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The Purposes of Islamic Law
(Maqasid al-Shariah) |
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Islamic Institute for Development & Research [IIDR] in association with LSE SU Islamic Society.
Why is giving charity (zakah) one of Islam's principal 'pillars'? What are the physical and spiritual benefits of fasting the month of Ramadan? Why is drinking any amount of alcohol a major sin in Islam? What is the link between today's notions of human rights and Islamic law? How can the Islamic law contribute to 'development' and 'civility'? 'Maqasid al-Shari'ah' are principles that provide answers to the above questions and similar questions about Islamic law.
This is a unique introductory course to the Maqasid or purposes of Islamic law. It will cover various definitions and classifications of Maqasid and their relation with theories in traditional schools of Islamic law. Traditional and contemporary classifications of maqasid will be compared in order to uncover the effect of 'worldviews' on the conceptions of the theory. You will also explore the contribution of pioneering Islamic jurists such as Imam al-Juwaini, Ghazali and Shatibi in developing the Maqasid theory. Maqasid as a methodology for 'renewal' in Islamic thought will be introduced through 'modern' and 'postmodern' theories of Islamic law.
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Dr Jasser Auda
Dr. Jasser Auda is the Founding Director of Al-Maqasid Research Centre in the Philosophy of Islamic Law, London, UK, since 2005; founding member of the International Union for Muslim Scholars, based in Dublin. He is also a member of a number of Boards including: the Academic Council of the International Institute of Islamic Thought, UK; the Board of Trustees of the Global Civilizations Study Centre, UK; and a visiting lecturer to universities in a number of countries, including the UK, Egypt, and India. Dr. Auda has developed a multi-disciplinary academic background through writing two PhD theses on the Philosophy of Islamic Law, and Systems Analysis and Design, at the University of Wales, UK, and the University of Waterloo, Canada, respectively. His latest book in English is: The Philosophy of Islamic Law: A Systems Approach (IIIT, 2008), and in Arabic (also in Urdu) is: Fiqh al-Maqasid (3rd edition, 2008). |
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Sunday 23rd November 2008
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9.00am – 6.00pm |
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Room H216
The London School of Economics [LSE] and Political Science,
Houghton Street, London WC2A 2AE
(nearest tube stations Holborn and Temple) |
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07092 813 541 or info@iidr.org
Tickets £25 employed/professionals, £20 students |
Online
booking
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An email confirmation of your payment shall be emailed to you directly by Paypal. Please state your name and email address on the day of registration. Tickets will not be sent out by post. |
| Student/Unemployed £20
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| Employed/Professional £25
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British Academy of Qur'anic Studies (BAQS) in association with Birkbeck ISOC present...
A unique double weekend (4 day) intensive course in Ramadan providing an overview of the whole Qur'an.
This course will provide an overview of the structure, themes and guidance provided in each of the 114 chapters of the Qur'an. This will be done by providing a systematic study of each of the surahs as follows:
- How surah names are related to each surah and the historical context of its revelations (asbab al-nuzul)
- Inter-textual relationship and coherence (nazm) between the verses of each surah and the relationship with the preceding/following surah
- Cross-reference to other parts of the Qur'an to demonstrate how 'the Qur'an explains the Qur'an'
- Discussion on linguistic and stylistic devices (balagha), problems with translation/interpretation and alternative plausible interpretations
- Practical guidance and lessons that can be derived from each surah
This is the first time that such a course is run and it will definitely enrich your understanding of the divine revelation in this blessed month in which the Qur'an was revealed!
This is an opportunity not be missed!
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Hafiz Abdullah Muhammad
Abdullah Muhammad is a Hafiz of the Qur'an. He graduated with an LLB (QMW, University of London) and an MA (distinction) in Islamic Studies (SOAS). Hafiz Abdullah also completed his PGCE at the Institute of Education and went on to complete the LPC to qualify as a solicitor. He has extensive experience in teaching and has been studying the Qur'an for over two decades with many scholars. Hafiz Abdullah has written specialist articles on the Qur'an and has a large collection of works on the Qur'an including over 50 different translations of the Qur'an in English. |
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Dr Abdul Hamid [Muslim College]
Shaykh Suhaib Hasan [Al-Qur'an Society]
Maulana Abdul Qadir [Al-Qur'an Academy] |
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Sat 13th - Sun 14th and Sat 20th - Sun 21st Sept 2008
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9.30am - 6.00pm |
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Birkbeck College,University of London,
Malet Street,Bloomsbury,
London WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston Square or Russell Square) |
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With the blessed month of Ramadan fast approaching, this one day intensive course will guide you through the rules and laws of fasting based on established principles. Any act of worship needs to be based on sound knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah and the teachings of our legal traditions. The course will be taught by young British Muslims Imams who have studied in France, Syria, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.
Topics
• History of fasting
• The legal position of fasting
• Types of fasts
• Obligations of fasting
• Conditions that validate fasting
• Things that nullify fasting
• Expiations and excuses that expiate fasting
• Controversy over Moon sighting and what the classical and contemporary opinions are regarding it
• Fasting for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers
• Women doing the I'takaf - religious retreat in the Mosque
• Answers to real life case studies
Above are some selected topics amongst others that shall be covered.
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Imam Zillani Miah
He has a degree in English and Arabic from Westminster University, London and two diplomas in Arabic from France and Syria. In Syria he completed a four year Islamic law programme in the Institute of Al-Fath in Damascus. This was an intensive course in which he studied in detail many texts both classical and contemporary, dealing with most of the major Islamic disciplines such as Qur'anic exegesis, Hadith studies, Islamic theology, law, literature, poetry and contemporary Islamic thought. His private tuition with notable scholars included several classical texts in Arabic grammar, Islamic law, Maqasid Al-Shariah and Jurisprudence. He has also translated from Arabic 'Duties of the Muslim Youth'.
Imam Ahmed Faruq
Preliminarily study of Islam and Islamic Sciences was with his father Maulana Abdul Qadir. He studied Arabic Language and memorized the Qur'an at the European Institute of Islamic Sciences (France). He then went on to study classical Shari'ah Sciences with scholars in Syria and recently completed the BA Islamic Jurisprudence course from Mahd Al-Fath (Damascus).He is currently pursuing further studies at Al-Azhar University, Egypt as well training to be a Chaplain. |
| Date |
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Saturday 23rd August 2008 |
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9.30am - 6.30pm |
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Birkbeck University of London,
Malet Street,Bloomsbury,
London WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston Square or Russell Square) |
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This course is an interactive training program designed
to give an introductory experience to participants to
enhance their self-awareness and give an understanding
of Management, Leadership and People Development
from an Islamic perspective.
Topics
• Management and Islamic Civilisation
• Mythodrama - Inspirational Leadership: Lessons
from Shakespeare’s Henry V
• Personal development – between the Islamic and
the professional
• Islamic Leadership
• Faith in the workplace
• Islamic work ethics
• Managing and motivating a team
• Conflict resolution and bridge-building
• Mind mapping and visioning
• Strategic approach to professional development |
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Mamoon Al-Azami
Community Development Specialist, Islamic Development Bank,
Jeddah. BSc (Man); PgDip Social work; MSc Econ. Has worked in
the field of training and consulting for over 15 years in various
countries. Has been in the field of dawah and tarbiyah for over
30 years
Robin Alfred
Associate, Olivier mythodrama (www.oliviermythodrama.com)
BA (Oxon), PGCE, M.Phil (Cantab). Organisational consultant,
trainer and executive coach, whose clients have included Nokia,
PWC & BP.
Nabeel Abdullah
Human Resources Advisor, Ford Motor Company Ltd, London
BSc (Man) Maths & Mgmt; MSc HRM; CIPD. Founder, Murabi
Consulting (www.murabi.com). Author of forthcoming
publication - 'The Islamic Dimension of People Management'.
Member of the IIDR Board of Directors. |
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Sunday 27th July 2008 |
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9.30am - 6.30pm |
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Birkbeck University of London,
Malet Street,Bloomsbury,
London WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston Square or Russell Square) |
| Tickets |
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07092 813 541 or info@iidr.org
Tickets £30 employed/proffessionals, £25 students |
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A Two-Day Course covering:
1. How to Approach the
Qur’an
Understanding the Book of Allah is
one of the most important blessings
a person can experience. Hassan
al-Basri said regarding the verse, “Our Lord give us good in this life”
goodness in this life is understanding
the Qu’ran. Join us as we
engage in the steps needed to
acquire and develop our intimacy
with the Qur’an.
2. How to Approach the
Sunnah
The Messenger of Allah is a light
sent from Allah. Engaging his
sunnah is an important step in living
and articulating Islamic values.
However, the sunnah is often
misrepresented by those who hold
on to two extremes: hyper literalism
or over zealous dispensation. This
course will provide one with important
tools that will enable one to
engage the sunnah in a robust and
holistic manner. |
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Imam Suhaib Webb (USA) accepted
Islam at the age of twenty. He graduated
with Honours in Education from the
Central Oklahoma University and has
studied Arabic and Islamic Sciences
under notable scholars. Imam Suhaib
is a former Lecturer at the Islamic
American University (IAU) in California.
He is currently studying Shariah
at Al-Azhar University (Egypt) and is
the author of the best selling audio CD
album ‘Mothers of the Believers’. |
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Sat 5 - Sun 6 July 2008 |
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9.30am - 6.30pm |
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Birkbeck University of London,
Malet Street,Bloomsbury,
London WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston Square or Russell Square) |
| Tickets |
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07092 813 541 or info@iidr.org
Tickets £35 employed/proffessionals, £30 students |
Online
booking
ONLY |
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An email confirmation of your payment shall be emailed to you directly by Paypal. Please state your name and email address on the day of registration. Tickets will not be sent out by post. |
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‘Family & Society Today’ is a unique course unravelling the implications and social dynamics of Islamic texts and rulings pertaining to familial, marital and societal issues. Prepare to navigate through history exploring concepts of customs, authority, power-dynamics, and social choreography in order to understand marriage, marital relations and the institution of the family from a legal, anthropological, sociological, historic, geo-political and shariah perspective. This course will cover the fiqh of marriage, marital relations, and family life in Islam albeit with a different approach. |
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A weekend course by Shaykh Abdallah Adhami (USA/Syria)
Shaykh Abdallah Adhami was born in Georgetown, Washington, DC, of the noble lineage of the family of the Prophet Muhammad (s). He began his studies of Shari'ah at the age of eight and earned scholarly licenses from many eminent scholars from Damascus, Egypt and Morocco. Shaykh Abdallah also holds a degree in Architecture from Pratt in New York City and has many years of international corporate experience in the area of organizational development and executive training. Shaykh Abdhallah Adhami is the founder and chairman of Sakeenah and is the author of the best selling audio series ‘Gender –Relations’ |
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Sat 27 – Sun 28 May 2006 |
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10am - 7pm |
| Venue |
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Birkbeck University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury,
London WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston Square or Russell Square) |
| Enquiries |
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07092 813 541 info@iidr.org
Tickets £25 employed, £20 students
(includes lunch) |
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‘Remembering
The Beloved’ is a national sirah
our organised by he Federation of
Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS)
and the Islamic Institute for Development & Research (IIDR). The tour aims
to highlight the different dimensions
of the life of the Final Messenger
of Allah - Muhammad (pbuh). A diverse
and unique line up of local and international
speakers will address topics ranging
from the humour of the Prophet (pbuh)
to the Prophetic Legacy. In addition
to these lectures, the programme will
also include the airing of exclusive
video clips, scholarly advice, recitation
and poetry.
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Imam
Suhaib Webb (USA)
Imam Yassir Fazaga (USA)
Shaykh Zakariya Siddiqi (France)
Abdur Rahman Helbawy (UK)
Bara al-Ghannouchi (UK)
Hasan al-Banna (UK) |
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Glasgow
Saturday 18th March - 1pm
Wellington Church, University Avenue,
Glasgow G12 8QQ |
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Dublin
Sunday 19th March - 1pm
Astra Hall, University College Dublin,
Belfield, Dublin, Ireland |
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London
Tuesday 21st March - 6.30pm
Friends House, 73 Euston Road, London
NW1 2BJ |
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Birmingham
Wednesday 22nd March - 6.30pm
Great Hall, Aston University, Aston
Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET |
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Manchester
Thursday 23rd March - 6.30pm
Roscoe Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester
M13 9PL |
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Cardiff
Friday 24th March - 6.30pm
Lecture Theatre 0.22, Law Building,
Museum Avenue,
Cardiff CF10 3XJ |
| Hotline |
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07849
786 341 info@iidr.org
Tickets £5.00 |
| Sponsors |
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Awakening
Dome
Tours International
Islamic
Relief
Visual
Dhikr
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Women
of the Quran addresses a much
needed topic by concentrating
on the Quranic presentation
regarding worship, marriage,
child rearing and the community.
This course is one that will
not only benefit women, but
those attempting to improve
their marital life, raise their
children, seek a spouse, or
deal with different community
dynamics. It focuses on and
draws lessons from the stories
of Hawwa, Mariam, Bilqis and
the Women in the Story of Musa. |
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A
one day course by Imam Suhaib
Webb (USA) |
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Saturday
25th March 2006 |
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10am
- 7pm |
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Birkbeck
University of London, Malet Street,
Bloomsbury,
London WC1E 7HX
(nearest tube station: Euston
Square or Russell Square) |
| Hotline |
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07092
813 541 info@iidr.org
Tickets £15 employed, £10
students
(includes refreshments and lunch)
Creche facility available |
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weekend/week-long courses |
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long programs (residential and
non-residential) |
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Seminars
and workshops |
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Conferences |
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topics include Arabic, Quran,
Islamic Sciences, Islamic thought
and culture, Islamic art, current
affairs, oratory, translation
and personal development. |
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Week
intensive Arabic language course
for professionals by Dr Muhammad
Mustafa |
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Weekend
course on Imam Nawawi’s 40
Hadith by S.M.Hasan al-Banna |
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Weekend
course the "Four Great Imams"
by Dr Hesham al-Awadi. |
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Tajdid:
one month summer residential course
in Arabic,Quran,Islamic Studies,Islamic
Thought and Personal Development
by prominent scholars and young
teachers |
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Conference
on "Muslim Minorities in
the West" |
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Seminar
on "Politics and Spirituality"
by Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah |
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Intensive
course on Imam al-Ghazali’s
"Dear Beloved Son" with
Shaykh Zakariya al-Siddiqi |
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Roundtable
seminar on ‘Terrorism’
with diplomats, academics and
politicians. |
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