started his intellectual struggle in 1979 during his education at Mimar Sinan University's Academy of Fine Arts. During his university years, he carried out detailed research into the prevalent materialistic philosophies and ideologies around him, to the extent of becoming even more knowledgeable about them than their advocates. As a result of his accumulation of knowledge, he has written various books on the damages caused by Darwinism and, the fallacy of the theory of evolution. Quoting from the 22 April 2000 issue of New Scientist, Mr. Oktar became an international hero in communicating the fallacy of the theory of evolution and the fact of creation. The author has also produced various works on Zionist racism and Freemasonry and their negative effects on world history and politics. Besides these, Oktar has written more than two hundred books describing the morals of the Qur'an and faith related issues.

His pen-name, Harun Yahya, is formed from the names Harun (Aaron) and Yahya (John) in the esteemed memory of the two Prophets who struggled against infidelity.

Read The Global Impact of the Works of Harun Yahya.

The Prophet's seal on his books' covers is symbolic and is linked to their contents. It represents that the Qur'an is the last book and the last word of Allah, and our Prophet Muhammad (saws) is the last of His messengers. Under the guidance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah (teachings of the Prophet), the author makes it his purpose to disprove each fundamental tenet of godless ideologies and to have the last word, so as to completely silence the objections raised against religion. He uses the seal of the final Prophet (saws), who attained ultimate wisdom and moral perfection, as a prayer for his intention to offer the last word.

All of Harun Yahya's works share one single goal: to convey the Qur'an's message, encourage readers to consider basic faith-related issues such as Allah's Existence and Unity and the hereafter, and to remind some other important issues.

Harun Yahya enjoys a wide readership in many countries, from India to America, England to Indonesia, Poland to Bosnia, and Spain to Brazil. Some of his books are available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Urdu, Arabic, Albanian, Russian, Serbo-Croat (Bosnian), Polish, Malay, Uighur Turkish, and Indonesian.

Greatly appreciated all around the world, these works have been instrumental in many people recovering faith in Allah and gaining deeper insights into their faith. His books' wisdom and sincerity, together with a distinct style that's easy to understand, directly affect anyone who reads them. These books are characterized by rapid effectiveness, definite results, and irrefutability. Each of his works contains undeniable, sincere, plain and corroborated explanations. This is no doubt a result of the wisdom and lucidity that God endowed him with.

With these facts in mind, encouraging others to read these books, which enable them to see what they formerly couldn't and are a means to their becoming truly guided, is an invaluable service.

However, there are some others who, instead of upholding these valuable works, propagate books that create confusion in people's minds, lead them into ideological chaos, and that clearly have no use. Such people should consider the state of the Muslims today and what they suffer; and remember that the only way of saving people from the continuing cruelty and corruption is to live by and disseminate the Qur'an's moral values. They should recognize that, in this effort, the books of Harun Yahya assume a leading role. By the will of Allah, these books will be a means through which people in the twenty-first century will attain the peace, justice, and happiness promised in the Qur'an.

Can we contact the author by e-mail directly?

Due to his intense work on his books Harun Yahya is unable to respond to Internet messages directly. That is why there is no e-mail address on which you can contact him directly. We respond to your questions in the light of his works on behalf of Harun Yahya. However, if there is a matter that you wish to forward to Harun Yahya in personand would like to receive a personal response regarding, we will do our best to be of assistance if you forward it to us. We can forward your message on to him and send you back his reply.

I would like to meet the author in person. How can I do that?

Since Harun Yahya is very busy on his books he is currently unable to receive guests. However, you can meet our other colleagues at conferences held in your country or when you visit Turkey. You can find our conference programmes on the www.harunyahya.com website. If you come to Turkey you can send an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com in order to meet with our representatives.

How realistic are the negative reports about you in the press? Why are so many false allegations made about the author? Is there really nothing to them? Why doesn't the author issue any rebuttals to the negative reports about him on the television or in the press?

Being exposed to unfounded allegations is something that has happened to devout Muslims throughout history. When we read the verses of the Qur'an we see that many slanders have been made against the prophets. The fact that someone is slandered does not, therefore, mean that he is a bad person. In fact, the slanders issued against Muslims generally stem from their intense and powerful activities that attract strong reactions from unbelievers.

Neither does it make any difference whether someone is slandered a lot or a little. That is to say, a lot of slandering does not show that these accusations are real. As Allah tells us in the Qur'an, the prophets, who were chosen, the most honourable and respected servants of Allah, were much slandered, but does that mean there was anything to those slanders? Why should the amount of slanders be of any importance? If someone is only slandered a little does that mean he is a good person, or if someone is slandered a great deal does that necessarily mean he is bad? Certainly, what matters is not the amount of slander. Indeed, a high amount of slander to a Muslim may mean that he is having an enormous power and effect and angering the unbelievers.

We need to look at the allegations made against Harun Yahya in this light. With his works, the author is performing a major service in the way of Allah. This devotion and effect in His service probably makes unbelievers extremely upset.

How many works has the author written to date?

The number of Turkish-language works so far written by the author is more than 300. All of these can be found on the www.harunyahya.org and www.harunyahya.net web sites. A large number of these works have also been translated into foreign languages. These can be found on the www.harunyahya.com web site.

Which languages have these books been translated into?

These books have been translated into many languages, including English, German, French, Arabic, Russian and Spanish, and translation work is still being carried out. Other languages works have been translated into include Italian, Albanian, Serbo-Croatian, Indonesian, Flemish, Malay, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese, Uigur, Kazakh, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bulgarian, Burmese, Danish, Dari, Divehi, Farsi, Finnish, Hausa, Croatian, Hindi, Swedish, Kyrgyz, Kiswahili, Korean, Polish, Hungarian, Macedonian, Malayalam, Marathi, Norwegian, Uzbek, Portuguese, Punjabi, Pashto, Romanian, Sinhalese, Sindhi, Somali, Tajik, Tamil, Thai and Yoruba.

Why does the author use the seal of our Prophet (saws) in all of his works?

The symbolic meaning for the use by the author of the seal of our Prophet (saws) on the cover of his books is linked to their contents. This represents that the Qur'an is the last book and the last word of Allah, and our Prophet Muhammad (saws) is the last of His messengers. Under the guidance of the Qur'an and the Sunnah (teachings of the Prophet [saws]), the author makes it his purpose to disprove each fundamental tenet of godless ideologies and to have the "last word," so as to completely silence the objections raised against religion. He uses the seal of the final Prophet (saws), who attained ultimate wisdom and moral perfection, as a prayer of his intention to offer the last word.

What is the purpose behind the author's writing so many books?

The author's aim is to attain the good pleasure of Allah and to introduce to everyone the moral values Allah is pleased with. In every one of his works, the author explains the moral values Allah revealed in the Qur'an to all His servants, in the light of the verses and the Sunnah of the Prophet (saws). Apart from these, the author has no worldly expectations or intention of any material gain. Indeed, the fact that he makes all of his works available to readers free of charge on the Internet and allows the copying, reproduction and distribution of these without claiming any right is a clear proof of that intention.

Why does the author devote space to evolution in all his works, without exception?

The reason why the author devotes special section to the collapse of the theory of evolution in all his works is that the theory constitutes the foundation of all forms of anti-religious philosophy. Darwinism, rejecting creation, and therefore the existence of Allah, has over the last 140 years caused a great many people to lose their faith in Allah or fall prey to doubt. It is therefore a most important obligation of faith to reveal that the theory is actually deceptive. It is essential that this service be placed at the disposal of all. The author considers it appropriate to devote a section of every book, albeit in summary, to this subject, bearing in mind that some readers may read only one of his books.

How is it possible that one individual can write so many books?

From Adnan Oktar's live interview in Başkent TV (January 23, 2009): "I have a group of friends consisting of 30 people. They speak English, French, German, Russian; there are people speaking almost all languages; and most of them are assistant professors and assistants. I have a team of friends. They translate such works, prepare them and bring them to me in the form of information ready-for-use. They bring all photographs and documents, all of them. I only make the comments and the connections. And these friends of mine do not write them actually; they also find them as quotations… For instance, this Atlas of Creation of mine is made up of quotations taken from the scientists all over the world. Little space is devoted to the comment part. I am the one making these comment parts. And consequently this is a team-work."

Does Harun Yahya know Arabic? How does he interpret the verses?

Harun Yahya does have knowledge of Arabic. In addition, however, there is a team who translates the works of Harun Yahya into some 20 languages, including Arabic. This team offers him assistance with translation on all matters during the preparation of the books.

How can I obtain books from abroad?

 If you live outside Turkey, you need to contact the following site:

1. www.bookglobal.net
2. Worldwide Publishers & Distributors of Harun Yahya Books

www.bookglobal.net is the official web site for the sale of the works of Harun Yahya. You can order works in all available languages from this site. If you prefer to purchase books from the country you live in rather than over the Internet, you can find contact information for companies that distribute the author's works worldwide from the second address given above.

Can I find the author's books in bookshops where I live?

You can find contact information regarding distributors and booksellers in various countries on Worldwide Publishers & Distributors of Harun Yahya Books page.

Can you send books to my address free of charge?

As you know, Harun Yahya publishes his works solely for the good pleasure of Allah and makes no material gains from them. Bearing in mind all the stages that need to be gone through up to publication date, you will agree that this involves a great deal of material and spiritual labour. If you also bear in mind the fact that we have many readers all over the world who request our books free of charge, you will appreciate that this is not possible. The works are sold at the most reasonable possible prices established by the publishing houses, who have also initiated a number of sales campaigns. We would therefore request you to make use of these avenues to obtain the works.

You can find all our books on our web site www.harunyahya.com with their full texts, and freely download them. You can also order them from our web site www.bookglobal.net. Thank you for your kind interest.

Do you donate books free of charge to libraries, schools, societies and similar bodies?

As you know, Harun Yahya publishes his works solely for the approval of Allah and makes no material gains from them. Bearing in mind all the stages that need to be gone through up to publication date, you will agree that this requires a great deal of material and spiritual labour. If you also bear in mind the fact that we have many readers who would request our books free of charge from all over the world, you will appreciate that this is unfortunately not possible. The works are sold at the lowest possible prices established by the publishing houses, who have also initiated a number of sales campaigns. We would therefore request you to make use of these avenues to obtain the works.

You can find all our books from our web site www.harunyahya.com with their full texts and freely download them. You can also order them from our web site www.bookglobal.net. Thank you for your kind interest.

Do you offer discounts for people wishing to buy the complete set of books?

Sales are the concern of the publishing houses, which offer a variety of opportunities. There are also a number of sales campaigns regarding bulk purchases on our official sales address www.bookglobal.com. We believe that you will find an appropriate purchase facility at that address.

Do you have any books prepared for children?

There are a number of works by Harun Yahya aimed specially at children. You can find these on the http://www.harunyahya.com/en/53/categories/For_Children webpage. Our other sites we can recommend for children are:

www.truthsforkids.com
www.for-children.com

How can I obtain documentaries?

You can download documentaries free of charge from our website. If you wish to purchase works, we would ask you to apply to www.bookglobal.net

Do you have any objections to my reproducing and distributing documentaries I download?

You can become a local distributor of the works of Harun Yahya. For that purpose please send an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com

Can one find the background music to the documentaries in mp3 form on your site?

The background music to the documentaries is specially prepared by authorised individuals preparing the documentaries. It is not possible for you to obtain it.

Do you have documentaries and audio tapes prepared for children?

You can find all our works prepared for children on the http://www.harunyahya.com/en/53/categories/For_Children webpage. You can also obtain them from the www.bookglobal.net sales site.

Can I become a member of the Science Research Foundation?

The Science Research Foundation does not offer membership in the official sense. However, if, like many readers, you would like to assist us in our work you can support us in such ways as you are able. To that end we recommend you visit the www.servingislam.com web site. Putting into practice any of the choices you will find there, according to your own means, will be most useful in terms of earning the good pleasure of Allah and of the best interests of Islam.

May I get a scholarship from the Foundation?

Since it is not possible, due to the Foundation's procedures, to award scholarships, we cannot help you. We hope for your understanding in that regard.

Which provinces does the SRF have branches in?

The SRF has no branches outside Istanbul.

Why doesn't Harun Yahya attend conferences personally?

Harun Yahya prefers for the moment to devote his time primarily to his books. Even though he does not attend them personally, the conferences achieve their aims since their programmes are drawn up on the basis of his works. Harun Yahya has no wish to propel himself to the fore in his works. On the contrary, he prefers to remain out of the spotlight and to achieve his ends by allowing his works' content to be in the foreground.

Do you hold conferences abroad?

Yes, the Foundation does hold conferences abroad. You can find these on the http://harunyahyaconferences.com/ website. Furthermore, if you subscribe to the www.harunyahya.com website occasional bulletins about conferences abroad will be e-mailed to you regularly.

Do you have any objections to our printing the downloaded works and distributing them?

Since Harun Yahya publishes his works solely for the good pleasure of Allah with no expectation of any material gains, we would be pleased if you distribute his works. We would, however, request you to acknowledge the source when so doing. Selling them at any price whatsoever, however, is only possible with our permission and by our authorization. This is essential if our services are to be maintained and increased at a higher quality. Otherwise legal measures may have to be resorted to.

May we copy CDs and sell them at a trifling cost?

Since Harun Yahya publishes his works solely for the good pleasure of Allah with no expectation of any material gains. You can download these films from the Internet, watch them or show them to others. Selling them at any price whatsoever, however, is only possible with our permission and by our authorization. Only our official distributors or companies with which our official distributors work are authorised to reproduce and sell our works. This is essential if our services are to be maintained and increased at a higher quality. Otherwise legal measures may have to be resorted to.

I wish to include your works on my site. Do I have your permission?

You can include whichever of the works of Harun Yahya you wish on your site, and we would like you to know that this will give us great pleasure. We would, however, request you to acknowledge their source and to make no alterations to them. We would be delighted to visit your site if you would let us have the address once it is up and running.

I read your works and encourage others to do so. What else can I do for you?

It is most gratifying that you read the works and are a means whereby others also do so. As for what else you can do, our www.servingislam.com website has a great many suggestions as to how readers from all walks of life can serve Islam. God willing you will find some that suit you.

I want to translate the author's works. What is the best way to do that?

Please send an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com specifying your telephone number and which language you want to translate from or into. If you cannot provide a telephone number, we can then get in touch with you by e-mail.

I am a web page designer. How can I help?

Thank you very much for your interest to assist us . If you send an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com our representatives will get back to you. In addition, we also hope you can be of help in the light of the ideas on our www.servingislam.com site if you would care to visit it. You could, if you wish, prepare a website consisting of the works of Harun Yahya.

I copy and distribute your works. What else can I do?

We suggest you visit our www.servingislam.com site for ideas, in the light of which we will believe you will find ways to serve Islam.

I would like to become a representative to sell your works in the country/city where I live. How can I go about this?

We would ask you to send us an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com giving a phone number and some information about the kind of activity you wish to engage in. If you cannot give a phone number our representatives will get back to you by e-mail.

I am a radio programme-maker. I would like to devote space in my programme to your works. Can you send me some of your audio material?

We would ask you if possible to send us an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com giving a phone number and details of what you would like to do. If it is not possible to give a phone number, our colleagues will get back to you by e-mail.

I am a TV programme-maker. I would like to air your works. Can you send me some?

We would ask you if possible to send us an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com giving a phone number and details of what you would like to do. If it is not possible to give a phone number our colleagues will get back to you by e-mail.

I want to open a stand in my store for your works. How can I obtain some?

We would ask you if possible to send us an e-mail to workwithus@harunyahya.com giving a phone number and details of what you would like to do. If it is not possible to give a phone number our colleagues will get back to you by e-mail.

Why do you not set up a TV station? You could introduce your works more effectively by doing so.

You can reach works of Harun Yahya via our official site  en.harunyahya.tv

Our satellite tv channel A9 is also broadcasting programs and Adnan Oktar's (Harun Yahya's) conversations live daily.

Could you please send me the text of the Qur'an?

The Yusuf Ali translation of the English text of the Holy Qur'an is to be found on the www.harunyahya.com homepage. You can also download it onto your own computer from here

Can you send me a list of world Freemasons?

Harun Yahya shares all his ideas on the subject of Freemasonry with his readers in his works. You can therefore learn what you wish to know about the Freemasons by reading the relevant works. You can download these for free from here

Why do you concentrate so much on the theory of evolution?

The reason why the author devotes a special section to the collapse of the theory of evolution in all of his works and has written several books on evolution is that the theory constitutes the foundation of all forms of anti-religious philosophy. Darwinism, rejecting creation, and therefore the existence of Allah, has over the last 150 years caused a great many people to lose their faith in Allah or fall prey to doubt. It is therefore a most important obligation of faith to reveal that the theory is actually deceptive. It is essential that this service be placed at the disposal of all.

Can you teach me to perform the daily prayers?

We kindly ask you to consult the official Mufti in your country about the subject.

May I learn the author's ideas on

We can read the book "Maryam: An Exemplary Muslim Woman" by Harun Yahya which describes the common woman's character as seen in unbelieving societies and analyze how this erroneous character became established. In addition, it explores Maryam's character, whom Allah raised above all other women and thereby define the ideal Muslim woman's character.

I have written a book and would like you to publish it. Can you help?

You need to speak directly to the publisher, since book publishing is really their concern. It is technically not possible for us to be of any assistance in publishing your book. We hope you'll understand.

In your books you say that everything is an illusion. Doesn't that conflict with religion?

You may want to examine our www.secretbeyondmatter.com web site and the page www.secretbeyondmatter.com/repliestoobjections.html, which are prepared based on the works of Harun Yahya. You will find the answers to all your questions about this subject.

There are websites on the Internet acting against Islam. Are you doing anything about this?

All works of Harun Yahya contain the response to these websites and other antagonistic ideas.

I join Internet forums where anti-Islamic activities are being carried out and try to respond to them. Do you, too, join such forums and respond to chats hostile to religion?

All works of Harun Yahya contain the response to these websites and other antagonistic ideas. If you wish, you can recommend the works of Harun Yahya when you join these forums. In addition, you can visit our www.servingislam.com site and help to the best of your means by reading the texts there.

Have you ever thought of setting up a forum on your site?

We have no plans to set up a forum on our website. Since as well as beneficial subjects a great many matters are bound to be raised that will just cause people to waste their time, contributing to such an environment would not be compatible with the moral values of the Qur'an. In one verse Allah has revealed:

(It is the believers) who turn away from worthless talk. (Surat al-Muminun, 3)

I am carrying out scientific studies. Can you provide any material support?

We would like to state that we sincerely support your scientific studies. However, it is not at the moment possible for us to be of any material assistance in such studies. We hope for your understanding on this matter.

I think that you are mistaken with regard to the return of Prophet 'Isa (Jesus) to the Earth.

We would advise you to visit Harun Yahya's www.jesuswillreturn.com web site and in particular to read the chapter headed "The Signs of the Second Coming of Jesus" on http://www.jesuswillreturn.com/signs/signs_index.html. We hope there will be no questions left in your mind on this subject once you read these.

Can you tell me something about your other Internet sites?

We currently have more than 700 sites, including those which have been translated into foreign languages. You can find links to sites which are translated into English from the "Web Sites" section on www.harunyahya.com homepage.

I placed a link to your web site from my own. I would also like you to put my website's link on yours for introductory purposes.

We would like to express our pleasure at your providing a link to sites containing the works of Harun Yahya. However, we are unable as a matter of principle to host other sites on the homepages of our pages sites as these are devoted solely to the works of Harun Yahya. This is nothing personal, merely a general decision. We trust that you will understand. However, we do post all web site addresses with links to our own site on our links page. You can reach that page website on: http://www.harunyahyaimpact.com/internet_dn.php

Why do you never carry any advertising on your web sites?

Harun Yahya's aim is to relate the Qur'an and the Sunnah of our Prophet (saws) to readers in order to gain the good pleasure of Allah, and he wishes for no material reward in doing so. No financial requests are therefore made on any of the sites inspired by the works of Harun Yahya. The reason why there is no advertising on these sites is because no material profits are desired.

I have subscribed to your site but I don't receive any bulletins.

Our bulletins are sent to subscribers once a month. If you have only recently subscribed to our site, our bulletin will reach you within a month. Another reason why you have not received our bulletins may be that the e-mail address you have given ends with the suffix mynet.com. If you have subscribed to our bulletins with an e-mail ending in mynet.com there may have been a problem with this provider not permitting the bulletins to be sent. Please re-subscribe using a different e-mail. If neither of the above applies, but you are still unable to receive bulletins, again, please re-subscribe. A spelling error or momentary technical failure during the subscription process may have meant your request failed to be registered.

Where can I obtain your books?

1. www.bookglobal.net
2. Worldwide Publishers & Distributors of Harun Yahya Books

www.bookglobal.net is the official web site for the sale of the works of Harun Yahya. You can order works in all available languages from this site. If you prefer to purchase books from the country you live in rather than over the Internet you can find contact information for companies that distribute the author's works worldwide from the second address given above.

I live abroad. Can I find your works in foreign languages here, or do I have to order them from Turkey?

If you live abroad you need to contact the following:

1. www.bookglobal.net
2. Worldwide Publishers & Distributors of Harun Yahya Books

www.bookglobal.net is the official web site for the sale of the works of Harun Yahya. You can order works in all available languages from this site. If you prefer to purchase books from the country you live in rather than over the Internet you can find contact information for companies that distribute the author's works worldwide from the second address given above.

I live abroad. How can I subscribe to your magazine? What are your terms?

The terms for overseas readers subscribing to our current magazine Ilmi Mercek and Ilmi Arastirma are as follows: We can send you the magazine every month by DHL. Delivery charges will be around 15 Euros a month. We can set this up if you send your address and phone number to workwithus@harunyahya.com

I live abroad, and I would like to translate and publish your works. Can you be of help?

Thank you very much for your offer. We would be delighted if you would contact us on workwithus@harunyahya.com telling us which language you are thinking of translating into and how you intend to publish, as well as a phone number we can contact you on.