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October
2023
Medical Discussions on Lovesickness (ʿIshq) during the Post-Classical Period
Professor Nahyan Fancy (University of Exeter) will be delivering a research seminar entitled ‘Medical Discussions on Lovesickness (ʿIshq) during the Post-Classical Period‘ on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 3:00pm (BST). Abstract The late Michael Dols in his book on the …
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September
2023
Call for Papers: The Oneness of Being (Waḥdat al-Wujūd): Interpretation, Reception, and Implications
Al-Mahdi Institute is pleased to announce the call for papers for its upcoming two-day conference on Monday 22nd April to Tuesday 23rd April 2024, titled: ‘The Oneness of Being (Waḥdat al-Wujūd): Interpretation, Reception, and Implications’ convened by Dr Zoheir Esmail. The …
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September
2023
AMI Doctoral Scholarship awarded to three young scholars of Imāmī Shīʿism
The first round of the AMI Doctoral Scholarship has been awarded to three young scholars of Imāmī Shīʿism whose research sheds new light on the tradition from a variety of perspectives. The scholarship was set up to promote and encourage …
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August
2023
AMI Graduation and 30-Year Jubilee
On the 8th July 2023, Al-Mahdi Institute celebrated its Graduation and 30-Year Jubilee. The day was an opportunity to reflect on AMI’s achievements over the last three decades, to celebrate the success of its graduates, and honour our distinguished honorary …
09
August
2023
AMI Insights Magazine 2023 Published
We are delighted to share the new AMI Insights magazine with you. Here, you can read about what AMI has been up to over the last year and what our plans are for the future.
08
August
2023
New LIVE Course on the Sociology of Islam
We are delighted to announce the commencement of a brand new course taught at Al-Mahdi Institute by Dr Laurens de Rooij on the sociology of Islam. This will be a live course taught online on Wednesdays at 8pm, starting on …
08
June
2023
AMI Press publishes second volume in The Collected Writings of al-ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī series
We are delighted to announce the publication of the second volume in the Collected Writings of al-ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī series. The volume entitled ‘The Way of Nobility: Knowledge of the Imam’ is a translation of Ḥillī’s ‘Minhāj al-karāma fī maʿrifat al-imāma’ …
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May
2023
A letter from ʿAlī on the history of the caliphate: A key source text
On May 31st 2023, Dr. Nebil Husayn led a research seminar examining an early pro-ʿAlid epistle attributed to ʿAlī b. Abī Ṭālib (d. 40/661) that defends his claims to leadership and critiques his rivals. The epistle emerged in the context …
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May
2023
Dr Nebil Husayn joins AMI as a visiting fellow
AMI is delighted to welcome Dr Nebil Husayn, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and a faculty affiliate of the Center for Global Black Studies at the University of Miami, as a visiting fellow between the 29th May and the 20th June …
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May
2023
AMI Holds Inaugural Quranic Conference: Regulative Verses of the Qur’ān (āyāt al-aḥkām)
Al-Mahdi Institute held a two-day international academic conference, marking a new chapter in the Institute’s commitment to promoting research and scholarship in various Islamic disciplines. This event was the first in a series of conferences devoted to examining aspects of …
10
May
2023
Before “After Virtue”: The Philosophy of Muhammad Baqir Al-Sadr
On 10 May 2023, Mehdi Ali, a PhD candidate in the Department of Religion at the University of Southern California, presented a research paper titled “Before ‘After Virtue’: The Philosophy of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr”. In this research seminar, Ali highlighted …
10
May
2023
“Uplifting the Local Community” – AMI hosts friends and neighbours at the Big Iftar
This year, Al-Mahdi Institute collaborated with Near Neighbours to host the Big Iftar, bringing together guests from different backgrounds to an evening of inspirational talks, culminating with a meal for the breaking of the fast. As Ramadhan is a month …
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March
2023
Successful Inter-Religious Workshop on the Nature of the Soul & Death
On the 16th of March 2023, The Inter-Religious Symposia (IRS) Platform held its inaugural academic workshop, looking at the theme of The Nature of the Soul and Death, from the perspectives of the three Abrahamic traditions. The IRS has been …
22
March
2023
Science and British Muslim Leadership
On Wednesday, 22 February 2023, the University of Birmingham and Al-Mahdi Institute successfully hosted the ‘Science and British Muslim Leadership‘ workshop, supported by the Muslims in Britain Research Network. Science and Islam is a subject that has attracted the attention …
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March
2023
CIMS Academic Workshop 2023 – Muslims and Education
On the 6th and 7th of March 2023, The Centre for Intra-Muslim Studies (CIMS) held its inaugural academic workshop, looking at the theme of Muslims in differing educational contexts. Since 2015, the CIMS platform has successfully brought together Muslims, of …
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March
2023
AMI Hosts Inaugural Islamic Philosophy and Theology Workshop on ‘Islamic Perspectives on God and (Other) Monotheism(s)’
The Al-Mahdi Institute held its first academic workshop of the year on 20–21 February 2023 by celebrating the launch of the AMI Islamic Philosophy and Theology Workshop. This two-day event marked the beginning of a new and exciting phase in …
01
March
2023
“Islam and Evolution” by Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik
On Wednesday 1st March 2023, we were delighted to host Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik from Zayed University in the UAE to deliver a lecture on Islam and evolution in our research seminar series. Dr Malik, a scientist by training, has …
01
February
2023
AMI Launches Scholarship to Support Doctoral Students Specialising in Shi’i Studies
The Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) welcomes applications for the AMI Doctoral Scholarship to support talented students working on the study of Imāmī (Twelver) Shīʿism. Despite being one of the largest minority denominations, Imāmī Shīʿism is still a relatively small area of …
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January
2023
Shaykh Arif’s Second Book in the “Islam and God Centricity” Series Available in Urdu
Sajjadiyya Press is pleased to announce the publication of the Urdu version of the second book in Shaykh Arif’s Islam and God-Centricity series. Translated by Dr. Mohammed Khalid, the publication will be available to purchase on Amazon from 1st February 2023. …
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January
2023
AMI Hosts Another Successful Enrichment Programme for the University of Birmingham School
Following the success of previous fruitful visits, Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) again had the honour of hosting a group of secondary students from the University of Birmingham School as part of their enrichment programme, which has become a recurring feature, on …
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November
2022
AMI Delegation in Cambridge
On Thursday, 17th November, a four-person delegation from Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) visited Cambridge Muslim College and Cambridge Central Mosque. The group from AMI consisted of: Visiting fellow, Dr. Haidar Hobballah; AMI’s Research Lead in Comparative Religions, Shaykh Muhammed Tajri; Lecturer …
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October
2022
Al-Mahdi Institute Honoured by Visit Delegation from Bristol Baptist College
On Thursday, 20th October, Al-Mahdi Institute had the privilege of hosting a delegation of lecturers and students from Bristol Baptist College. More than 30 members of the College were welcomed to the Institute for a visit that involved participants from …
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October
2022
The Institution of Marriage in Islam and Modern Society | 10th Contemporary Fiqhī Workshop
Al-Mahdi institute held its first post-Covid in-house Fiqhī workshop on The Institution of Marriage in Islam and Modern Society, on July 21st and 22nd. Due to an ever-changing society and developments in human rights and legal systems around the world, …
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September
2022
New Publication: Free Speech, Scholarly Critique and the Limits of Expression in Islam
AMI Press is pleased to announce the publication of its latest proceedings of the 9th AMI Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop entitled “Free Speech, Scholarly Critique and the Limits of Expression in Islam.” The papers selected for this publication explore a …
07
September
2022
Ṭalāq as a Mode of Dissolution of Marriage under Muslim Personal Law in India and its Challenges
In India, the law of ṭalāq as a means of dissolving a marriage is one of the most significant aspects of Muslim personal law. The Supreme Court of India declared triple ṭalāq unlawful in 2017. Subsequently, the Indian Parliament passed the Muslim Women (Protection …
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August
2022
AMI hosts a Graduation Ceremony on Saturday 23rd July 2022 celebrating the achievements of its graduates of the Hawza Programme
On Saturday 23rd July, AMI hosted a Graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the graduates of the Hawza Programme and to honour the contributions of selected individuals in the academic and humanitarian fields. The ceremony was attended by over 120 …
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July
2022
The Institution of Marriage in Islam and Modern Society | 10th Contemporary Fiqhi Workshop
The 10th Annual Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop at Al-Mahdi Institute aims to facilitate scholarship directly addressing questions relating to ‘The Institution of Marriage in Islam and Modern Society‘. The workshop will be held over two days on 21st – 22nd …
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June
2022
AMI Hosts Friends and Neighbours for Big Iftar
After having to refrain from social contact during the Covid pandemic since 2019, Al-Mahdi Institute was honoured and delighted to, once again, host its 6th Big Iftar event; hosting friends, families and neighbours of the Institute, coming from different faith …
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June
2022
AMI hold Inter-Religious Symposium on Angelology
In mid-June, 2022, Al-Mahdi Institute once again had the pleasure of hosting three revered scholars; one representing each of the Abrahamic faiths. On this occasion, the convention of scholars discussed the very interesting topic of angelology from their respective faith …
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June
2022
AMI sends Five Delegates to the Annual BRAIS Conference
On 6th-7th June 2022, The British Association for Islamic Studies (BRAIS) convened their annual conference at The University of Edinburgh. The two-day conference invited leading researchers and academics, from around the world, to present the latest findings and ideas on …
16
June
2022
1st AMI Graduate Islamic Studies Conference
The Al-Mahdi Institute held its first-ever Graduate Islamic Studies Conference between the 28th – 29th of May. The conference was aimed exclusively at masters students studying any aspect of Islam or Muslim societies at any university, the first conference of …
15
June
2022
Adam Ramadhan presents at the 10th Islamic Legal Studies Conference
AMI Head Librarian Adam Ramadhan presented his research at the X Islamic Legal Studies Conference, convened by the International Society for Islamic Legal Studies (ISILS) in partnership with the Governance Programme at the Aga Khan University – Institute for the …
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May
2022
The Tragedy of Al-Maʾmūn: Reading al-Ṣadūq’s ʿUyūn akhbār al-Riḍā
In his presentation, Dr Warner focused on the relationship that the book ʿUyūn portrays between al-Riḍā and his eventual murderer, the ʿAbbāsid caliph al-Maʾmūn. Imamicide though he is, al-Maʾmūn in ʿUyūn is no Yazīd, for what we see in al-Ṣadūq’s …
15
May
2022
Building Bridges with the Hindu Community in Birmingham
The month of Ramadhan is one of sharing and exchanging goodwill between people from all walks of life and backgrounds. As such, on the third day of the holy month, Shaykh Tajri represented Al-Mahdi Institute as a delegate visiting the …
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April
2022
How (Not) to Teach Creed: Disputes Over “the Belief of the Common Folk” in the Early Modern Maghrib
Historical investigations of creed in Islamic Studies tend to focus on the doctrinal content, noting how creeds produced and promoted the orthodoxies of a particular time and place and marked what authorities saw as the most threatening heresies of the …
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April
2022
Inter-Religious Symposium Discusses the Topic of Messianism
Thursday 17th March 2022 coincided with the halfway mark of the Islamic month of Sha’baan, in which the birth of Imam Mahdi is celebrated in Twelver Shi’i tradition. On this occasion, AMI was honoured to host Prof. Abdulaziz Sachedina and …
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March
2022
Islamic Wills & Probate Within the Tax System
AMI is delighted to hold a virtual seminar on Islamic Wills & Probate Within the Tax System on Thursday 24th March 2022 from 3pm to 4.30pm. In this seminar, you will learn about the importance of writing an Islamic and …
04
March
2022
New Publication: Islam and God-Centricity: Plurality and Mutability of Religion
Islam and God-Centricity: Plurality and Mutability of Religion is the fourth volume in Shaykh Arif Abdul Hussain’s Islam and God-Centricity series. In this volume, the notions of ‘form’ and ‘essence’ are introduced and defined, they are existential realities, namely, they …
07
February
2022
Shaykh Tajri Invited to Buddhist Academy
On the afternoon of Friday 4th February, Shaykh Tajri was invited to represent Al-Mahdi Institute on a visit to The Birmingham Buddhist Academy, with a view to building mutual relations. At The Buddhist Academy, which functions as a monastery, Shaykh …
24
January
2022
University of Birmingham School Revisits AMI
For the second time in as many months, Al-Mahdi Institute hosted a group of young students from the neighbouring University of Birmingham School. To facilitate the enrichment of the students and their understanding of different religions, AMI again opened its …
17
December
2021
AMI Hosts Students From The University of Oxford
The Al-Mahdi Institute had the pleasure of hosting students from the Faculty of Oriental Studies at the University of Oxford. The students are currently studying for masters degrees in either Islamic Studies and History or Modern Middle Eastern Studies. During …
15
December
2021
University of Birmingham School Visits AMI
The Al-Mahdi Institute hosted a group of students from the University of Birmingham School. Shaykh Muhammed Reza Tajri and Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla discussed aspects of Islamic culture and religion as examples of our common humanity. The students thoroughly enjoyed their …
09
December
2021
Shaykh Arif at the Seerah Conference 2021 in Birmingham
Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain speaking at the intrafaith Seerah Conference 2021 at Alum Rock Islamic Centre organised by UKIM where scholars and dignitaries from the major schools of thought shared one platform speaking on the life of the blessed Prophet Muhammad …
06
December
2021
Shaykh Arif’s Address at The Healing Arc for Interfaith Week
Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain addressing Milton Keynes diverse communities during the Healing Arc Interfaith Week in November 2021 which served as a platform for reflection to many of the faith and non-faith leaders. There were four counties represented by High Sheriffs, …
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November
2021
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September
2021
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July
2021
Free Speech, Scholarly Critique, and the Limits of Expression in Islam | 9th Annual Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop
The first two days of July 2021 saw Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) host the 9th consecutive successful Contemporary Fiqhi Issues Workshop, entitled Free Speech, Scholarly Critique, and the Limits of Expression in Islam. Given the ongoing Covid circumstances, this was the second of the …
16
June
2021
Sin and Human Nature in Islam, Judaism and Christianity | Inter-Religious Symposia
The second IRS meeting of 2021 saw the discussion on ‘Sin & Human Nature in the Abrahamic traditions’ being discussed amongst Christian, Muslim and Jewish Scholars. Professor Esther Reed, Shaykh Ali Khakhi and Rabbi Jeff Berger delivered presentations on aspects …
20
May
2021
Gender and Legal Personhood in Hanafi law | Dr Saadia Yacoob (Williams College) | AMI Research Seminar
The final research seminar of the academic year saw Al-Mahdi Institute host Dr Saadia Yacoob, from Willams College, Massachusetts. With gender being a central theme of the discussion, Dr. Yacoob began by positioning her presentation in the milieu of gender …
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April
2021
Reading ‘race’ in the Islamicate Past | Dr Haroon Bashir (Markfield Institute) | AMI Research Seminar
During the second research of the academic term Dr Haroon Bashir explored race in Islamicate societies and the claim that it was structured around racial hierarchies using blackness as a case study. He posed the question as to why certain …
04
February
2021
CALL FOR PAPERS | Free Speech, Scholarly Critique, and the Limits of Expression in Islam | 9th Annual AMI Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop
CALL FOR PAPERS “Free Speech, Scholarly Critique, and the Limits of Expression in Islam” The 9th Annual AMI Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop 1st – 2nd July 2021 Considering the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) will host the Workshop …
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January
2021
Creation and the Environment in Islam, Judaism and Christianity | Inter-Religious Symposia
The opening IRS meeting of 2021 went all the way back to our origins, with discussions on the nature of creation in the Abrahamic traditions. In addition to important theological questions about the source of creation and how it relates to contemporary scientific knowledge, there is also a growing concern for the …
09
January
2021
Understanding the stance of Imam Ali and those who opposed him at the battle of Siffin | CIMS
The battle of Siffin was fought in 37AH, in a period known as the first fiṭna (sedition), a period of civil war within the Muslim community. This battle saw Ali ibn Abi Talib, the caliph of the Muslim community fight against Muawiya bin Abi Sufyan, the governor of Syria.
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December
2020
AMI Research Seminar: “The Best Explanation of Karbala” | Dr Ali Fanaei (Al-Mahdi Institute)
The third academic research seminar, of this academic year, brought the current Winter series to a close. On this occasion, Al -Mahdi Institute was honoured to host a presentation from its own faculty, Dr. Ali Fanaei. Dr. Fanaei spoke about …
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November
2020
AMI Research Seminar: “Sufism and Shi’ism or Shi’i Sufism” by Dr. Alessandro Cancian (The Institute of Ismaili Studies)
Video: AMI’s second research seminar, of the current academic year, proved to be yet another resounding success. The virtually convened event saw Dr. Alessandro Cancian, of London’s Institute of Ismaili Studies, present a paper entitled Shi’i Sufism: Early Modern Mystical Exegesis. The history of Shiʿi Sufism is …
05
November
2020
Milad Panel Discussion | The Prophet & the Transformation of the Society
On the 4th of November in honour of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) , AMI held a Milad Panel Discussion on ‘The Prophet & the Transformation of Society’ chaired by Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain with the following panelists Shaykh Ayman …
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October
2020
The battle of Jamal: Understanding Imam Ali’s stance with the leaders who opposed him
The death of Uthman bin Affan, the third caliph, led to civil unrest and conflict within the Muslim community. These conflicts saw the wife of the Prophet, Lady Aisha, and his close companions such as Talha ibn Ubaydallah and Zubayr …
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October
2020
AMI Research Seminar: “Islam, Justice and Gendered Equality” by Prof. Qudsia Mirza (Birbeck College)
This year’s Research Seminar series kicked-off with a presentation from Birkbeck’s (UoL) Prof. Qudsia Mirza, presenting a paper entitled “Islam, Justice and Gendered Equality”. It was attended by participants from around the world on the interactive online platform, as well …
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October
2020
Dr Bhojani’s book “Moral Rationalism and Shari’a” now available in paperback
Dr Ali-Reza Bhojani’s book “Moral Rationalism and Sharia”, originally published in 2015, has been recently republished in paperback, and is now a more affordable edition making it available to a wider audience. The work is relevant for anyone interested in …
08
October
2020
Arbaeen Panel Discussions | The Events of Karbala & Mourning Rituals
From 3rd – 7th October 2020, AMI hosted 5 online panel discussions with esteemed scholars globally on ‘The Events of Karbala & Mourning Rituals’ hosted by Shaykh Arif. Panel 1) Accuracy of the Accounts Surrounding Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom Panelists: …
10
September
2020
The nature of revelation in Islam, Judaism and Christianity
Following a break from the Inter-Religious Symposia meetings due to Covid-19, IRS reconvened virtually on Thursday 10th September, welcoming both current members and new ones. The meeting continued with the theme of revelation, focusing on the nature of revelation and the variety of interpretations within the Abrahamic traditions. Beginning in …
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August
2020
Muharram 2020 | Discovering God | Shaykh Arif
From 20th to 30th August 2020, Shaykh Arif Abdulhussein spoke on ‘Discovering God’ as a part of the Muharram lecture series at Al-Mahdi Institute. The series had a limited number of attendees in-house due to the pandemic, with …
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July
2020
Shaykh Arif’s third book in the “Islam and God Centricity” series now available to purchase
Islam and God-Centricity: Examining the Articles of Faith is the third volume in a multi-volume series. It is comprised of the edited transcripts of the lectures delivered by Shaykh Arif Abdul Hussain in Muharram 1439 (September 2017). In this volume, …
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July
2020
CIMS | The Door of Fatima: The controversy over the violation of the House of Sayyeda Fatima by companions, after the death of the Prophet Muhammad
The event’s that ensued after the death of the Prophet of Islam are arguably as important as the events during his life. However, the details of these events can be controversial and are often deeply contested. A case in point …
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July
2020
The Regulation of Purity (Ṭahāra) and Impurity (Najāsa) in Islam: Practical, Socio-Ethical and Theological Implications
The Regulation of Purity (Ṭahāra) and Impurity (Najāsa) in Islam: Practical, Socio-Ethical and Theological Implications Despite the unprecedented challenges posed by the Coronavirus situation, Al-Mahdi Institute successfully convened the 8th annual Contemporary Fiqhi Issues Workshop, on the 2nd and 3rd of July, 2020. While …
02
July
2020
AMI Contemporary Fiqhi Issues Workshop 2020
The 8th Annual Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop, hosted online by the Al-Mahdi Institute, seeks to provide a forum for considering the regulations of im/purity (ṭahāra and najāsā) in Islam, in light of their wide-reaching practical, socio-ethical and theological implications. The practical importance …
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July
2020
AMI Publishes Proceedings from the Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop 2019
Al-Mahdi Institute is pleased to announce the publication of the proceedings from AMI Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop 2019 on the “Efficacy of Financial Structures for Islamic Taxes and Dues.” The entire volume is available for readers to access online for …
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June
2020
Dr Wahid Amin publishes in “Studies in Post-Classical Islamic Philosophy,” Brill
Al-Mahdi Institute is pleased to announce the publication of Dr. Wahid M. Amin’s latest paper in an internationally acclaimed journal for Islamic philosophy. The 2020 Special Issue of Oriens, published by Brill, represents the culmination of an international workshop on …
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May
2020
“Islam and Post-Ijtihadism” Research Seminar by Prof. Liyakat Takim (McMaster University)
On Thursday, 28th May 2020, Al-Mahdi Institute successfully convened its third consecutive virtual research seminar, amid the Covid-19 circumstances. Whilst the prevailing situation has posed its own challenges, holding the seminars virtually has given the Institute the opportunity to benefit …
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April
2020
Variety of Interpretations of Holy Texts. Research Seminar by Mohsen Najafi (University of Exeter)
Al-Mahdi Institute’s very own head librarian, Mohsen Najafi, presented his ongoing research on the philosophical hermeneutics of Mohammad Mojtahed Shabestari, a leading reformist figure in Iran. Hermeneutics deal with how we ought to interpret holy texts, such as the Quran; …
11
April
2020
Sharia Regulations Regarding Burial Rites During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Whilst Islam accords detailed and specific funeral and burial rites for the deceased, the current pandemic poses challenges to the adequate implementation of these rites. The Centre for Intra Muslim Studies (CIMS) convened virtually to discuss Sharia regulations regarding burial …
07
April
2020
Extended Call for Papers: “The Regulation of Purity (Ṭahāra) and Impurity (Najāsāt) in Islam: Practical, Socio-Ethical and Theological Implications”
In light of the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Al-Mahdi Institute (AMI) has decided to virtually host its 8th Annual Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop. As such, AMI has elected to extend the deadline, for the submission of abstracts, to Monday …
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March
2020
Virtual Research Seminar: ‘Sanctity of Life’
Despite a nation-wide lock down and the implementation of social isolation in the wake of a global pandemic, Al Mahdi Institute is committed to the sharing and dissemination of research. Using state of the art technology, AMI hosted its first …
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March
2020
Time for Change Milad Programme
Time for Change held a Milad programme at Al-Mahdi Institute to celebrate the birth anniversaries of the holy personalities born in the months of Rajab and Shaban. Families enjoyed an afternoon of nasheeds by talented local recitors and an inspiring …
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February
2020
Fadak and the subsequent relations between Lady Fatima and Caliph Abu Bakr
Following the demise of the Prophet, the ownership of the land of Fadak was disputed between the daughter of Prophet, Lady Fatima Zahra, and Caliph Abu Bakr. The Centre for Intra-Muslim Studies convened to discuss the issue of Fadak and …
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February
2020
University of Cambridge hold Intra-Faith Symposium at AMI
The Centre of Islamic Studies (University of Cambridge) held an Intra-Faith Symposium at Al-Mahdi Institute as part of the Centre’s ‘Beyond Sectarianism’ research project. The year-long project, initiated by Dr Emanuelle Degli Esposti and funded by the British Academy, aims …
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February
2020
Dr Wahid Amin’s Paper on Qutb al-Din al-Razi Published in Nazariyat Journal
Al-Mahdi Institute is pleased to announce the publication of Dr. Wahid M. Amin’s latest paper in the recent issue of the Nazariyat Journal. In this paper, Dr. Amin examines the philosophical contributions of the fourteenth-century logician Qutb al-Din al-Razi by focussing in …
09
February
2020
Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla Welcomes Vicar Hazel White During Service at St. Mary’s Church
In the spirit of prophetic teachings, which encourage Muslims to keep good relations with their neighbours, Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla accepted the invitation to attend a service for the induction of the new vicar Hazel White, at St. Mary’s Church in …
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January
2020
Call for Papers: “The Regulation of Purity (Ṭahāra) and Impurity (Najāsāt) in Islam: Practical, Socio-Ethical and Theological Implications”
The 8th Annual Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop, at the Al-Mahdi Institute, seeks to provide a forum for considering the regulations of im/purity (ṭahāra and najāsā) in Islam, in light of their wide-reaching practical, socio-ethical and theological implications. The practical importance …
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January
2020
House of Lords hosts Graduation Ceremony for Faith Leader Training Initiative
On 29th January 2020 Shaykh Ali Redha Khaki and Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla attended the Graduation Ceremony for the Faith Leader Training Initiative at the House of Lords in Westminster London, being its first cohort of graduates having completed the programme. …
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January
2020
Dr Ali-reza Bhojani’s co-edited volume ‘Visions of Sharīʿa: Contemporary Discussions in Shī ͑ī Legal Theory’ published by Brill
Al-Mahdi Institute is proud to announce the publication of ‘Visions of Sharīʿa: Contemporary Discussions in Shī ͑ī Legal Theory’. Published within Brill’s Studies in Islamic law and Society series and co-edited by AMI’s Dr Ali-reza Bhojani, Dr Laurens de Rooij and Prof. Michael Bohlander, the volume includes contributions from a number of …
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January
2020
Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla attends Abrahamic Faith Leaders Programme Resulting in Publication
Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla represented Al-Mahdi Institute in the ‘Madrasa – Beit Midrash Learning Programme For Abrahamic Faith Leaders’, which took place at the Central United Synagogue in Birmingham under the initiative of Rabbi Lior Kaminetsky. The programme has now successfully …
08
January
2020
AMI Faculty Members Complete ‘Faith Leader Training Initiative’
On the 8th of January 2020, Al- Mahdi Institute’s Shaykh Ali Redha and Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla completed the “Faith Leader Training Initiative” (FLTI) which commenced in October 2019. The FLTI is an initiative that seeks to empower faith leaders with the …
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December
2019
AMI alumni graduates from collaborative MA with University of Birmingham
Congratulations to Al-Mahdi Institute alumni, Ahmer Shah, who successfully completed the Postgraduate Degree in Islamic Studies, awarded by the University of Birmingham. The MA is a collaborative degree offered by AMI and the University of Birmingham, which is taught across …
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December
2019
Still being Careful with Muhammad. Research seminar by Dr Shabbir Akhtar (University of Oxford)
The Persian quote, ‘Say what you want about God, but be careful with Muhammad’, sums up the Muslim sentiment to any criticism or mockery of the Prophet Muhammad. Dr Shabbir Akhtar spoke about his experience and the Muslim response to …
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November
2019
Saqifa and the Appointment of the First Caliph
The events following the demise of the blessed Prophet Muhammad, and the method of electing the first Caliph, have arguably been the most influential in creating the initial major split between his nation. The Centre for Intra-Muslim Studies (CIMS) convened …
24
November
2019
Celebrating the Prophet’s Birthday Through Art
On Sunday 24th November, Time for Change organised a Milad event to celebrate the birth of the blessed Prophet Muhammad at Al-Mahdi Institute. The fun filled programme, brought together 150 people and included theatre productions, poetry, and art displays. As …
12
November
2019
Representatives of Oasis Foundation, Milan, Visit AMI
On 12th November AMI welcomed Dr. Chiara Pellegrino and Dr. Claudio Fontana who visited from the Oasis Foundation, based in Milan. The foundation fosters understanding between Christians and Muslims and analyses the way in which they interpret their faith in …
07
November
2019
Islamic Law Between Empire and Nation-State. Research Seminar by Dr. Raha Rafii (University of Exeter)
Dr Raha Rafii presented her work on the academic notion of Islamic law as a development of the colonial project. She contends that Islamic law is wider than jurisprudence, which is the textual tradition, and that historically the emphasis on …
04
November
2019
Abrahamic Scriptures: What are the authoritative scriptures for Jews, Christians and Muslims? And, how are these scriptures read and understood?
In the Islamic tradition, the Abrahamic faiths, comprised of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, are known as the ‘People of the Book’. As all three faiths have religious scriptures, which guide believers in their daily lives, the topic of the Inter-Religious …
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October
2019
“Dangerous Liaisons: Marriage, Slave-Concubinage and Confessional Boundaries in Early Islamic Law” by Dr. Omar Anchassi Research Seminar
Dr Omar Anachassi’s research considers the early juristic position within the various schools of jurisprudence regarding marriage to non-Muslim women who are either pagans or from the Abrahamic religions. He compares the rulings of marriage to the position with regards …
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October
2019
Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla Attends Celebration of Sung Evening Prayer
On Sunday 20th October, Shaykh Mahmood Dhalla, representing AMI, attended the invitation of the Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham at Saint Chads Cathedral, Birmingham, to the celebration of Sung Evening Prayer of the Church marking the Canonisation of …
09
October
2019
The Deadly Sins: A means for Enlightenment Arbaeen 2019
Arbaeen 2019 9th-13th October 2019 Human vices and sins are often portrayed as reprehensible without acknowledgement that they are inextricably linked to human nature making then necessary for growth. During the Arbaeen 2019 five-night lecture series, held at Al-Mahdi Institute, …
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October
2019
‘Islamic Perspectives on Organ Donation after Death’ Research Workshop
3rd-4th October 2019 Al Mahdi Institute partnered with the Organ Donation & Transplant Research Centre, University of Bedfordshire to host a multidisciplinary workshop addressing ‘Islamic Perspectives on Organ Donation after Death’. It was the inaugural workshop in the ‘Islamic Perspectives …
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September
2019
Spiritual Retreat 2019 with Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain
19th-24th September The Spiritual Retreat 2019 with Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain took place in the scenic Kaghan valley North of Pakistan, within a little town called Khanian. With the river running alongside the hotel, it made for an ideal location to …
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September
2019
The Context of the Prophet’s Will | Shia Presentation | CIMS
Succession of the Prophet and the issue of Qirtas Following on from the last meeting of the Centre for Intra Muslim Studies (CIMS) on the issue of qirtas, where the opinions of various Sunni scholars were presented, this meeting gave …
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September
2019
AMI’s Mahdiyah Abdul Hussain Presents at the Organ Donation Symposium, Leeds
AMI Research Assistant, Mahdiyah Abdul Hussain, was invited by The Leeds Muslim Youth Group as the guest speaker at their Organ Donation Symposium on 7th September. Representatives from Asian and Middle Eastern Cancer Trust, the Imam Hussain Blood donation Campaign, …
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August
2019
’Decoding the Mahdi’ Muharram lecture series by Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain
Muharram 2019/1441 Following the success of Al-Mahdi Institute’s Arbaeen programme in previous years, this year AMI decided to host Muharram programmes for 10 days. The lecture series delivered by Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain, entitled ‘Decoding the Mahdi’, was also streamed online …
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July
2019
AMI Publishes Fiqhi Workshop Conference Proceedings
Following the success of the Contemporary Fiqhi Issues Workshop Series, AI Mahdi Institute has published conference proceedings of last year’s workshop, held on the 5th-6th July 2018, on ‘The Past, Present and Future of Shīʿī Ijtihād’. This short compendium is …
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July
2019
Holding the Media to Account for Misrepresenting Muslims
Shaykh Muhammed Raza Tajri was invited, as a delegate, to attend the launch of The Muslim Council of Britain’s (MCB) Centre for Media Monitoring (CFMM ), on Tuesday 9th July. The launch of this commendable project took place at a …
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July
2019
The Jewish Perception of Christians and Muslims
The final Inter-Religious Symposia gathering dealing with the perception of the other convened on Monday 8th July to discuss The Jewish perceptions of Christianity and Islam. Rabbi Mark Solomon (Edinburgh and Leicester Liberal Jewish Communities) presented a comprehensive overview of …
06
July
2019
AMI Hawza Graduation Ceremony 2019
Saturday 6th July marked Al-Mahdi Institute’s Hawza Graduation Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of AMI students who successfully completed the Hawza course with 200 special guests. AMI Director, Shaykh Arif Abdul-Hussain presented the graduates, Mateen Noori, Mansoureh Fatemi, and Zain Abbas …
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July
2019
Fiqhi Workshop: The Efficacy of Financial Structures for Islamic Taxes and Dues
The 7th Annual Contemporary Fiqhi Issues Workshop took place on 4th-5th July 2019 on; The Efficacy of Financial Structures for Islamic Taxes and Dues. Islam has institutionalised the payment of religious taxes and encourages the payment of …
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June
2019
Honest Discussions: Is Islam Outdated?
Is a religion that was revealed over 1400 years ago, relevant to our lives today? Professor Ayatollah Mostafa Mohaghegh Damad and Shaykh Arif Abdul-Hussain discussed the question in a panel forum on Saturday 29th June at …
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June
2019
Shaykh Tajri Represents AMI at 10 Downing Street Eid Reception
In recognition of the work carried out by Al-Mahdi Institute, both educationally as well as the positive impact on the wider British community, Shaykh Muhammed Reza Tajri was invited to this year’s Eid Reception, at 10 Downing Street. The government’s …
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June
2019
Nazmina Dhanji chairs ‘Author Evening’ with Prof Seyfeddin Kara
Nazmina Dhanji, lecturer in Arabic language and grammar, Qur’anic Sciences and Hadith Studies, at Al-Mahdi Institute chaired an author evening on 20th June at the Islamic Human Rights Commission Bookshop in London. She discussed the historicity of the Qur’anic text …
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June
2019
SSF: The Evolution of Islamic Political Theories
Dr Ali Fanaei presents an overview of the evolution of Shiite political theories from the fourth century of Hijra to the present day at the Shia Scholars Forum (SSF) on 15th June. Initially, Shiite scholars were concerned with developing private …
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June
2019
‘Shia Female University Experiences Shaping Religious Authority Conceptions’ by Shaykh Muhammed Reza Tajri
In the first half of June 2019, Shaykh Tajri was twice invited to present parts of his ongoing PhD research at two of the UK’s leading universities. Shaykh Tajri firstly attended a two-day symposium at The University of Cambridge, on …
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June
2019
Creating a City of Peace and Remembrance Interfaith Service
On Saturday 8th June Al-Mahdi Institute hosted an Interfaith Service welcoming over 160 people organised by the Universal Peace Federation on the topic of “Creating a City of Peace Together” whilst remembering the victims of the Christchurch shooting and Sri …
04
June
2019
Eid al-Fitr 2019
Tuesday 4th June marked the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. The Eid al-Fitr celebrations at AMI began with the Eid prayers and sermon by Shaykh Arif Abdul-Hussain followed by families and friends enjoying lunch together. Shaykh Arif’s sermon …
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June
2019
Safeguarding Against Knife Crime| Big Iftar 2019
Saturday 1st June 2019 As always, this year AMI’s annual Big Iftar brought together people of all faiths and non for the ceremonial breaking of the fast in the month of Ramadan. We were honoured to have representatives from the …
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May
2019
“50 Qur’anic Comforts for Mums” publication by Nazmina Dhanji
We’re so excited to share “50 Qur’anic Comforts for Mums” authored by AMI’s Nazmina Dhanji, published by Sun Behind the Clouds Publications. This book draws on the comforting words of the Creator in the Qur’an and offers a way to …
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May
2019
Call For Papers: Islamic Perspectives on Organ Donation after Death
The 1st workshop of the ‘Islamic Perspectives on Ethical Issues’ series 3rd – 4th October 2019 The Islamic Perspectives on Ethical Issues workshop series aims to provide an open platform for critical Islamic scholarship concerned with contemporary challenges faced by …
02
May
2019
British Muslim Perceptions of Biological Evolution
British Muslims are portrayed as rejecting biological evolution in sensationalist newspaper headlines and certain unsubstantiated academic literature reporting a rise in ‘Islamic creationism’. This narrative stems from the ‘conflict thesis’ which pits religion against science and portrays Islam in particular …
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April
2019
Muslims in Britain Research Network Conference: The Future of British Muslim Studies
This one-day event, hosted by Cardiff University’s Islam UK Centre, brought together those from within and outside of academia who have an interest in shaping the study of Muslim Britain. They discussed the challenges facing British Muslim Studies and deliberated …
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April
2019
AMI Library Acquires over 500 New Books
AMI librarian, Mohsen Najafi, attended the 32nd Tehran International Book Fair, in April 2019, with the aim purchasing selective titles to enrich AMI Library’s existing collections. During the book fair, he purchased around 550 Arabic and Persian books in varying …
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March
2019
Opting out of Saving a Life: Organ Donation in Shi’i Jurisprudence
Opting out of Saving a Life: Organ Donation in Shi’i Jurisprudence | 28th March 2019 | AMI Research Seminar In light of the imminent transition towards a system of ‘deemed consent’ in England, according to which there is a presumption that …
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March
2019
The Context of the Prophet’s Will | CIMS
Succession of the Prophet and the issue of Qirtas | 23rd March 2019 Was the Prophet denied a chance to record a last testament before his death by his own companions? The issue of qirtas, refers to the incident at …
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March
2019
Call for Papers: “The Efficacy of Financial Structures for Islamic Taxes and Dues”
The 7th Annual Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop 4th – 5th July 2019 Islam has institutionalised, endorsed, and at times even enforced different forms of paying dues with the objective of providing for different categories of social or individual needs and …
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March
2019
The Christian Perceptions of Jews and Muslims
Held at AMI on 11th March 2019 Following on from the Inter-Religious Symposia‘s first meeting on Muslim perceptions of other Abrahamic faiths, the second meeting considered Christian perceptions of Jews and Muslims. Dr Richard McCallum, an associate member of the …
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February
2019
Women’s Right to Child Custody in Shi’i Fiqh: A Modern Fiqhi Perspective
Held at AMI on 21st February 2019 As part of his ongoing research on women’s jurisprudential issues, Sayed Hossein al-Qazwini presented the current juristic trend regarding the mother’s right to child custody in Shi’i fiqh, concluding with his own novel …
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January
2019
Leadership, Authority and Representation in British Muslim Communities
Hosted by Cardiff University, this one-day conference brought together academics and activists to explore issues of leadership, authority and representation in British Muslim communities. Some of the questions discussed included: Who speaks for British Muslims? How is authority construed, constructed …
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January
2019
CIMS: Succession of the Prophet and the event of Ghadeer
Held at AMI on 19th January 2019. Sunni and Shia ulema convened to discuss the sensitive topic of the succession of the Prophet and the event of Ghadir, which has been a source of discord amongst the two groups. …
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December
2018
4th Unity Conference on the Seera of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh).
Shaykh Arif Abdul-Hussain spoke at the 4th Unity Conference on the Seera of Prophet Muhammed (pbuh). The intra-faith event hosted at the Sparkbrook Islamic Centre and Jamia Masjid was attended by key speaks from the differing sects of Islam including …
13
December
2018
Islam, Alcohol and Identity: A Critical Muslim Studies Approach
Held on 13th December 2018 at AMI. Dr Mustapha Sheikh’s paper offers a new understanding of the Hanafi jurisprudential position on alcohol according to which not all forms are prohibited. Why does the Quran promise ‘rivers of wine’ to believing …
10
December
2018
Muslim Perceptions of the People of the Book
Held on 10th December 2018 at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education, Leicestershire Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain presented on the “Muslim Perceptions of the People of the Book from the Perspective of the Quran and Prophetic Teachings” at the Markfield Institute …
08
December
2018
SSF: The origins and scope of Shiite mourning rituals
Held on 8th December 2018 at AMI. As mourning rituals for Imam Husayn have become a marker of Shia identity and a symbol of the faith, Shia scholars met to discuss the religious justifications and historical origins of different forms …
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December
2018
Muslim Student Council annual conference ‘RISE UP’
Students from AMI represented the Institute at this year’s Muslim Student Council conference, awards ceremony and annual general meeting held at University College London. This year’s conference was titled ‘RISE UP’ and centred on the theme of establishing global justice on …
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November
2018
Menstruation Laws in Islamic Texts
Menstruation laws in Islamic texts is, perhaps understandably, an overlooked topic of discussion, but nonetheless important. AMI teacher Nazmina Dhanji was invited to participate in a two-day workshop on the topic organised by Professor Robert Gleave of the Institute of …
22
November
2018
BMS Scriptural Reasoning
22nd November saw 30 Baptist theological students from BMS world mission come to Al-Mahdi Institute for scriptural reasoning and lunch. BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation, working in around 30 countries on four continents. The scriptural reasoning session …
05
November
2018
The Muslim Perception of Jews and Christians
The Inter-Religious Symposia (IRS), which hopes to increase the understanding of other religious traditions, held its first meeting on the 5th of November 2018 to discuss how Muslims view Jews and Christians. It was attended by Rabbi Mark Solomon of the …
04
November
2018
Organ Donation and Islam
Three people needlessly lose their lives daily waiting for an organ transplantation. As ethnic and religious minorities in the UK are statistically least likely to become donors, University of Leeds ABsoc held an event entitled Organ Donation and Islam to …
02
November
2018
Civic Mass
On Sunday 2th November 2018 Sh. Mahmood Dhalla attended Civic Mass at Metropolitan Cathedral & Basilica of St. Chad representing Al-Mahdi Institute. It is an important event in the calendar of the Cathedral as joined in by representatives of the …
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October
2018
Arbaeen lecture series by Shaykh Arif
‘The One we are searching for beyond ourselves wishes to awaken within us.’ Shaykh Arif Abdul-Hussain focused his arbaeen lecture series on how we can find God through ourselves by ridding ourselves of the delusion that God is ‘the other’, …
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September
2018
SOAS Presentation by Shaykh Tajri
In September 2018, Shaykh Muhammed Reza Tajri was invited to participate in a and present his research in a two-day conference, which took place at SOAS, University of London. The conference theme was based around a three nationwide research project, …
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August
2018
The Oxford Muslim-Christian Summer School
In August AMI student Sekou and AMI graduate Sister Farhana attended the Oxford Muslim-Christian Summer School, the aim of which is a residential week of shared study between Muslims and Christians, in which we explore our differences with integrity and …
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August
2018
Muslim Minds
Looking at the state of Muslim communities in today’s rapidly changing world and world-views, it has become of paramount importance to create a platform for the scholars to discuss freely and openly, issues at hand. In order to cater for …
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August
2018
Inaugural Meeting
The inaugural meeting of the Inter-Religious Symposia held on Monday 14th May 2018 was well attended and invigorating. Members of Muslim, Jewish and Christian persuasions with expertise on a variety of academic disciplines spoke openly with authority and passion as the conversation …
10
May
2018
The Hijab Controversy in Modern Iran
The hejab has been a major feature of politics in Iran ever since serious contact with Western powers began in the 19th century. Since then, female dress, and in particular head covering has became something of a political football. The …
12
April
2018
The Law of Honour-Killing: A British Innovation in the Criminal Law of the Indian Subcontinent
In Pakistan and India, hundreds of women are killed every year in the name of honour. Such a barbaric and heinous custom has existed in the subcontinent for many centuries yet under the pre-colonial criminal justice system of India; the …
22
March
2018
Why so many rules? Thinking about the reasons and consequences of legalistic approaches to religious ethics
Rules are a feature of many religious (and non-religious) ethical traditions, although they are not the only possible approach to shaping religious and ethical commitment. (Role models are another obvious example.) Some traditions take this ‘ruly’ approach very far indeed. …
01
November
2017
God through the eyes of Hussain
From 1st to 5th November 2017, Shaykh Arif Abdulhussein spoke about ‘God through the eyes of Hussain’ as part of an Arbaeen lecture series at the Al-Mahdi Institute. They were well received with maximum attendance of 300 guests, students and …
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April
2017
Shifting discourse in the Muslim organ donation debate: reports of finding
On Thursday 27th April 2017, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “Shifting discourse in the Muslim organ donation debate: reports of finding” conducted by Dr Mansur Ali, Cardiff University. The seminar was attended by AMI students, faculty and many …
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March
2017
Theology of Shi‘ite Ziyārah: the Case for a Norm-Sensitive Approach to Religion
n Thursday 16th March 2017, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “Theology of Shi‘ite Ziyārah: the Case for a Norm-Sensitive Approach to Religion” conducted by Dr Jafar Morvarid of Ferdowsi University, Mashhad. The seminar was attended by AMI students, …
15
December
2016
The Second Vatican Council and the New Catholic Theology of Islam
On Thursday 15th December 2016, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “The Second Vatican Council and the New Catholic Theology of Islam” conducted by Professor Timothy Winter/ Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad from University of Cambridge. The seminar was attended by AMI …
24
November
2016
Re-Thinking Economics Post the Global Financial Crisis – An Islamic Economics Perspective
On Thursday 24th November 2016, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “Re-Thinking Economics Post the Global Financial Crisis – An Islamic Economics Perspective” conductedby Professor Mohammed Iqbal Asaria from CASS Business School – City, University of London. The seminar was attended by …
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May
2016
The myth of the ‘Islamic City’: rethinking the notion of sacred space
On Thursday 26th May, Al-Mahdi Institute held a research seminar on the topic of ‘The myth of the ‘Islamic City’: rethinking the notion of sacred space’ conducted by Dr Colin Turner, from Durham University. The seminar was attended by AMI students, faculty …
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April
2016
A Critical Rationalist approach to Religion
On Thursday 28th April, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “A Critical Rationalist approach to Religion” conducted by Professor Ali Paya from Westminster University, London. The seminar was attended by AMI students, faculty and interested members of the public. Professor …
24
March
2016
Pickthall’s translation of the Qur’an: an analysis of selected verses on women
On Thursday 24th March, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “Pickthall’s translation of the Qur’an: an analysis of some selected verses on women” conducted by Dr Haifaa Jawad from University of Birmingham. The seminar was attended by AMI students, faculty …
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January
2016
Suppression of Ali ibn Abi Talib’s Codex
On 14th January, Dr Seyfeddin Kara of Durham University presented his research on the topic of ‘Suppression of Ali ibn Abi Talib’s Codex’. The seminar was attended by AMI students, faculty and many interested members of the public. Dr Seyfeddin Kara is currently …
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December
2015
Understanding Islamophobia in Today’s Britain: manifestations and responses?
On 17th December 2015, Dr Chris Allen of Birmingham University presented his research on the topic of ‘Understanding Islamophobia in Today’s Britain’. The seminar was attended by AMI students, faculty and many interested members of the public. Dr Chris Allen is …
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November
2015
What is the nature and purpose of human life?
From the 23rd to the 27th of November 2015, Shaykh Arif Abdulhussein spoke about ‘The nature and purpose of human life’ as part of an Arbaeen lecture series at the Al-Mahdi Institute. They were well received with over 200 guests, students and …
04
November
2015
Exegesis, ontological hierarchy and spiritual alchemy: the hermeneutical matrix of the Ja`fari comments in Sulami’s (d.1021) Haqa’iq al-tafsir
On Thursday 4th Novemeber 2015, the Al-Mahdi Institute held a research seminar entitled “Exegesis, ontological hierarchy and spiritual alchemy: the hermeneutical matrix of the Ja`fari comments in Sulami’s (d.1021) Haqa’iq al-tafsir” by Dr Farhana Mayer (Independent scholar). The seminar was attended by …
10
June
2015
Inter-religious meetings and the spaces in between Islam.
On Wednesday 10th June 2015, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “Inter-religious meetings and the spaces in between Islam” conducted by Dr David Cheetham from University of Birmingham. The seminar was attended by AMI students, faculty and interested …
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May
2015
Teaching Shi’ism in the Academy; Practicalities and Pitfalls.
On the 15th April 2015, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research Seminar conducted by Dr Andrew Newman, a Reader in Islamic Studies and Persian at the University of Edinburgh on the topic of; “Teaching Shi’ism in the Academy; Practicalities and Pitfalls.” The seminar was …
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May
2015
Current theological streams informing Christian understandings of law and ethics in relation to Islam
On the 13th May 2015, Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research seminar on the topic of; “Current theological streams informing Christian understandings of law and ethics in relation to Islam” conducted by Revd. Dr Richard Sudworth from the Queens Foundation of Ecumenical Theological …
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March
2015
Understandings of the Qur’anic term Injil: an exploration.
On the 11th March 2015, the Al-Mahdi Institute held a Research Seminar conducted by Dr Martin Whittingham, Director of the Centre for Muslim-Christian Studies, on the topic of; ”Understandings of the Qur’anic term Injil: an exploration.” The seminar was attended by AMI …
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January
2013
Previous AMI Research Seminars 2013-2014:
15th October: Prof Max Farrar (Leeds Metropolitan University) “Critical multiculturalism, and the response of British society to diverse Islamic belief and Muslim political positions” (click title for abstract) 12 November Prof Rob Gleave (Exeter University) What’s the point of Uṣūl al-fiqh? …