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The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) will convene its 6th Summer Institute for scholars between June 24 and July 3, 2013 at its headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, USA. The Summer Institute is an annual meeting dedicated to the study of contemporary approaches to Qur’an and Sunnah that brings together senior and young scholars to present papers and participate in panels and informal discussions focused on topics related to a particular theme....
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| Student Summer Program begins |  IIIT’s 7th annual Summer Students Program began on Monday May 27, 2012. The students were welcomed by Dr. Abubaker AlShingeiti, Executive Director - IIIT, Dr. Jamal Barzinji, Vice President - IIIT, Dr. Hisham Altalib, VP Finance - IIIT, Prof. Mahmoud Ayoub, Temple University, Prof. Abdulaziz Sachedina, IIIT Chair - GMU, Prof. Sulayman Nyang, Howard University, and Dr. Emad-ad-Dean Ahmad, President - Minaret of Freedom. ...
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| | | Dr. Anas Al‐Shaikh‐Ali Visits Bosnia and Turkey |  Invited by Umraniye Municipality, Dr. Anas visited Bosnia on 25‐28th May to take part in a panel discussion on “Forever Together” to celebrate the 500 anniversary of the edict issued in 1463 by Sultan Mehmet II to protect the basic rights of Bosnian people. The original edict is kept at the Franciscan monastery in Fojnica. Dr. Anas spoke on “Co‐Existence, Tolerance and Multicultural Dialogue”....
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| | | Shaykh Yasir Qadhi: Reconciling Reason and Revelation in the Writings of Ibn Taymiyya |  Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, lecturer at the Dept. of Religious Studies, Rhodes College, Memphis, TN and PhD candidate at Yale University, presented a lecture on March 22, 2013 at IIIT in Herndon, VA on “Reconciling Reason and Revelation in the Writings of Ibn Taymiyya.”
He addressed the issue of reconciling aql with naql through a critical examination of Ibn Taymiyya's arguments on Ta'arud Al Aql Wal-naql in his eleven-volume work on the subject.
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Upcoming Events
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| Sacred Texts and Human Contexts |
Jun 23 2013 8:00AM
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The Hickey Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue at Nazareth College will convene an international conference titled "Sacred Texts and Human Contexts: A Symposium on the Role |
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| Islamic Universities: Philosophy And Practice |
Jun 25 2013 8:00AM
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The International Institute of Islamic Thought, Nigeria Office, in collaboration with Bayero University Kano, Northwest University Kano, and Ja’iz Foundation, is organizing a three |
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Call for Papers
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Students 2013
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Graduate Certificate in
Imam and Muslim Community Leadership
Open House
Herndon, Virginia
June 30, 2013
Hartford Seminary, in cooperation with the International Institute of Islamic Thought in Herndon, VA, and its Fairfax Institute, offers a Graduate Certificate in Imam and Muslim Community Leadership. The aim of this certificate is to offer structured education in the American context for ...Details...
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First IIIT European Summer School
Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
(August 27 - September 7, 2013)
Details & Application Form
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Scholars 2013
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Summer Institute for Scholars 2013
Islamic Reform Movements
After the Arab Spring
(June 24 – July 3, 2013)
Call for Papers
Program Details
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AMSS UK Bridges Award
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The Award is being presented in recognition of Bishop Tutu’s sustained and courageous efforts to promote peace, harmony and goodwill, both locally and internationally, for passionately championing the cause of human rights across the world, and for working tirelessly towards realizing a climate of reconciliation and social cohesion for all, uplifting the human spirit and infusing it with dignity and hope. Details
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Publications
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| Two New IIIT Titles |
The Essence of Islamic Civilization -
Ismail Raji al Faruqi
The Socio-Intellectual Foundations of
Malek Bennabi's Approach to Civilization
Badrane Benlahcene |
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IIIT Books on Goolge, Amazon, & Islamic Bookstore
IIIT books are distributed through Amazon, Islamic Bookstore, and soon they will be available on Kindle.
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IIIT Books on Goolge, Amazon, & Islamic Bookstore
IIIT books are distributed through Amazon, Islamic Bookstore, and soon they will be available on Kindle.
2009 Directory of Policy Experts on Islamic Studies and Muslim Affairs
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Exhibition
The London Office of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) has produced an exhibition which provides useful information on the Institute and highlights some of its recent publications. The exhibition can be downloaded in both high resolution jpg and pdf formats. More ...
Freelance Translators Required
Arabic – English – Arabic
Click here for details
The State of Islamic Studies in American Universities
A comprehensive study of the state of Islamic Studies in American universities undertaken by IIIT and the Center for Islam and Public Policy (CIPP). Details
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Please fill in the survey to help us provide you with your research tools on the IIIT website. Thank you.
NEW TOOL FOR RESEARCHERS
GMU Launches Zotero
Zotero - the new research tool launched by the Media Center at George Mason University is available via a link at Researchers' Resources in our top naviogation bar.
The Fairfax Institute Courses
Courses in Seerah and Islamic History, Islamic Civilization, Islamic Education Basics, Islamic Wealth Management, Non-Profit Management, Arabic, and Arabic Calligraphy.
Summer Institute for Scholars 2013
Islamic Reform Movements After the Arab Spring
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