Maqasid Institute

Advanced Course in Maqasid Methodology-Winter cohort
2022-12-18 14:00 - 2023-03-12 23:00 (America/Toronto)
This course guides knowledge seekers & researchers to approach the revelation (Quran & Sunnah) for perspective and answers to address your real-life challenges, questions and issues, and global phenomena (poverty, climate change..etc). Learners will utilize the Maqasid Methodology, an original and comprehensive understanding drawn from revelation through contemporary study.

Maqasid Institute's Research Forum
2023-02-25 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
This series of research forums pursue the following objectives:

To serve as an Interdisciplinary discussion platform for researchers from various fields (academic and applied)
To serve as a unified platform for discussions between subject-matter experts and methodology experts
To provide a Platform for collective ijtihad on topics requiring expert knowledge from various fields
To effect the adoption of the Maqasid Methodology
To promote the Maqasid vision of Islah & Tajdid

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Maqasid Institute's Research Forum - 2nd session
2023-03-19 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
Spirituality in Social Work: Why and How the Needs for Faith and Quest for Meaning Should be Addressed in Counseling
An initial observation is that social work currently faces a crisis. Psychological and social issues affect numerous people, and institutional responses often fail to provide a sustainable and efficient solution to their suffering. For example, the social reintegration of ex-prisoners is low, as is the recovery of drug addicts. Even in countries that allocate large sums of money to social intervention schemes, excluded and vulnerable people suffering from various psychological and sociological problems have difficulty getting out. It could therefore be hypothesized that social action systems remain ineffective in most cases.
Secondly, we notice that the social and psychological aid services are in most cases based on a materialistic vision of the human being. Institutional social work and psychological counseling ignore in most cases the spiritual and religious dimension when they are not downright hostile to it. Moreover, their underlying belief system or intellectual assumption often ignores the spiritual dimension while promoting a materialist view of the world. In this regard, the expectation of beneficiaries to find the “meaning of life” or a reason to endure suffering often remains unanswered.
Nevertheless, some counterexamples show concern for faith-based intervention social work and counseling practices or healing traditions incorporating religious or spiritual elements. While some of these approaches are linked to particular religious denominations, others simply consider the spiritual dimension without being attached to a specific religion. For example, a socio-educational home is intended for the “healing” of drug addicts by proposing an approach that incorporates spiritual aspects by carefully considering the question of the “meaning” of life (Albrecht). Clearly acknowledging the “spiritual development” as being part of the promoted method to help drug addicts and focusing on the “quest for meaning”, this example seems particularly interesting to think about what could be a “spiritual” approach to social work. If various social work programs explore the spiritual dimension, it seems that most of them remained attached to religious organizations (Loue, 2017). Moreover, a few cases highlight an “Islamic” way of doing social work (Warden, 2013). However, so-called “Islamic” approaches are likely to remain superficial when they do not risk remaining superficial (see for instance Barise, 2005; Krafess, 2005), as they are not based on a framework founded on a holistic approach to the sacred texts (Quran and ahâdith).
In response to these gaps, this presentation aims at proposing a definition of what could be called an “Islamic” approach to intervention in the area of social work and counseling. For doing this, it first proposes a reflection on the plural nature of man, which implies a spiritual dimension whose needs have to be considered by psychological and social work practices. Secondly, it reflects on the ways an Islamic approach could be framed in both a holistic and teleological approach, using the Maqâsid methodology (Auda, 2021).

Advanced Course in Maqasid Methodology-Spring Cohort
2023-05-01 08:00 - 2023-07-31 23:00 (America/Toronto)

Quran Reflection Program
2023-05-24 08:00 - 2023-12-09 23:00 (America/Toronto)
The Quran is at the heart of Maqasid Institute’s scholarly approach and methodology. Continuous cycles of reflection on the Quran is a necessary step for every scholar and practitioner desiring to understand divine guidance in their field of inquiry. This seven-month program is designed to guide participants through one full-cycle of reflection. Its aim is to open hearts and minds to the objectives – maqasid – of the Quran through the Quran’s direct and more subtle forms of communication.
The program follows the suggestion by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that the Quran be read over seven periods and subsequently elaborated by his companions as Fa-m-y b-sh-aw-q, literally my mouth with longing, which apportioned the Quran equally over the seven periods of study.

The 5th IICIP
2023-07-18 21:30 - 2023-07-19 04:00 (America/Toronto) | Lokasi Kampus, Kaliurang St No.Km. 14,5, Krawitan, Umbulmartani, Ngemplak, Sleman Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
THE 5TH INTERNATIONAL INTENSIVE COURSE ON ISLAMIC PSYCHOLOGY- IICIP

Special sessions with

Prof. Jasser Auda

Topic: Maqasid Methodology for Islamic knowledge department

Dr. Zaid Barzinji

Topics; Practical approaches to applying the Maqasid Methodology
The strategic role of Muslims in global and strategic affairs

This coursework is an offline version of the intensive course in Islamic psychology over three weeks.
📆 This program will be held on: July 3rd – 21st, 2023

🖇️ Registration link:
https://bit.ly/IICIP2023_REG

🗺️ location:

Kampus Terpadu UII Jalan Kaliurang km 14.5,

Nizam Al-Quran
2023-08-01 00:00 - 2023-10-31 00:00 (America/Toronto)
نظام القرآن: نحو منهجية قرآنية لتأصيل العلوم الشرعية
يتناول هذا المساق موضوعات جديدة في المحتوى والطرح يقف المشارك خلالها على منهج فريد في فهم القرآن الكريم
يقدمه الشيخ الدكتور محمد عناية الله أسد سبحاني

Advanced Course in Maqasid Methodology-Fall cohort
2023-09-01 10:00 - 2023-11-30 22:00 (America/Toronto)

Maqasid Institute's Research Forum #7
2023-09-16 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
Reviving the heart in research: Centring Islamic Approaches in Decolonising Psychology Research
Speaker: Dr. Aliyah Shaikh
Psychology Research Consultant, Certified Trauma Therapist

Maqasid Approach to Hadith
2023-10-15 00:00 - 2023-12-31 00:00 (America/Toronto)
يقدم معهد المقاصد مساق النظر المقاصدي في التعامل مع الحديث النبوي لأستاذ الحديث الدكتور عمار الحريري
وهو مساق تأسيسي يقدم عن بعد في الحديث النبوي مكون من (36 ساعة تعليمية)، يهدف إلى إكساب الطالب مفاهيم أساسية وأدوات منهجية للتعامل مع السنة النبوية، حيث يتم التركيز على أهم المفاهيم والمسائل الحديثية وقراءة مختصرة لأهم المصادر في تدوين الحديث كالكتب الستة، ثم يكتسب الطالب تأصيلا أصوليا ضمن مقاربات ذات خلاصات مهمة حول مكانة خبر الواحد والاحتجاج به، ليختم الطالب المساق بالتركيز على الجانب الفقهي المقاصدي لأهميته في دراسة الأحاديث دراسة نقدية تمنح الطالب القدرة في بناء ملكة فقهية أقرب إلى روح الشريعة والنظام والنسق الواحد لها
يأتي هذا المساق ضمن عدد من المساقات التأسيسية التي يقدمها معهد المقاصد بهدف تزويد الطلاب والباحثين بالأدوات والمنهجيات اللازمة لإحداث نقلة منهجية في الاجتهاد الإسلامي المعاصر بفهم صحيح للوحي (القرآن والسنة).

AI Workshop 1: Prompting
2023-11-12 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Toronto) | Online via ZOOM
Workshop 1: Prompting
Are you ready to unlock the potential of effective communication with AI? Join us for an exciting and interactive journey into the art and science of prompt-writing.
📌 What to Expect:
In this workshop, you will:

Explore techniques to enhance your prompt-writing skills.
Gain insights into creating prompts that elicit desired responses from AI systems.
Understand the iterative process of refining prompts.
Learn to craft prompts for concise and informative AI-generated summaries.
Develop the skill to prompt AI models for logical inferences and predictions.
Discover how to transform prompts to generate different types of responses.
Explore methods to prompt AI systems for more detailed and comprehensive answers.

🔍 Pre-requisites:
All you need is a basic understanding of language models and AI-driven applications. While familiarity with AI terminologies and concepts is beneficial, it’s not mandatory. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm, and we’ll handle the rest!
🎯 Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to:

Master the art of iterative prompting for desired results.
Craft prompts that encourage AI systems to provide valuable summaries.
Develop the skill of prompting AI models for logical inferences and predictions.
Learn techniques for transforming prompts to get different responses.
Discover how to prompt AI systems for more comprehensive answers.

🌟 The Value of the Workshop:
As members of the Maqasid Institute organization, effective communication is vital to our mission. This workshop offers multiple benefits:

Enhanced Communication: Improve prompt-writing skills for valuable insights in research and decision-making.
Optimized AI Interactions: Make your work more efficient by unlocking AI’s full potential.
Adaptability: Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Join us on this journey and further our mission at the Maqasid Institute organization!

MI Research Forum #9
2023-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
The Future of Islamic Finance: Beyond Legalism and Shari’ah Compliance

We are excited to invite you to attend the MI monthly session of the Interdisciplinary Research Forum series by Shaykh Muhammed Foulds، a former Christian minister who reverted to Islam in the year 2000 while researching wildlife in Saudi Arabia. He is a trained raptor biologist and human ecologist. Graduate of the University of Wales. Sh. Muhammed is a professional tracker, falconer, and previously, a director of Lincolnshire Wildlife Park. He was also the head of conservation and education at a number of zoos and parks in the UK. While in South Africa he was trained as a safari guide.
Sh. Muhammad holds a BA (Hons) in Islamic Sciences from the London Muslim College. He also attended the advanced Arabic and Qur’anic studies at the Gloucester Islamic Academy. Currently, he holds the position of Head of Religious Affairs for Prison with Ministry of Justice at a large UK prison and Head Imam. He is also a writer and broadcaster at Hearts SEE International, a global movement dedicated to reconnecting the Ummah back to the Universal ayat in themselves, through history, and in the natural world. Lastly, Sh. Muhammed has been working alongside HRH Prince Charles, now King Charles III, who has a profound deep love for Islam.
During the MI Research Forum Sh. Muhammed will talk about how to reconnect with nature and read the Book of Nature (Kitab Al-Kawn). Also, during the talk he will address the question of what the Prophet was ordered to read and what was he contemplating on? To answer these and other related questions, Sh. Muhammed will use systems thinking to connect the ayats of the Qur’an and ayats in nature. The speaker will also discuss the current project of bringing Islam and Ecology alive through the UK Educational Curriculum for years ten and above.
Title: The Future of Islamic Finance: Beyond Legalism and Shari’ah Compliance

Date: November 18, 2023
Time; 13.00 Mecca/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register:
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

MI Research Forum #10
2023-12-02 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology: Charting a New Territory

Join us for a thought-provoking talk by Dr. Mohamed Gamal Abdelnour, where he delves into the Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology and explores the significance of Maqāṣid al-ʿAqīda. This event is open to all and promises to be an insightful exploration of Islamic theology.
Dr. Mohamed Gamal Abdelnour is a faculty member at the Faculty of Uṣūl al-Dīn, Al-Azhar University (Cairo) and a visiting research fellow at the University of York, U.K.
His talk will explore the key questions in his book, The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology: Toward a Theory of Maqāṣid al-ʿAqīda (Oxford University Press, 2022).
Some of the questions he will address include:

Is Islam a religion of orthopraxy alone?
Why did Islamic theology fail to develop a systemic genre of Maqāṣid al-ʿAqīda (Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology)?
How do we chart out a map to guide the process of founding such an area?
In what ways may the emerging Maqāṣid al-ʿAqīda benefit from the well-established Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿa (Higher Objectives of Islamic Law)? What are the ramifications of having an underdeveloped theology?

Join us in the 10th MI – Research Forum

Title: The Higher Objectives of Islamic Theology: Charting a New Territory
Date: December 2, 2023
Time; 15.00 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register:
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Re-imagining Economics: Transdisciplinary Approach
2024-03-09 17:00 - 2024-06-17 23:30 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
This course guides knowledge seekers & researchers to approach the revelation (Quran & Sunnah) for perspective and answers to address economic phenomena. Learners will utilize the Maqasid Methodology, an original and comprehensive understanding drawn from revelation through contemporary study. This course also addresses the limitations in contemporary Islamic studies, which have had a significant impact on how Islam is understood and practiced. The focus will be on an application in the economic, finance and banking fields.
The course consists of 6 units divided into 9 live sessions. There are 12 asynchronous online video lectures (50 minutes each) by Prof. Jasser Auda, with study materials available online via MI’s learning management system.

MI Research Forum #11
2024-04-27 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
Methodology of Musa Jarullah (1875-1949) in interpreting the Qur’an
by Prof. Dr. Elmira Akhmetova
Join us in the 11th MI – Research Forum

Title: Methodology of Musa Jarullah (1875-1949) in interpreting the Qur’an
Date: April 27, 2024
Time; 13.30 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register:
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Advanced Course in Maqasid Methodology-Spring 2024 Cohort
2024-05-04 10:00 - 2024-07-31 22:00 (America/Toronto)

MI Research Forum #12
2024-05-25 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
Reflecting on the Islamic Well-Being Index for Muslim Countries
by Dr. Daud Batchelor
Join us in the 12th MI – Research Forum

Title: Reflecting on the Islamic Well-Being Index for Muslim Countries
Date: May 25, 2024
Time; 13.30 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register:
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Reading the Book of Nature
2024-06-01 17:00 - 2024-07-27 23:30 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
This course, led by Shaikh Muhammad Foulds, delves into the intricate network of signs (ayats) in the Qur’an and in the world, which together represent the grand architecture of the universe. Through the study of the language of nature we can re-establish the profound bond between the Qur’an and the natural world. This knowledge will reshape the participants’ perspective and enrich their understanding of Allah’s creation.

MI Research Forum #13
2024-06-29 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
The Content and Message of Al-Mizan
by Dr. Ibrahim Ozdemir
Join us in the 13th MI – Research Forum

Title: The Content and Message of Al-Mizan
Date: June 29, 2024
Time; 17.00 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register:
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

MI Research Forum #14
2024-07-27 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
Re-imagining the Study of Economic Phenomena
by Dr. Ildus Rafikov
Join us in the 14th MI – Research Forum

Title: Re-imagining the Study of Economic Phenomena
Date: July 27, 2024
Time; 15.00 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register:
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

MI Research Forum #15
2024-08-31 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Istanbul) | Online via ZOOM
Islam, Welfare Social Services and Human Dignity
by Dr. Baptiste Brodard
Join us in the 15th MI – Research Forum

Title: Islam, Welfare Social Services and Human Dignity
Date: August 31, 2024
Time; 15.00 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the research forum, please click the link below to register:
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Full Reserve Banking aiming to eliminate High Inflation, massive Government Debt, Interest cost and Unemployment
2024-09-14 17:00 - 19:00 (Asia/Riyadh) | Online via ZOOM
Pakistan is currently grappling with high inflation, massive government debt, and soaring interest costs. To address these issues, a new proposal advocates for the implementation of full reserve banking. This approach aims to transform the financial landscape by completely separating money from credit, potentially eliminating government debt and reducing interest costs.
Full reserve banking, endorsed by economists like Milton Friedman, would enable the State Bank of Pakistan to control money creation more effectively. This system ensures banks act as true intermediaries and helps enhance financial stability by reallocating funds to productive investments. It aligns with Islamic finance principles of equity, transparency, and risk-sharing, promoting ethical and sustainable economic growth.
By adopting full reserve banking, Pakistan could achieve immediate relief from debt burdens and move towards a more inclusive and stable financial future.

By Mr. Qanit Khalilullah
A Highly Experienced Finance Expert, Business Leader, and Economist
Qanit is an accomplished finance and business leader with expertise in financial, supply chain, and tax management. His notable roles include Head of Internal Audit at Unilever Pakistan and Executive Vice President at Ufone. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and England & Wales, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) UK, he also completed a Senior Leadership program at Harvard Business School. Currently an Executive Director at a consulting firm, he is also a member of the Accounting Standards Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee at the Character Education Foundation. His specializations include economics, public policy, financial planning, and business advisory.

Title: Full Reserve Banking aiming to eliminate High Inflation, massive Government Debt, Interest cost and Unemployment
Date: September 12, 2024
Time; 17.00 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the event, please click the link below to register
https://maqasid.org/?ff_landing=14

Essence of Islamic Civilization-Fall 2024 Cohort
2024-09-21 10:00 - 2024-11-23 22:00 (America/Toronto)
This course provides a purpose-driven outlook into the civilizational nature of Islam, and its worldview based on the essential features of Islam: purposefulness, connectivity, and holism. It is designed with the clear perspective that every prophetic message carries a civilisational message: to change, progress, and improve human life and provide humanity with spiritual, social, and physical well-being. In the span of learning time, students will delve into the fundamental principles of Islamic civilization, comprehending its essence, purpose, worldview, and the transformative role of Revelation in societal and scholarly advancement.

Understanding the Maqasid Methodology within Islamic Psychology
2024-10-12 10:00 - 2025-01-26 22:00 (America/Toronto)
This course introduces the Maqasid Methodology as an Islamic framework for addressing questions and challenges within Islamic psychology. Rooted in Quranic and Prophetic teachings, the methodology equips researchers and practitioners with tools to integrate Islamic principles into the study of human behavior, mental health, and overall well-being.
This course is offered in cooperation with the Maqasid Institute, the Al-Balkhi Institute of Islamic Psychological Studies and Research, and the International Students of Islamic Psychology, combining expertise and resources from leading institutions in the field.
Designed for postgraduate students and researchers, the course provides a critical alternative to contemporary psychological approaches, highlighting the limitations of modern frameworks and offering a holistic, spiritually-aligned methodology.

هل يوجد نسق مقاصدي؟
2024-11-30 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Riyadh) | Online via ZOOM
يدعوكم معهد المقاصد لحضور محاضرة عامة بعنوان: هل يوجد نسق مقاصدي؟
تقدمها : د. جميلة تلوت – أستاذة الأصول والفكر الإسلامي بجامعة محمد الخامس الرباط، ورئيس تحرير مجلة الدراسات المقاصدية المعاصرة
كما تدرس الدراسات القرآنية بمعهد محمد السادس للقراءات والدراسات القرآنية، جامعة القرويين
التاريخ : السبت 30 نوفمبر 2024
الوقت: 3:00 مساءً بتوقيت مكة المكرمة
: محاور المحاضرة
تسعى المحاضرة إلى سبر إشكالية علمية المقاصد، وهل يمكن اليوم الحديث عن علم قائم مستقل بذاته اسمه علم المقاصد، مع القيام بوقفة تقييمية وتقويمية للتراكم المقاصدي. تسعى المحاضرة للإجابة على سؤال: هل التراكم على مستوى المؤلفات والمقالات والمحاضرات والندوات يمكن أن يؤدي بمجموعه إلى قيام علم المقاصد؟

سجل الآن ليصلك رابط الحضور

Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻah vs. Conventional Perspectives: Examining the Eligibility Criteria for Regulatory Capital Instruments
2024-12-28 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Riyadh) | Online via ZOOM
This lecture examines the intersection between Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻah perspective and conventional perspective with respect to wealth protection and the stability and resilience of financial systems in absorbing shocks and maintaining vital services.

Using regulatory capital instruments as a case study, the lecture highlights both the similarities in the overall objectives of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻah and conventional perspectives, and the stark differences regarding eligibility criteria for these instruments. Specifically, the lecture will focus on four criteria: the nature of the instrument used in structuring AT1 regulatory capital, the hierarchy of the instrument in relation to CET1 and other instruments, the nature of profit distribution and coupon payments, and the loss absorption mechanisms.

Dr. Madaa Mustafa
Independent Islamic Finance Consultant
Madaa Munjid served as a division director in the Department of Participation Finance. His responsibilities included acting as a point of reference for Sharīʻah-related issues, and conducting research on Sharīʻah-related topics in participation finance. Prior to joining the Department of Participation Finance, he was a member of the secretariat at the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB). In this role, he oversaw the Sharīʿah review process of the IFSB Standards, Guidance Notes and Technical Notes and represented the IFSB in meetings with the Sharīʿah Board of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, deliberating on potential Sharīʿah issues with the members of the Sharīʿah Board. He currently works as an independent consultant for Sharīʻah-related matters in Islamic finance.
Madaa obtained his PhD in Islamic finance from the Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIiBF) and his second Master’s Degree in Islamic Finance from International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance (INCEIF). His first Master’s Degree from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in (Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh). In addition he holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh) from IIUM.

Title: Maqāṣid al-Sharīʻah vs. Conventional Perspectives: Examining the Eligibility Criteria for Regulatory Capital Instruments
Date: December 28, 2024
Time; 17.00 Makkah/Istanbul
Online via ZOOM
To get the link to the event, please click the link below to register
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Qur'anic Tafsir (Exegesis): Contemporary Approaches
2025-01-22 00:00 - 2025-02-08 23:30 (America/Toronto)
The program explores the diverse methodologies and approaches used by classical and modern scholars in interpreting the Qur’an. Students will engage with the evolution of Tafsīr from early Islamic interpretations to contemporary analysis, gaining a deeper understanding of the complexities of hermeneutical tools applied throughout history. This course is offered in collaboration with The Center for Muslim & Christian Studies, Houston, fostering a unique interdisciplinary approach to Qur’anic studies.

Constructing the Theory of Human Basic Potential Based on the Quran
2025-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Riyadh) | Online via ZOOM
The lecture will focus on a framework for understanding human potential based on key insights from the Quran. It will explore four core human capacities: sensory perception, intellectual reasoning, emotional empathy, and moral awareness, highlighting their role in personal growth and psychological well-being. The discussion will emphasize the importance of nurturing these abilities in a balanced manner to achieve mental and emotional harmony. Drawing from Quranic teachings, the lecture integrates spiritual wisdom with psychological understanding, providing a unique perspective on human nature. Practical applications in mental health, education, and social development will also be addressed, offering valuable insights for personal and communal advancement. This approach aims to bridge traditional knowledge with contemporary practices, fostering a deeper appreciation of human potential.

Dr. Bagus Ryono
Dr. Bagus Riyono, president of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists (IAMP), is a psychology lecturer at Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia. His research focuses on Islamic psychology, covering motivation, personality, leadership, and organizational development. An industrial and organizational psychologist, he has consulted for major organizations since 1995. He earned his master’s in I/O Psychology from Hofstra University, New York. Dr. Riyono also leads SIETAR-Indonesia and Gerakan Indonesia Beradab, a movement for human dignity. His 2011 dissertation integrated conventional and spiritual theories of motivation. He co-founded Maqasid Institute Indonesia, focusing on sustainable development.

Speaker: Dr. Bagus Ryono
Title: “Constructing the Theory of Human Basic Potential Based on the Quran”
Date: January 24, 2025 (Friday)
Time: 3pm Mecca/Istanbul
To get the link to the event, please click the link below to register
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

The Utility of Analogical Reasoning for Knowing God in the Secular Age: A Nursian Perspective
2025-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Riyadh) | Online via ZOOM
Ibn Arabi’s famous statement to Imam Razi that knowing God is different from knowing His existence is generally held true among Muslims. Ideally, knowing God entails for Muslims building a connection with Him through a recognition of His attributes. The Islamic tradition has developed many methods to enable this recognition and connection, but the advent of modernity mostly dismantled the institutional structures wherein those methods could be operationalized. The famous scholar of Islam from the late Ottoman Empire and early Turkish Republic, Bediuzzaman Said Nursi (1878-1960), revitalized one such method with Qur’anic foundations and prevalence among the earlier generations of Muslims to deliver knowledge of God in the adverse conditions of the “Secular Age.” Based on the concurrence of the information that can be attained from the Qur’an, the Prophetic example, empirical observation of the cosmos, and the human self, this method Nursi called “analogical reasoning” (kıyas-ı temsilî) appears uniquely versatile in inferring what he claimed to be “demonstrative” knowledge about God and His creation from observed reality. In this presentation, we will try to understand the foundations of Nursi’s method of analogical reasoning.

Speaker: Dr. Mustafa Tuna
Title: The Utility of Analogical Reasoning for Knowing God in the Secular Age: A Nursian Perspective
Date: February 15, 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 3pm Mecca/Istanbul
To get the link to the event, please click the link below to register
https://maqasid.org/research-forum/

Qur'anic Tafsir (Exegesis): Contemporary Approaches
2025-04-12 15:00 - 2025-05-03 17:00 (Europe/Moscow)
This course is the second in the interconnected program “Hermeneutical Methodologies for Interpreting the Qur’an: From the Classical Islamic Period to the Contemporary Context” It builds on the foundational concepts covered in “Qur’anic Exegesis: Classical Approaches” by examining modern interpretative frameworks. While participation in the first course is not mandatory, it provides essential background knowledge that enhances the learning experience in this course.
