Register Al-Ṣaḥīfah al-Sajjādīyah (الصَّحيفَة السَّجَّادية) is a book containing Imam al-Sajjād’s 54 supplications and duʿās. After the Qur’an and Nahj al-Balāghah, this book has an important position in the Shi‘i school of thought and is known as Zabūr Āl Muḥammad (the Psalms of the Family of Muhammad (S)) and Injīl Ahl al-Bayt (a) (the Gospel of the Household of the […]
By Alexander Khaleeli 27 June – 01 August 2018 Wednesdays 18:00 – 21:00 Register Introduction At the heart of our existence burns a question: ‘Why am I here?’ It is a question each of us must answer if we are to puzzle out our place in the Cosmos. But then why is the Cosmos here, or […]
Subjects covered: • Independent learning in Islamic Studies • Academic writing in Islamic Studies • Research methodology in Islamic Studies • Critical feedback in Islamic Studies • Thesis defence in Islamic Studies Trainer: Dr Islam Uddin Short Bio of Dr Islam Uddin: Dr Islam Uddin completed his PhD in Law from Middlesex University. His research was on […]
Are you considering the possibility of taking a university degree in Islamic Studies? Undergraduate Our ‘Drop In’ advice sessions are aimed at anyone who still hasn’t decided what to do in September. So if you’re thinking about what to do after A Levels, drop in at any time and speak to one of our advisors […]
Starting Date: 5th September 2018 Wednesdays: Beginners – Fridays: Advanced & Intermediate – Saturdays: Pre-Intermediate The Islamic College has organised a 15 weeks Persian Language Course for those who want to learn modern Farsi. The Course has three different Levels (Beginners, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Advanced). This course offers an excellent opportunity to master a very important […]
Register Recitation of the Holy Qur’an is highly recommended by Allah (SWT) and His Holy Prophet Muhammad (S). Allah (SWT) says in Surah al-Muzzammil: وَرَتِّلِ الْقُرْءانَ تَرْتِيلاً And recite the Qur’an clearly (with correct pronunciation of letters and applying the rules of stopping including distinct and organised melodies) (73:4). The Prophet Muhammad (S) says: أَفْضَلُ […]
The Islamic College cordially invites you to join us for our annual Milad-un-Nabi celebration to mark the birth anniversary of Muhammad (s). This joyous occasion cherished by Muslims worldwide provides us with the opportunity to stop and reflect on the life and legacy of our blessed Prophet as a revered symbol of Islamic piety and […]
Join us in the first session of our Meet the Author Series at the Islamic College for this academic year.
Professor Ali Paya will discuss his latest book:
Islam, Modernity and a New Millennium: Themes from a Critical Rationalist Reading of Islam
with Professor Oliver Leaman and Professor Iqbal Asaria.
On the Methodological Significance of a Less Known Treatise of Ibn Arabi on Irfan (Mysticism) A Talk by Prof Ali Paya The treatise, known as Resāleh Mā Lā Yo‘awwalu ‘Alaih (What Cannot be Trusted), is a practical guide for mystics and wayfarers in their mystical journey. In this talk, the content of this treatise will be critically assessed. The focus […]
A Talk by Professor Jorgen Nielsen Jørgen S. Nielsen is Emeritus Professor of Contemporary European Islam, University of Birmingham, and Affiliate Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Copenhagen. He studied Arabic and Middle East studies at SOAS, London, and did his PhD in Arab history at the American University of Beirut. Since 1978 […]
