Archive for May 31st, 2025
Shii News – Academic Items
1.Hybrid: The Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo (IASA), is pleased to announce a lecture by Mr. Jason Browning (Indiana University-Bloomington / IASA).
The talk will argue that Ibn ʿArabī was familiar with substance-less, accidents-only atomic theories promoted by such earlier scholars as Ḍirār ibn ‘Amr (ca. 728-815 CE) and chose to fashion them into his own innovative, esoteric atomic theory. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with online participation available via Zoom.
Lecture Title:
Ibn ‘Arabī’s Endorsement of Accidents-Only Atomism and His Esoteric Addendum
Speaker:
Mr. Jason Browning (Indiana University-Bloomington / IASA)
Profile: https://ceus.indiana.edu/people/graduate/doctoral/browning-jason.html
Date:
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 18:00–19:30 (JST)
Venue:
Room 304, Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia (Tōyō Bunka Kenkyūjo), University of Tokyo and online via Zoom
Abstract:
Ibn ‘Arabī is often referred to as a “mystic-philosopher,” but such attributions typically overlook the fact that he was quite rigorous and astute in his critiques of Islamic philosophical and theological traditions. In this talk I will demonstrate that Ibn ‘Arabī’s criticism of Ash‘arī atomism amounts to an endorsement of the competing atomism of Ḍirār ibn ‘Amr (ca. 728-815 CE) and those influenced by him. After drawing out the idiosyncracies of Ibn ‘Arabī’s scholarly methods and writing style, it will become evident that he undoubtably knew of substance-less, accidents-only atomic theories and chose to fashion them into his own innovative, esoteric atomic theory.
How to Participate:
(1) In-person attendance: No prior registration is required. Please note: The institute’s entrance doors will no longer be accessible from outside after 18:00. We recommend arriving before that time. A contact telephone number for those arriving late will be posted at the entrance.
(2) Online attendance: Please register at https://forms.gle/ETF5cb6oog3r1vt39. A Zoom link will be sent by noon (JST) on the day of the event.
This lecture is organized by the Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo.
Note:
Mr. Browning’s lecture will be preceded by a lecture by Professor Fuat Dündar, entitled “Re-Examining Ottoman Migrations in Light of Hikiagesha Researches.” For more information, please visit the IASA website.
Contact Info:
Kazuo Morimoto
Email: morikazu[at]ioc.u-tokyo.ac.jp
2. A full scholarly translation of Abu Mansur al-Maturidi’s Kitab al-tawhid, translated as The Book of Monotheism by Prof. Tahir Uluç has been published by Ibn Haldun University Press.
The book can currently be purchased online from Turkey at this link: https://www.kitapyurdu.com/kitap/kitb-altawd-the-book-of-monotheism-2-cilt/721004.html.
3. The Latin America and Caribbean Islamic Studies Newsletter
Vol. 5, no. 2 | Spring 2025
https://mailchi.mp/b1e2aa2b8d58/latin-america-caribbean-islamic-studies-newsletter-vol5-no2
4. Renaissance Society of America – Islamic World discipline representative would like to invite paper proposals for the following three sponsored panels:
* Histories, Materials, Myths: Perceptions and Depictions of the Distant Past:
https://www.rsa.org/forms/FormResponseView.asp?id=1347254A-6557-43ED-B606-CC2BE85EFAB5
* Presence in Absence, Absence in Presence: Excavating Labour in the Early Modern World:
https://www.rsa.org/forms/FormResponseView.asp?id=182E297E-4701-4F50-9C36-6CF0A8AC29D3
* Out of Sight: Early Modern Depictions and Narratives of the Unseen:
https://www.rsa.org/forms/FormResponseView.asp?id=F66DED93-4700-4AF2-B308-076238A8AE8E
Contact Email
5. The Fons Vitae Tafsir – Quran Commentary Series
NOW ALSO AVAILABLE in PDF & eBOOK formats: Up until now, these fundamental tafasir have remained out of reach for many English speaking Muslims (and non-Muslims). Among the most important sources for understanding the Qur’an are the tafsir works, commentaries on the Qur’an, which help to properly explain and contextualise the Revelation. VIEW ALL COMMENTARIES…
The series aims to make widely available the leading exegetical works in translation for study and research in unabridged form, which are faithful to the letter and meaning of the Arabic.
6. Postdoctoral Research Associate (Arabic and Hebrew Sources)
King’s College London
The Department of History at King’s College London invites applications for one 2-year (24 month) Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work on the project ‘ECOMEDS: Economic and cultural connections within Mediterranean ecosystems, c.1250-c.1550’ (a UKRI Frontier Research Grant, previously ERC). The primary objective of PDRA (Arabic and Hebrew Sources) is to collect information regarding the production, consumption and trade of four target commodities (coral, honey, citrus and cheese), especially with regard to Muslim and Jewish communities.
Deadline | 1 June 2025
More information
7. Research Associate
Newcastle University
The post holder will produce trilingual digital resources for parents and Early Years practitioners on supporting early oral language development in young Arabic-speaking children. These include training materials on the importance of early oral language development, guides for using language assessments in Arabic, French and English, and guides for professionals on interpreting language outcomes and advising families on the next steps.
Deadline | 4 June 2025
More information
8. 2025 Mohamed Ali Foundation Fellowship Lectures
Lecture | Durham University & Online | 11 June 2025
The Mohamed Ali Foundation and Durham University’s Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies present two free public lectures that place Abbas Hilmi II and the archive of this last khedive of Egypt in context. This year’s two visiting fellows are Dr Will Hanley and Dr Mohamed Abdou.
9. Kurdish Studies Conference
Conference | London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) | 11-13 June 2025
Organised by the LSE Middle East Centre and the University of Sheffield, this conference will disseminate and discuss the latest research on Kurdish politics and society. Alongside panel discussions, the conference will feature a keynote lecture by Professor Hamit Bozarslan and a film screening of All The Mountains Giveby Arash Rakhsha.
More information
10. Rise, Habibi
Exhibition | The Crypt Gallery, London | 28 May-15 June 2025
In partnership with Saqi Books & Shubbak 2025, Radical Love’s ‘Rise, Habibi’ showcases the groundbreaking poems of 30 Arab & Muslim women writing over 1,000 years ago, taken from Saqi’s cult collection ‘Classical Poems by Arab Women’ translated by Abdullah al-Udhari.
More information
11. Al Jaliah | Magazine for Arab and Arab-Diasporic Affairs
An initiative coming from the Arab-Brazilian diaspora has recently been launched in March, 2025. Al Jaliah – Magazine for Arab and Arab-Diasporic Affairs is directed by Gustavo Racy and Yara Osman and is devoted to the discussion of topics related to the Arab-World and its diasporas. Reviving the original journal published in São Paulo by Sami and Beny Racy (Gustavo Racy’s great-grandfather and great uncle), the initiative aims at bridging the gap between MENA and its diasporas. The magazine is published in Portuguese, Arabic, and English and is completely independent. While building its first steps, and working towards its monetization, the organizers launched its experimental number 0, with content produced by professors, scholar and artists from Brazil, Lebanon, Syria, and Bahrain. The magazine also publishes extra content on its blog and has a continuous open call for those interested in collaborating.
The content, including the first issue of the journal, the blog, and collaboration form, may be checked on www.aljaliahbr.com.
12. BRAIS 2025 at the University of Cambridge (Monday 30 June – Tuesday 1 July): Places still available
With just over a month to go before our Tenth Anniversary Conference at the University of Cambridge, we wanted to encourage any members who are planning to attend to register as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment.
We have a truly rich and diverse two-day programme in store this year, celebrating the depth and breadth of Islamic Studies. The full programme can be viewed here: https://www.brais.ac.uk/conferences/brais-2025
We are honored to be welcoming Professor Sayed Farid Alatas (National University of Singapore), Professor Recep Şentürk (Hamad Bin Khalifa University) and Professor Amira Bennison (University of Cambridge) for our opening keynote panel, generously sponsored by Islamic Courses and the Centre for Islamic Knowledge.
Our closing keynote welcomes the research team from the ESRC-funded project ‘Digital British Islam‘ to share their fascinating research findings with us.
To register online for BRAIS 2025 click here: https://www.brais.ac.uk/conferences/brais-2025/brais-2025-delegate-registration
13. A Persian-English Translation Workshop: Hafez’s Ghazal 103
Workshop with Philip Grant (University of La Verne)
Friday, June 06, 2025
02:30 PM – 04:30 PM PST
Bunche 10383 & Online
Organized by UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies, co-sponsored by UCLA Iranian Studies
https://www.international.ucla.edu/cnes/event/17247
14. Max Planck Research Group Leader (W2) to Head the “Centre of Expertise for the Law of Arab and Islamic Countries”, Hamburg
Your profile: You have an outstanding legal education and have earned a doctoral degree with distinction.
You are an expert on law of Arab and Islamic countries, and you have a strong academic interest in private international law and comparative law. Arabic should be a working language for you; proficiency in Persian is an asset. You are fluent in English and are willing to learn German.
Deadline for applications: 30 June 2025. Information: https://mpi-privatrecht-hh.softgarden.io/job/56325252?l=de
15. Articles on “Spirituality in the History of Iran and Islam” for a Special Issue of the Journal “Spektrum Iran”
This journal is published by the Cultural Consultation of Iran in Germany in collaboration with the UNESCO Chair in Social Health and Development (Tehran, Iran): Themes: Historical and Theological Foundations. – Philosophical and Ethical Perspectives. – Practical Models of Spiritual Care. – Cultural and Social Dimensions. – Artistic and Literary Expressions. – Contemporary Issues and Future Directions.
Deadline for manuscripts: 30 June 2025. Information: https://www.spektrumiran.com/
- May 31, 2025
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