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SUMMARY:ICAIR’S First Ladies only Seminar ‘Are there locks on their hearts…’
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 25th November 2023\, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) held a sisters-only seminar at WF House\, Harefield\, London. The seminar\, which was attended by 60 sisters\, focused on the theme of ‘guidance’ in the Sermon of Fadak\, narrated by Sayyida Fatima (a)\, following the death of the Prophet. \nThe seminar was led by Aalima Fatemah Meghji\, a graduate of the Islamic seminary. Aalima Meghji studied at Jamiat az-Zahra and completed the master’s program in Qur’anic Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences with honours. She is currently an instructor at the Mizan Institute\, leading the Sisters Department. Moreover\, she has been teaching in a professional capacity for several years\, previously serving as the Islamic Director at the Az-Zahraa Islamic Academy. Her current projects include a book on human evolution in the Shi’ite tradition\, and her research interests include the principles of tafsir\, Qur’anic hermeneutics\, and women in the tradition. \nThe seminar opened with a historical contextualisation of the question posed by Sayyida Fatima (a) in the sermon: “Are there locks on their hearts?” Aalima Meghji related this question to Sayyida Fatima (a)’s reprimanding of the Muslims’ misguidance\, owing to their abandonment of the Qur’an and the Prophet. \nHaving outlined the context of this question\, the seminar participants were split into small groups\, to discuss how Qur’anic verses approach the subject of locked hearts. Two themes emerged from these discussions: on the one hand\, the Qur’an’s emphasis on how God seals the hearts of individuals and\, on the other\, the Qur’an’s emphasis on the impact of individual actions for the sealing of hearts. This discussion and its relevant verses relate more broadly to wider discussions on free will vs. predestination that Muslim theologians have debated for centuries. \nTo further analyse these two themes\, Aalima Meghji introduced the two-tier categorisation of guidance stipulated in Ayatollah Jawad Amoli’s thematic tafsir of the Qur’an. Namely\, an initial and general guidance\, open to all\, and a secondary guidance that is consequential to an individual’s actions. Following a detailed explanation of these two categories\, Aalima Meghji closed the seminar by relating these categories back to the question of locked hearts\, emphasising how guidance is accessible to all\, whilst locked hearts are the consequences of our actions. \nThis seminar was held in line with ICAIR’s mission to empower the community through access to scholarship on Shi’i Islam.
URL:https://icair.web-02.world-federation.org/event/icairs-first-ladies-only-seminar-are-there-locks-on-their-hearts/
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SUMMARY:ICAIR Seminar: Tawassul and Ziyarah in Islamic Thought
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 tradition. Dr Khetia examined the Qurʾanic and hadith sources that underpin these practices\, their philosophical significance\, and their evolution throughout Islamic history. \nHe also discussed the theological debates surrounding intercession\, the spiritual and communal role of Ziyarah\, and contemporary perspectives on these long-standing traditions. Attendees benefited from an engaging discussion\, followed by dinner and fellowship at the venue. \nThe seminar fostered a deeper understanding of how these devotional practices continue to enrich Shiʿa spiritual life and community cohesion.
URL:https://icair.web-02.world-federation.org/event/icair-seminar-tawassul-and-ziyarah-in-islamic-thought/
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SUMMARY:From Stigma to Support: A Research & Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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. \nModern medicine can now sustain the body long after an illness has become irreversible. The questions this raises\, around life support and resuscitation\, and the withholding and withdrawal of treatment\, are among the most difficult that patients\, families\, and clinicians face\, and they call for careful engagement from both medicine and the Islamic tradition. \n\nWorkshop Overview\n  \nThis workshop brings together research‑informed understanding and practical pastoral guidance to strengthen mental‑health support within our communities. \n  \nPart One — Research Presentation \nIt will open with Fatima Bandali\, presenting research she conducted as part of the Hawza Online Supervised Research Programme. Drawing on lived experiences\, community narratives\, and Shi‘i theological principles\, she will discuss how cultural expectations and misapplied religious concepts can contribute to silence around distress\, and how faith can support compassionate\, constructive\, and resilient approaches to well-being. \n  \nPart Two — Practical Training Session \nThis will be followed by a training session with Sayyid Sameer Ali\, a licensed faith‑based counsellor\, who will offer a practical introduction to Critical Incident Stress Management. In this session\, he will outline key approaches for responding to crisis situations in pastoral settings\, including supportive communication\, recognising indicators of risk\, applying the SAFER model with spiritual sensitivity\, and making appropriate referrals. \n  \nWho is this for? \nThis workshop is intended for scholars\, community leaders\, educators\, and those supporting wellbeing in faith‑based settings.\n \n  \nHow to express your interest \nAttendance at this workshop is by invitation. If you would like to be considered\, please register your interest by 15 April 2026. \n  \nSelected participants will be contacted by email with confirmation and further details. \nWe hope this workshop will be a meaningful step toward strengthening mental‑health support within our communities.
URL:https://icair.web-02.world-federation.org/event/from-stigma-to-support-a-research-training-workshop/
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