The Ethics of Karbala: A Virtual Seminar with Professor Cyrus Ali Zargar On Sunday, July 21st, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) hosted a virtual seminar entitled “The Ethics of Karbala.” The session featured Professor Cyrus Ali Zargar, Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Central Florida, who explored the...
On Saturday, August 3rd, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) hosted an in-person seminar at The WF House, Moorhall Road, UB9 6NS, titled “Shahida Bint al-Huda and Her Novels.” The lecture was delivered by Dr Hawraa Al-Hassan, an affiliated researcher at the University of Cambridge, whose scholarship explores how modern Arabic fiction intersects...
On Saturday, October 5th, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) hosted an in-person seminar titled “Tawassul and Ziyarah in Islamic Thought” at The WF House. The evening featured Shaykh Dr Vinay Khetia, who delivered a thought-provoking exploration of the theological and historical foundations of Tawassul (intercession) and Ziyarah (visitation) within the Imami Shiʿa...
On Saturday, December 14th, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) hosted an in-person seminar at The WF House, Moorhall Road, UB9 6NS, featuring Ayatollah Syed Aqeel al-Gharavi. The session explored the enduring relevance of Akhbarism and Usulism—two pivotal intellectual traditions within Shi‘i Islam—and their influence on contemporary debates in Islamic thought. Ayatollah al-Gharavi...
On Friday, January 31st 2025, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) held an in-person seminar at The WF House, Moorhall Road, UB9 6NS, entitled “What is Nahj al-Balagha About?” The session was presented by Dr George Warner, who guided attendees through a penetrating examination of Nahj al-Balagha—its scope, its silences, and the intentions...
On Friday, March 7th, 2025, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) hosted an in-person seminar at The WF House, Moorhall Road, UB9 6NS, entitled “Legacy of Insight: The Ahl al-Bayt’s (a) Contribution to Qur’anic Exegesis.” The seminar was delivered by Dr Shaykh Mohammed Ali Ismail and formed part of ICAIR’s Ramadan series, aligning...
Faith and the Future: Challenges and Opportunities An international conference addressing the key challenges and opportunities facing the community in a rapidly changing world. Join scholars, professionals, and community leaders for a weekend of presentations, workshops, and in-depth discussions on the most pressing issues facing those striving to live faithfully in today’s world. Themes include:...
Join us for a special evening with Sayyid Muneer al-Khabbaz, as he explores what it truly means to connect with the Ahl al-Bayt (a) and live in meaningful anticipation of the 12th Imam (aj) — here and now, in our modern world. 🗓️ Sunday 3rd August 🕖 7:00 PM 📍 WF House, Moorhall Road, Harefield,...
We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the ICAIR Islamic Futures Symposium on Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets in Islamic Law next week, inshaAllah. Details: 📅 Saturday 22 November 2025 🕐 1:00 PM 📍 WF House, Moorhall Road, Harefield, UB9 6NS The programme will begin with lunch at 1:00 PM, followed by a series of short...
The International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) and Risalah Training Institute (RTI) are pleased to announce that expressions of interest are now open for our upcoming Research & Training Workshop on Faith-Informed Mental Health and Crisis Response, taking place online on Sunday 26 April 2026. Modern medicine can now sustain the body long after...
📚 ICAIR Virtual Education Symposium 2026 Synthesising Tradition & Innovation: Evidence-Based Case Studies in Islamic Schooling ICAIR is pleased to invite teachers, administrators, and educational leaders to an online symposium exploring practical and research-driven approaches to Islamic education in the contemporary world. 🗓 Saturday 30 May 2026 💻 Online (Zoom) 🕕 6am–11am PDT 🕘 9am–2pm...
The International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) is pleased to announce two upcoming events on the ethics of end-of-life care, taking place at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Centre, Vancouver, over the weekend of 3–5 July 2026, in collaboration with IMI Canada and NASIMCO. Modern medicine can now sustain the body long after an illness has become irreversible....