Starting new short course on Introduction To Islam The “Introduction to Islam” is open to all and previous knowledge is not required. The Objective of the course is to introduce Islam, Islamic Beliefs, Traditions, Cultures and some of the Contemporary Issues the Muslim world have been facing. Module 1: Muslim Contemporary Issues By Dr Nehad Khanfar […]
Starting new short course on Nahj al-Balaghah Studies This course is designed for students of all religions who are keen to learn about the primary sources of Islam. It covers various topics such as monotheism, the Hereafter, prophethood, Imamate, morality, wisdom, intellect, the Qur’an, the theory of justice, and the position of Imam Ali as discussed […]
The webinar addresses the main principles and standards of academic writing and the importance of following such standards up in writing academic essays. The following questions will be dealt with in this session: how coherence could be kept in academic writing, how essays could be written with high clarity, and what are the main aims […]
Neither prose nor poetry, the mesmerising verses of the Qur’an have been recited for centuries in the Muslim world by master reciters (qurrā’) based on a system of melodic modes (maqāmāt). In this presentation, Sayed Jalal Masoomi, a master reciter of the Qur’an, will present different styles of recitation of this holy book and will […]
Showcase your artwork! The Islamic College is accepting proposals from artists and curators, working in any media or discipline, for artwork to be included in its 2017 Islamic Art Exhibition. Prior experience is not a condition for acceptance. You have the option to sell your item(s) (at a price determined by yourself, without any fee […]
A discussion of women in Islam is one of the most contentious and politicised subjects in contemporary studies of Islam and has been intimately tied with questions of “West versus East” and the colonialist project. It remains a flash point for perceived civilisational conflict in the media today. With that in mind, this webinar will […]
Islamic Feminism vs. Muslim Feminists Ali al-Hakim Friday, 28th April – 2:30 p.m. London Time. In many articles and writings one may observe ‘Islamic Feminism’ as if it were identical and manifested in Muslim feminists. The main discussion of those misleading literature focuses on feminists’ ideas and criticisms of the practices, cultures and traditions of Muslims, as […]
Due to the huge popularity of The Islamic Art Exhibition, the exhibition has been extended by three weeks, now closing on Friday 26th May 2017. The exhibition is the first to be housed in the ground floor of The Islamic College's new building. The Islamic Art Exhibition is featuring 36 works of artists, Hatem Arafa, […]
Registration now open for Shi'i Studies Conference There is no fee but registration is mandatory. For more information and registration: www.islamic-college.ac.uk/publications/shiistudies/registration
Islam and international humanitarian law: An overview May 15th at 2:30 p.m. London Time Dr Ahmed Aldawoody With armed conflicts taking place in so many parts of the Muslim world, the Islamic law of war is as indispensable as ever for the protection of civilians and other persons hors de combat. Over the centuries, classical […]
