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SUMMARY:Discovering Divine Universal Laws: Lecture 4 on Ecological Colonisation
DESCRIPTION:The “Discovering Divine Universal Laws through the Qur’an and Cosmos” Free Lecture Series continues with Lecture 4: Ecological Colonisation. This session examines the colonial mindset that actively disrupts the mizan (balance) established by the Divine in creation. We will trace the roots of this disruption from early Western expansion right through to the mechanisms of present-day ecological settler colonisation\, exploring how this mindset has consistently dispossessed peoples and lands\, exploited natural resources\, altered ecosystems\, and drastically reshaped cultural narratives worldwide. \nThrough compelling case studies and rigorous critical analysis\, this lecture will address several pivotal issues: the primary role of colonisation in resource extraction; the calculated use of “conservation” policies as a tool for dispossession; and the deep persistence of colonial legacies in modern governance. Furthermore\, we will investigate the pervasive influence of Hollywood\, media\, and corporate power in perpetuating this destructive worldview. The session promises to uncover the realities behind “greenwashing\,” expose the hidden agendas of global NGOs\, and detail the continuing patterns of ecological settler colonisation\, particularly in Africa and Palestine. \nBy the conclusion of the lecture\, participants will be fully equipped to recognize and challenge the language\, policies\, and practices that perpetuate environmental injustice. The goal is to envision and implement approaches rooted in justice\, ethical stewardship\, and the foundational Qur’anic principle of mizan. \nDate: Saturday\, December 6 \nTime: 3:00 PM (Makkah Time) \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://maqasid.org/event/ecological-colonisation/
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SUMMARY:Maqasid Interconnection: Surah Al-Isra\, Al-Kahf\, and Maryam
DESCRIPTION:Maqasid Institute invites you to our first Monthly Discussion Session\, featuring a scholarly dialogue led by our member\, Brother Yahya Muhamad. \nIn this session\, we will talk about why Surahs Al-Isra\, Al-Kahf\, and Maryam come in this specific order in the Quran. We will look at the link between the miraculous stories in these Surahs and how they work together to support our faith and understanding. \nThis session features personal reflections and discussions. The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official views of Maqasid Institute. \nEvent Details:\n\n\nPresenter: Br. Yahya Muhamad \n\n\nDate:  Saturday \,April 4th \n\n\nTime: 3:00 PM (Makkah Time) \n\n\nLocation: Online (Registration Required) \n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://maqasid.org/event/maqasid-interconnection-surah-al-isra-al-kahf-and-maryam/
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SUMMARY:Towards Hayat Al-Tayyibah: Qur'anic Guidance for Good Life
DESCRIPTION:This course explores the concept of Hayyat Al-Tayyibah (Good Life) from an Islamic holistic perspective\, integrating insights from modern psychology\, sociology\, neuroscience\, and Islamic studies. It aims to reconnect participants with the Qur’anic understanding of a good life\, emphasizing timeless values that promote mental\, physical\, and spiritual well-being. Participants will learn how to use the Qur’an as a framework for thinking\, envisioning\, and interpreting the world around them\, moving beyond ritual practice to a deeper understanding of life’s purpose. The course is designed for a general audience and provides practical guidance for personal and community growth. Through this journey\, participants will explore the relationship between faith\, positive psychology\, moral development\, and overall life satisfaction\, ultimately learning how to cultivate balanced\, meaningful\, and purposeful lives. \nSchedule : \nLive sessions (Makkah Time — UTC+3): \n\nMay 9 — 2:30 PM\nMay 10 — 2:30 PM\nMay 16 — 2:30 PM\nMay 17 — 2:30 PM\n\nClick here for more information \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://maqasid.org/event/towards-hayat-al-tayyibah/
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SUMMARY:Created to Prosper: Civilizational Progress towards Hayat Al-Tayyibah
DESCRIPTION: This course explores the Qur’anic purpose of human existence by integrating ʿibādah\, ʿimārat al-arḍ\, tawḥīd\, and ḥayāt al-ṭayyibah into a single vision of Muslim life. Moving beyond a ritual-only definition of worship\, it presents civilizational building as a form of devotion when grounded in divine consciousness and directed toward the flourishing of creation. Across four interactive sessions\, participants will examine the theological foundations\, historical achievements\, and stages of civilizational disconnection\, ultimately inviting learners to reflect on their own fields and transform their daily work into a purposeful contribution to ʿimārat al-arḍ and the pursuit of a good life. \n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule : \nLive sessions (Makkah Time — UTC+3): \n\nJuly 25 — 3:00 PM\nJuly 26 — 3:00 PM\nAug 1 — 3:00 PM\nAug 2 — 3:00 PM\n\nClick here for more information \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://maqasid.org/event/created-to-prosper/
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SUMMARY:Paradigms of Maqasid Thought Inside and Beyond Usuli Discourse: Insights from Ahmad Al-Raysuni and Jasser Auda
DESCRIPTION:Maqasid Institute invites you to our Monthly Discussion Session for July\, featuring a scholarly dialogue led by Sheikh Fazwee Nawaz. \nThis lecture examines two influential models of Maqasid Thought through the works of Ahmad Al-Raysuni and Jasser Auda. It explores Maqasid both as a Shariah-based methodology for legal reasoning and as a broader intellectual framework for: \n\n\nReforming Muslim thought. \n\n\nUnderstanding reality. \n\n\nResponding to contemporary challenges. \n\n\nSheikh Fazwee Nawaz\nSheikh Fazwee Nawaz is a graduate of Islamic Studies from Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies\, Sri Lanka\, and holds a degree in Social Sciences from the Open University of Sri Lanka. He has received specialized training in Islamic sciences\, the Arabic language\, and contemporary Islamic thought. \nAcademic Interests:\n\n\nUsul al-Fiqh (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence). \n\n\nMaqasid al-Shariah (Objectives of Islamic Law). \n\n\nQur’anic Studies. \n\n\nIslamic intellectual history and contemporary Islamic thought. \n\n\nExploring the relevance of classical Islamic scholarship to contemporary intellectual and social challenges. \n\n\nCurrent Position:\nCurrently\, he serves as a Research Assistant in the fields of Islamic Studies and Humanities\, contributing to academic research and scholarly projects. \nSession Details:\nDate: July 4\, 2026\nTime: 3 PM Makkah Time \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://maqasid.org/event/paradigms-of-maqasid-thought-inside-and-beyond-usuli-discourse-insights-from-ahmad-al-raysuni-and-jasser-auda/
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SUMMARY:AI and the Future of Humanity: Key Ethical and Practical Challenges and Key Questions
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Monthly MI Discussion Session series\, Maqasid Institute is pleased to present its August Discussion Session\, bringing together speakers to explore the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence and its implications for the future of humanity. \nArtificial Intelligence is transforming the way we live\, learn\, work\, communicate\, and make decisions. Alongside these developments come important ethical\, practical\, and human questions that call for thoughtful reflection and meaningful discussion. \nIn this August session\, we will explore key challenges surrounding AI and consider some of the essential questions humanity needs to ask as technology continues to advance. \nOur Speakers:\n\nDr. Syed Iftikhar Ali Gilani: Islamic Studies Academic | Researcher | University Teacher PhD in Islamic Thought and Civilization from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)\, with more than twenty years of teaching\, research and academic leadership experience. Published 19 peer-reviewed research papers including Scopusindexed publications\, supervised forty MPhil theses\, authored four books\, and actively participated in international research collaborations. Research interests include Islamic Thought\, Seerah Studies\, Interfaith Relations\, Contemporary Islamic Issues.\nSr. Syeda Hajra:  Counselling Psychologist at the Department of Mind and Behavioral Therapy\, Shifaa Hospital\, Bangalore. With experience in evidence-based counselling and psychological research\, she combines clinical insights with academic inquiry to explore human behaviour and mental well-being. Her professional interests include the psychological implications of artificial intelligence and the integration of Islamic psychology concepts with contemporary psychological science\, with a focus on cognition\, reflection\, emotional health\, and holistic human development.\nDr. Humna Khalid: MPhil Clinical Psychologist and an Associate Clinical Psychologist at ShifaWorks\, a faith-integrated mental health practice committed to providing culturally and spiritually sensitive psychological care. Her work focuses on helping individuals navigate emotional and psychological challenges through evidence-based interventions while recognizing the importance of faith\, values\, and meaning in the healing process.\n\nSession Details:\nDate: August 15\, 2026\nTime: 3 PM Makkah Time \n  \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://maqasid.org/event/ai-and-the-future-of-humanity/
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