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AKU-ISMC's Muslim Culture and Societies 2020 - Introduction to the Study of Islam and Muslims
AKU-ISMC are pleased to share details of the second in AKU-ISMC's Muslim Culture and Societies 2020 online short course series: “Introduction to the Study of Islam and Muslims”.
Running on consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:30-5:30pm BST from 14-30 July, the course provides an introduction to the development of Islamic thought and institutions from the seventh century to the present day. The course fee is £35.00 for general admission and £15.00 for AKU alumni and all students.
The key Learning Objectives are:
- To understand the development and variety of Islamic thought
- To analyse why different actors have been able to define Islam successfully for Muslims
- To evaluate the agendas that underlie scholarship on Islam and Muslims
To read more or register for this course please visit EventBrite. |
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Concerned About Paying School Fees?
Covid-19 has had a major impact on the UK Economy. The furlough scheme and the uncertainty in the jobs market has had a strain on household finances. This can lead to worries about paying for school fees. If you are concerned about your financial situation, the Education Board and Economic Planning board are here to help. We are offering confidential one-to-one conversations to discuss school fees and your personal financial planning. If you would like to know more, please contact us akeb@iiuk.org. |
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New Wise Wallets Episode on Wills - Administering an Estate
Next in the series on Wills by AKEPB and the Legal Committee, the Wise Wallets podcast examines what to do when someone passes away, and what Administering an Estate involves. Episode #8 goes into detail about where to register a death and who to inform. It also explains who administers the estate and what the process is when dealing with the deceased’s assets and liabilities. To find out more tune into the latest episode now. For any questions, please contact AKEPB via email on EPBUKInfo@iiuk.org. |
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Loneliness Awareness Week
Are you feeling lonely, particularly in this unusual time of social distancing? Take time this week to remind yourself that your feelings are valid and important, and that you have a community supporting you. Loneliness Awareness Week was started by Marmalade Trust to break the stigma attached to loneliness. Read more here. This week, and moving forward, WAP encourages the Jamat to try to speak openly about how you are feeling to loved ones, and check in with them. Watch a recording of the WAP Sisterhood session, that ‘lifted the lid on loneliness’ here. |
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Sema Yoga
"There is a voice that doesn't use words. Listen" - Rumi
Sema Yoga invites you to start your Saturday listening into your body and breath. The weekend is a time to unwind and energise. Let's come together as a community and dive into a yoga practice designed to do just that! Join us this Saturday 20 June at 9.30am BST this week via this Zoom link. |
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Ramadan Calendar Feedback Survey
During the month of Ramadan, families across the jurisdiction participated in the activities outlined in our Ramadan Calendar, exploring the ideas of love and compassion and our responsibility to care for Allah’s creation. To help us improve the Calendar for future years, we would like to request two minutes of your time, to provide feedback on your experience with the Calendar via the survey here. If you would like more information on ways in which children can engage with their faith through online Ta`lim classes, please email us at ITREB.primaryRE@iiuk.org. |
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ITREB Thought of the Day
Sufi tradition tells the story of a great encounter between Ibn Rushd, known in Europe as Averroes – the founder of rationalism and a master of the physical sciences; and Ibn Arabi, known as Sheikh al-Akbar – mystic, scholar of metaphysics and master of the spiritual realm. Ibn Rushd, already famous and admired for his methodical analysis and scientific mind, is curious to meet the young novice Ibn Arabi, whose allegorical, intuitive wisdom is already causing a stir among 13th century Muslim scholars. Ibn Rushd offers Ibn Arabi a concrete worldview, established by rigorous study and experimentation. “Yes,” replies Ibn Arabi and the senior scholar smiles, resplendent in the comfort of his own knowledge. “And no,” Ibn Arabi continues. Rational, methodical science – complacent in its own certitude, is useful yes, but without due recourse to the metaphysical and the spiritual, its worldview is hollow and lacking. As another great physicist, Albert Einstein, wrote: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the Mysterious — the knowledge of the existence of something unfathomable to us, the manifestation of the most profound reason coupled with the most brilliant beauty.” |
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