A discussion of the Sufi retreat as a site to construct Muslim religious ‘tradition’ and ‘authority’ within secular modernity. Presentation of an academic paper followed by Q & A and discussion Lecture by Walaa Quisay (University of Oxford)
Dr Asim Islam from the Cambridge Muslim College, delivered a lecture on Quantum Theory and the Mind. This lecture for non-specialists discussed the revolution in fundamental quantum physics and its finding that the existence of mind is woven into the fabric of reality. CIRE is a London-based research centre dedicated to research that will inform…
Exploring Muslim Views on God and Abstract Objects Presentation of an academic paper followed by Q & A and discussion
12/12/2017 9th and 10th century ‘Abbāsid majālis in cities like Baghdad as multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary spaces for the development of diverse scholarly fields and literary practices. Presentation of an academic paper followed by Q & A and discussion
Considering the determinants of legal reasoning in the modern age with a case study on prayer times from his book Shedding Light on the Dawn Presentation of an academic paper followed by Q & A and discussion Lecture by Dr Asim Yusuf (Nur al-Habib Foundation) When: Tuesday 14th November 2017
Analysis of the development of commentary on Q. 24:33 during the first two centuries of Islam in the light of regional scholarly circles and social change. Presentation of an academic paper followed by Q & A and discussion Lecture by Dr Ramon Harvey (Aziz Foundation Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Ebrahim College) When: Tuesday…
