‘The challenge of Ramadhan: intellectual expansion, moral improvement and spiritual ascension’

The mention of the month of Ramadhan brings to mind fasting, recitation of the Qur’an, attending mosque, increasing blessings, communal and family bonds and iftar (breaking the fast). Behind these true but apparent characteristics of Ramadhan, there is a deep call to humanity, not just to Muslims, to challenge their intellect, morality and spirituality.

CISS Reseacher report on WOCMES 2010

Every 4 years, the World Congress for Middle East Studies convenes at an international academic institution, the site this year being Barcelona.

Karbala and Baghdad suffer two bomb attacks killing 40 people

At least 40 people were killed and 68 injured in two bomb attacks Monday in the Shi’a holy city of Karbala, Iraq as large crowds gathered to celebrate the birth of the Twelfth Shi’i Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi.

A comment on Dr. Zaik Naik’s statement about Yazid b. Muawiyah

Transcending theology and politics: the moral argument on Dr. Zakir Naik’s statement about Yazid b. Muawiyah

With the recent furore about Dr. Zakir Naik’s ban on entering the United Kingdom, it may help to look at the core concern Shi’i Muslims and Muslims in general have on Dr. Zakir Naik. The most important of which is his statement on the tragedy of Karbala and the character of Yazid, the son of Muawiyah (the 1st Ummayyad caliph).

CISS researcher presents paper at World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies, Barcelona

CISS researcher presents paper at World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies, Barcelona

During July 19th – 24th 2010, CISS researcher, Sajad Jiyad, will be presenting a paper at the World Congress for Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES) in Barcelona.