Categories : Field-specific (academic)
Shii News – ‘Tafsīr or Ta’wīl?’ – L Chamankhah
‘Tafsīr or Ta’wīl? The Shaykhī Contribution to the Qur’ānīc Tradition of Nineteenth Century Iran’
- August 03, 2023
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- July 31, 2023
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- July 27, 2023
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Shii News – Research Positions: ‘The Early Shi`i Community 700-900 CE’
Deadline for applications: 15 September 2023.
- July 24, 2023
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Shii News – Scholarships Available for Hikmat Courses
Scholarships Available
To ensure equal opportunities for all, Hikmat International Institute will be granting full scholarships to up to ten exceptional individuals. These scholarships will be awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation of applicants’ qualifications and resumes. If you are selected, you will have the incredible opportunity to participate in the course completely free of charge.
The scholarships are currently available for Academic Course on Shi’i Theology, and Rumi Online Course only for a limited time. Whether you are interested in learning about Rumi and his mysticism or expanding your knowledge about Shi’i Theology, we have this offer for you.
To apply for this scholarship, simply fill out the form provided on the course pages on the website, ensuring you provide all the necessary details.
The deadline to apply for the scholarships is July 26.
- July 20, 2023
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Shii News – Workshop: ‘Ashura: The Life and Legacy of Imam Hussain’ (17-31, July)
The Project on Shi’ism and Global Affairs at the Harvard Divinity School cordially invites you to participate in a workshop, “Ashura: The Life and Legacy of Imam Hussain.” As millions of Muslims prepare to commemorate Ashura with Muharram drawing near, we are proud to present a unique multimedia workshop taking place between July 17th to the 31st.
The workshop includes: academic lectures, philosophy of Ashura storytelling, sayings of the Imams, a special narrative rendition on the life of Imam Hussain, and more.
The workshop provides attendees with resources to study Ashura and the life of Imam Hussain at their own pace within the timeframe of the workshop. There is no daily set time or limited viewing hours for the lectures.
Lectures include:
– An Overview of the Scholarly Study of Ashura and the Life of Imam Hussain
– Life of Imam Hussain (4/626 – 54/680)
– The Legacy of Karbala: Social and Political Reverberances after Ashura in Pre-Modern Islamic History
– Symbolism of Iconic Ashura Rituals in South Asia
– New content available!
Register by July 15, 11:59PM EST.
Register here: http://bit.ly/ashura-harvard.
- July 14, 2023
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Shii News – Online/In person – In Memoriam: Prof. Madelung – 18 July
The Institute of Ismaili Studies is hosting an event In Memory of Professor Wilferd Madelung (1930-2023). Various scholars will contribute to a discussion on Prof. Madelung’s legacy and contribution to the field.
ALL WELCOME in person and online.
Date: Tuesday 18th July
Time: 14:00 (London Time) [for those attending in person there is a small reception at 13:30]
Registration: https://www.iis.ac.uk/events/in-memoriam-professor-wilferd-madelung/
- July 12, 2023
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