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, 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...