Al-Mahdi Institute

AMI Students present at Shireland Academy on Islam
http://almahdi.edu/…/ami-students-prese nt-at-shireland-acad…

In December The Shia Scholars Forum met and had a discussion on Shi'ite Mourning Rituals
http://almahdi.edu/…/ssf-the-origins-an d-scope-of-shi-ite-m…

Presentation by Dr Emanuelle Degli Esposti
http://almahdi.edu/…/research-seminar-b eing-shia-in-europe-…

Dr Mustapha Sheikh (University of Leeds) Framed in a Critical Muslim Studies approach, this paper offers a new understanding of the Ḥanafī position on alcohol, following major public debates on the question of alcohol sparked by prominent members of Al-Azhar University (Egypt) in 2012. Close textual analysis of a range of primary sources in Arabic and Urdu are foundational to the paper, as are the categorisation and contextualisation of Ḥanafī discourse on khamr and nabidh. The paper constitutes a radical break from the “normal science” of Islamic studies in its critique of hegemonic discourses which have essentialised Islam on the basis of specific ontic manifestations.

Shaykh Mahmood represents AMI at St Chad's cathedral Civic Mass
http://www.almahdi.edu/events/details/civ ic-mass

Theological Baptist students have scriptural reasoning with Al-Mahdi Institute students.
http://www.almahdi.edu/eve…/details/bms -scriptural-reasoning

Insightful workshop led by Dr Chris Hewer on 'Understanding Islam and Christianity'
http://www.almahdi.edu/…/understanding- islam-and-christiani…

AMI library book club will be discussing: 'The Devil's Cup' by Stewart Lee Allen.
Did the advent of coffee give birth to an enlightened western civilization? Is coffee the substance that drives history? From the cliffhanging villages of Southern Yemen to a cavernous coffeehouse in Calcutta. Those who deny the power of coffee (namely tea drinkers) do so at their own peril!
... Hard copy available at AMI library
Refreshments will be served!
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In honour of National Inter-faith week, AMI will be hosting an 'Understanding Islam & Christianity' workshop with Dr Chris Hewer on Saturday 17th November 2018 at 10am - 5pm. Limited spaces remain so register now to secure your place... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/myevent?eid= 51806276969

Last Tafsīr session with Shaykh Tajri on Sūrat al-Wāqi’ah tonight

"Karbala in London: Genealogy and Continuity of Contested Expressions of Muharram Rituals among British South Asian Twelver Shia Muslims"
Presented by Dr Sufyan Abid Dogra (PhD in Anthropology)
... Abstract: "The roots of the power struggle over authority and recognition among various factions of Twelver Shias of South Asian background living in London revolves around the idea of how the ‘true and authentic’ Shia Islam is practised through Ashura Rituals. The theological and political genealogy of this struggle can be traced by examining the history of Shia Islam in South Asia and by analysing the migration of Shia Muslims from India to Pakistan during 1947 partition of sub-continent, and subsequent migration to Britain from South Asia. This seminar will present the historical analysis and ethnographic accounts on Shia Islam and how it is practised in London. The influence of London based Iranian and Iraqi Shia transnational networks are vital to understand in order to approach the internal groupings of adherents in London based South Asian Hussanias. While some South Asian origin Shias confirm to the Iran-backed reformist versions of globally standardised ritual commemoration of Ashura, others detest this and search for religious reinterpretations that may legitimise their South Asian ways of commemorating the Ashura ritual"Abstract: "The roots of the power struggle over authority and recognition among various factions of Twelver Shias of South Asian background living in London revolves around the idea of how the ‘true and authentic’ Shia Islam is practised through Ashura Rituals. The theological and political genealogy of this struggle can be traced by examining the history of Shia Islam in South Asia and by analysing the migration of Shia Muslims from India to Pakistan during 1947 partition of sub-continent, and subsequent migration to Britain from South Asia. This seminar will present the historical analysis and ethnographic accounts on Shia Islam and how it is practised in London. The influence of London based Iranian and Iraqi Shia transnational networks are vital to understand in order to approach the internal groupings of adherents in London based South Asian Hussanias. While some South Asian origin Shias confirm to the Iran-backed reformist versions of globally standardised ritual commemoration of Ashura, others detest this and search for religious reinterpretations that may legitimise their South Asian ways of commemorating the Ashura ritual"
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Arbaeen Lecture Series by Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain is back! The topic of discussion is; "Discovering God: through yourself" to be held from 18th - 22nd October 2018 at AMI. All are welcome to attend (see poster below for full details)

"Discovering God : Universal Principles of Spirituality" coming soon this #arbaeen 18th - 22nd October 2018

Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Wāqi’ah by Shaykh Muhammed Reza Tajri

https://mailchi.mp/…/ami-hawza-programm e-last-chance-to-enr…

Only one week to go before applications close for our Hawza Programme starting September 2018! Study full-time over four years or part-time at a pace to suit you with distance learning options available too!
Scholarships for full-time study including accommodation and/or monthly stipends are also available for full-time in-house students! (Only one scholarship remaining - apply now to start your journey)
APPLY NOW >> http://www.almahdi.edu/apply-online
.. . Deadline for Applications: 27th August 2018
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We had a very warm welcome, this is a very friendly place. We enjoyed our visit and look forward to possibly visiting again in the future. I loved the multi faith chapel, it's such an inclusive asset to the community.

WEDNESDAY 16TH DECEMBER

7:30pm



Quran Recitation

&

Majlis Tarheem

For

Isaal-e-Sawaab

Of

Marhoom :



Sayyid Abu Ghaith,

Mukhtar Ali

&

Muezzin Bilal

{ Mhmd Raza Karmali }



Followed By Niaz



Please Attend on Time

Jazakallah Khayr



Al-Mahdi Institute

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BIRMINGHAM

B29-6RB



Info : 07947-897972

Salam Yaa IMAM E ZAMANA (a.s)

Really good work that AMI is doing! It's lovely to see their involvement on social media such as Facebook and Twitter, and giving followers suggestions on interesting books to read. Keep up the good work :)

Open, scholastic, broad minded, inclusive, spiritual, with a message of peace, tolerance, love and self reform

Live, work and study here...what more can I say! Just amazing!

It's a great help of mankind , loads of respect , regards, & best wishes for the growth of this project & people working forit

Great hospitality and open hearts. I look forward to developing links with the Institute

Fain

Excellent course for hawza, with fantastic teachers, students and great co-ordinators!

يقول رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم(اختلاف امتي رحمة)