King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies conference entitled “’An unjust ruler is better than continued sedition’ -- Political Quietism in Sunni, Shia and Sufi Jurisprudence: The Classics and the Contemporary. The conference is...
Brown Bag Lecture by Akin Kiren, Dissertation Fellow, Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies: Iranians had probably constituted the largest group of foreign subjects in the Ottoman Empire since its establishment in the...
Fethullah Gulen and his vast network of followers and institutions have played a key role in Turkish politics over the last decade. With the July 15 coup attempt last summer, he has become a subject...
"For the past five and a half years, analysis on Syria focused on the political, military, and humanitarian aspects of the conflict. This panel will examine its discursive and traumatic dimensions, with an eye to...
Journey into Europe, by world-renowned scholar Akbar Ahmed, was filmed across the European continent and explores Islam in Europe and the place of Islam in European history and civilization. Along the way, we hear from...
Ping Chong + Company
Wednesday, November 2, 8:00 p.m.
Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity is part of an ongoing series of community-specific oral history theatre works known as the “Undesirable Elements” series. Begun in 1992 by Ping Chong + Company, each production is made by a specific community, with local participants testifying to their real lives and experiences. The script is based on interviews with the participants who then share their stories and truths in the final production. Since 1992, more than 50 productions have been made across the United States and abroad.
Learn how Qur’anic recitation conveys scripture through virtuosic melodies, delicate vocal ornaments, and expert pronunciation of classical Arabic. Indonesian reciter Hajjah Maria Ulfah demonstrates the nuances of recitation, discusses how it is taught to young...
"This year the conference will focus on "prioritizing the next phase" of growth of islamic capital market in the United States"
The Word Illuminated: Form and Function of Qur’anic Manuscripts Thursday–Saturday, December 1–3 Turkish Embassy and Ripley Center Lecture Hall Costly paper, finely tooled bindings, special scripts, and intricate illumination are among the characteristics that distinguish...
The Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) has two research fellowship competitions for scholars on Palestine and one travel fellowship competition for scholars who are not Palestine experts but are eager to learn more through our travel seminar....
