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Call for Papers
Special Issue: Muslims and Political Change
Guest Editors: Dr. Malik Mufti (Tufts University) and Dr. Katherine Bullock (University of Toronto)
The immense political, social, and economic changes in various countries of the Muslim world have given Muslims a sense of hope that their struggles for freedom from authoritarian regimes are bearing fruit. This hope trembles in the face of an uncertain future. A special issue dedicated to the theme of Muslims and political change will allow for a timely reflection on the accomplishments and challenges of these times. The American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences invites ... |
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The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is pleased to announce its third Summer Institute for Scholars to be convened at IIIT headquarters in Herndon, Virginia, USA between July 26 and August 6, 2010. The purpose of the Summer Institute is to bring together and engage senior and young scholars with a particular interest or expertise in Qur’anic studies or Sunna in focused, organized discussions of topics related to a contemporary understanding and articulation of issues involving Qur’an and Sunna.
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Two new publications on Islam-West Relations have been released. The first book, Citizenship, Security and Democracy: Muslim Engagement with the West, is a selection of papers from the conference held on September 1-3, 2006, organized b y the Association of Muslim Social Scientists (AMSS UK) and the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research (SETA). The second book, Muslims and the West: Encounter and Dialogue, published by Legacy International, is also a collection of 12 selected papers from the seminar held in Islamabad in October 1997 under the auspices of the International Islamic University, Islamabad and the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
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Islamic Traditions and Comparative Modernities
Cosponsored by
The University of Virginia
Department of Religious Studies
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Department of Middle Eastern
and South Asian Languages and Cultures
Charlottesville, VA
September 25-26, 2009
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Three Russian translations of IIIT books have recently been published. The titles include Towards a Fiqh For Minorities by Taha al-Alwani, Marital Discord by AbdulHamid AbuSulayman, and Muslim Contribution to World Civilization
Towards a Fiqh For Minorities
Taha al-Alwani
Marital Discord
AbduHamid AbuSulayman
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Internship Program
The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is pleased to announce its Summer Internship Program for 2008 which will run for eight weeks between July 1 and August 28, 2008. The program is designed for senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the humanities or social science disciplines and who have an interest in developing their knowledge and research skills in the core areas of Islamic studies such as Quran, Hadith, Fiqh and Islamic History and Civilization beside the study of Arabic language. More...
Institute for Scholars
The first Summer Institute for scholars will take place at IIIT headquarters in Herndon, VA between July 15 and August 15, 2008. The purpose of the Summer Institute is to bring together and engage senior and young scholars with a particular interest or expertise in Qur’anic studies or Sunna in focused, organized discussions of topics related to a contemporary understanding and articulation of issues involving Qur’an and Sunna. More... |
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