Reading the Book Of Nature

“Reading the Book of Nature” is a collaborative project between the Maqasid Institute (USA), Hearts See (UK), and the Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture (IFSC, Türkiye) exploring nature through an Islamic lens. This two-part initiative offers both an online learning experience and an immersive summer retreat. The online synchronous course, led by Shaikh Muhammad Foulds (Hearts See, UK) and presented by the Maqasid Institute, is open to all interested in understanding nature from an Islamic perspective. Additionally, a summer retreat, co-organized by the Maqasid Institute and IFSC, will be held in Türkiye in July 2025. This in-person experience will offer nature walks, reflections, discussions, and expert lectures, providing a unique opportunity to explore the natural world within the rich cultural context of Türkiye.

Reading the book of Nature Summer Retreat

This retreat explores the Qur’anic concept of nature as Divine signs, offering a blend of spiritual reflection and ecological awareness for English-speaking Muslims, academics, and professionals.

Reading the Book of Nature Course

This course introduces the Book of Nature (Kitab Al-Kawn) and how to read it in conjunction with Allah’s Revelation – Al-Qur’an –