Muharram 1445 Lecture Series with Dr Imranali Panjwani
Please prepare to join us for our signature Muharram lecture series, scheduled to start next month.
When: July 18–28; nightly from 7:30pm; Ashura program (Amaals) begins at 11:30am on 28 July
Where: Casa Ricca Banquet Hall, 4801 Steeles Avenue West
OIL and Dr Imranali Panjwani present…
“Qur’anic parallels between the mission of Imam al-Husayn and Prophet Muhammad: The contemporary relevance of Surat al-Qalam.”
This is a 10-part series in which we will critically explore the exegesis of Surat al-Qalam (surah 68) to demonstrate the similarities between Imam al-Husayn’s (a.s) stand against immorality in Karbala and Prophet Muhammad’s (s.a.w) goal of moral reform in Makkah ad Madinah. The series will also comment on contemporary challenges, such as new age spirituality and technological challenges to our faith.
More updates will follow: Join our mailing list to stay up-to-date. This event requires mandatory registration. Click here to register.
There will also be an afternoon seminar on Saturday July 22. Click here for more info and to register.
Click here to see the schedule for the Ashura daytime program (including Amaal).
Registration is now closed
Here is a summary of the nightly lectures:
Lecture 1: The Prophet’s and al-Husayn’s connection to the metaphysical realm—how do we understand the human-God spirit through the Qur’an?
Lecture 2: Psychological problems today and how did the Prophet and al-Husayn develop psychological strength
Lecture 3: The Prophet’s and al-Husayn’s moral traits and developing Qur’anic moral traits
Lecture 4: Raising Children: Imam al-Husayn’s personality and upbringing
Lecture 5: Is being Muslim enough? Remaining firm on the path of God
Lecture 6: Knowing when we are becoming immoral and Qur’anic examples of those who go astray
Lecture 7: The Prophet’s and al-Husayn’s barometer: Being God-conscious according to the Qur’an
Lecture 8: Are we just as Muslims? Theories of Justice in Islam
Lecture 9: The Prophet’s and al-Husayn’s attempts at stopping tribalism and division in society. Is our society today better or worse?
Lecture 10: Challenges today: If we are true to ourselves, would we stand by al-Husayn’s side if we were in Karbala?
Click for the Ashura Program Schedule
About Dr Imranali Panjwani:
Dr. Imranali Panjwani is a Senior Lecturer in Law at Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK. He is also the head and founder of Diverse Legal Consulting (www.diverselegal.com), a consultancy that specializes in country-expert reports for asylum seekers from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He obtained his PhD in Theology & Religious Studies from King’s College London and pursued legal studies at the University of Sheffield, University of Law and the University of Notre Dame, Sydney. He completed his Islamic seminary studies at Al-Mahdi Institute and post-doctoral research at Jam’iat al-Mustafa, Mashhad. His interests lie in exegesis of the Qur’an, Islamic and Western jurisprudence, human rights, mysticism and philosophy.
This is an in-person event and registration is mandatory.
Seating is limited. Register now for free.
Click to Register
Please Note:
This program is also marketed under the alternate title of “A Qur’anic Reading of Karbala: Comparing the Goals of Imam al-Husayn and Prophet Muhammad”
