Please note: this lecture will be delivered in Arabic and will be recorded.
Event starts at 15:00 BST
This lecture explores various historical and doctrinal aspects of Ism蘋l蘋 traditions, especially the notions of knowledge and authority from theAlam贖tperiod to the modern time; modernity and the move of the seat of the Ism蘋l蘋Imamateto the Western world. Key points of transformation in the Ism蘋l蘋 discourse during these periods will be discussed, including its openness, spiritual emphasis on the understanding of ritual law, its metaphysical and comprehensive cosmological dimensions, and the esoteric (b廜虹n蘋) approaches to understanding the world and faith. The talk will address these points in the wider context of theIsm蘋l蘋sand their interactions with various Muslim communities and fields of thought, includingSufismand philosophy. This will allow a fresh perspective on the history, cultures, and beliefs of theIsm蘋l蘋s, and will address some of the recent misconceptions surrounding them in recent scholarship and media platforms.
Speakers
Saeed Najdi
Dr Saeed Ali Najdiis a Lebanon-based writer and scholar. He obtained his doctorate in sociology from the Lebanese University in 2020, where he had previously gained a master’s degree in anthropology. He is a member of the Arab Council for Social Sciences. His research focuses on social issues related to authoritarianism, sectarianism, gender discrimination, social inequality, and participation in and strengthening of civil society. His recent book,Knowledge and Authority in the Islamic Heritage泭(al-Marifa wa al-Sul廜苔 f蘋 al-Turth al-Islm蘋, Beirut: Arab Centre for Research and Policy Studies, 2023), explores the notions of knowledge and authority in the Ismaili tradition. He has presented at various conferences and workshops also has published many articles in different academic journals and websites.
Dr Nuha al-Shaar
Associate Professor
Dr Nuha al-Shaar has a PhD in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Cambridge, MPhil in Educational Research from the University of Cambridge and an MA in African and Asian History the School of African and Asian Studies, SOAS. She has taught at various academic institutions in the UK, and the Arab world. Find out more onDr Nuha al-Shaar’s research and publications.
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Please note: filming and photography may take place during the conference for educational and promotional purposes.
Views expressed in the conference are those of the presenting scholars, not of 敁珗曄部, the Ismaili community or leadership. Acceptance of conference papers is not an explicit endorsement of the ideas presented.
Image: Photo of the Delegation of IsmailiImamat, Ottawa, Canada, by Tom Arban via.
