Nahjul Balagha Academic Conference

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Islamic Thought has the privilege of organising an International Conference on a distinguished Islamic seminal text, namely Nahjul Balagha by Imam Ali (d.661). This text has played a central role in the study of Arabic literature, and has expounded countless other sciences which have emanated from this single source.

This academic conference aims to explore in depth the wide-ranging themes of faith, humanity and politics in the sermons, letters and sayings of Imam Ali contained within the book. This conference further serves to stimulate research and discussions pertaining to the influence of his teachings in the era in which he lived, and their practical applicability in challenging issues in the modern world.

The conference will consist of a number of esteemed international academics presenting their papers on various aspects of Nahjul Balagha. There will be an exclusive video presentation by the keynote speaker, Professor George Jordac from Lebanon, the renowned author of 'The Voice of Human Justice'.

The conference will feature the following speakers:

Professor Rodney Shakespeare

Economic Justice, Zakah and Imam Ali

Professor Sajjad Rizvi

Philosophical arguments in the Nahjul Balagha

Dr. Ian G.Williams

Nahjul Balagha and Multiculturalism in Contemporary UK

Dr. Rebecca Masterton

Humanity in Nahjul Balagha

Sheikh Muhammad Ali Ismail

Understanding the Qur’an in the Light of Nahjul Balagha

Reverend Frank Julian Gelli

Imam Ali: Hero of Immanence and of Transcendence

Sayyed Muhammad al-Musawi

The importance of Nahjul Balagha

Lecturer Imranali Panjwani

Letter 31: Building a Holistic Model of Education for Madaris and Beyond

Dr. Muhammad Khalid

Politics in the light of Nahjul Balagha

Venue: Marriott Hotel, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK
Date: Sunday, 30th September 2012
Time: 11.00am to 6.00pm
Lunch and refreshments will be provided
Book exhibitions will also be held
Free to Attend

There are now very limited places available, so register online as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. For further queries, email maulana@islamicthought.co.uk