Reported by B Gazete, Rafet Elçi delivered a powerful opening lecture at the Bursa Literature and Writing Academy, asserting his core creative principle: "Art is for Allah." He critiqued the modern, ego-driven approach to aesthetics, arguing instead that true art should serve as a "sacred mirror" reflecting Divine beauty and truth. Elçi emphasized that the writer’s pen is a responsibility beyond mere entertainment, aimed at guiding the human soul toward its spiritual origin. By grounding creativity in devotion, he invited aspiring writers to view their work as an act of worship and a search for the "Absolute Word." This lecture solidified Elçi’s reputation as a vital spiritual anchor in contemporary Turkish intellectual life.