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Who Speaks For Islam: The Modern Muslim Mind And Quest For A Brighter Future
Muslims today are challenged by extremism on one hand and atheism on the other. They often find themselves portrayed in a negative light by the media, and as a result are plagued by persecution.. How does this impact the lives of young Muslims?
Ibn Khaldun's Circle of Justice & Development : Applications for Current Islamic Finance Practice
This lecture presents the notions of law, justice, and development discussed in contemporary literature in light of Ibn Khaldun’s circle of justice and development.
Ibn Khaldun argued that the nature of laws enacted by the state governs the status of justice, which in turn determines development. Using the propositions derived from Ibn Khaldun’s circle of justice and development, the lecture will examine the current practice of Islamic finance.
Crescent from the Perspective of Astronomy, Sharia and Modern Science
Modern science and technology have influenced society's practice of crescent sighting. It has resulted in a change in perception of such a sensitive subject from the standpoint of Sunnah and Shari’a, in the process of the crescent sighting.
It is necessary to understand the reason behind such changes in perception and a unilateral outlook that has caused such a debate.
Speaker:
Astronomer, Sheikh Salman bin Jabor Al Thani,
President, Qatar Astronomical Center
Moral Discussions on The Concept of “Altering God’s Creation”
Editing our children’s genomes has become a reality. The birth of the first gene-edited babies was declared in October 2018 and concurrently triggered huge controversies worldwide.
This lecture will examine the scope of parental authority on their children, while providing insights on the relationship between modern technology and the concept of Taghyir, through the lens of Islamic tradition.
The event will be led by:
Ibrahim Al-Zarqali's Contribution to Astronomy
Known as Arzachel to the western world, Ibrahim al-Zarqali was a leading Muslim astronomer who left an indelible mark on the global stage. One of the craters on the Moon carries his name.
MAKER-MAJLIS: ISLAM IN A GLOBAL WORLD
Maker-Majlis is an innovative space where the focus is a fusion of:
Muslim Scholarship in the Humanities across the Indian Subcontinent
As part of building bridges that foster an understanding of the two nations, Qatar and India, the Muhammad Bin Hamad Al Thani Center for
The Role of Awqaf in Supporting the Social Economic and Cultural Welfare of the Qatari Society
The lecture will introduce the concept of
Digital Currency from Shari‘ah, Economic & Practical Perspective
Discussing the topic from three different perspectives, this symposium will invite three prominent speakers to give a detailed insight into the subject.