Activities

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Muslim Identity in the 21st Century Challenges of Modernity
 

Challenges of modernity is a collection of articles presented at an international conference in London. The conference was meant to discuss and put forward solutions for the challenges facing muslims who are trying to follow a written and divine shari'ah at the threshold of the 21st century, amidst the dramatic social, economic and political changes brought about by modern society.

Collection of articles edited by M.S. Bahmanpour and H. Bashir
 

2000
 

Together

A collection of stories, plays and poems.  Selected works from creative writing competition 1999 I.C.E.L
 

Organized by Islamic Centre England. (Research & Educational Department)

1999

Father History

An interesting tale for kids with lots of key issues to make them exited and curious and to raise justified questions in their minds.

A. Moussavi Garmaroodi

2000

Islam In Brief

1.2 billion Muslims living around the globe believe that Islam is the main source of salvation today. Education Department of Islamic Centre has taken up the responsibility of compiling this booklet to familiarize people with main issues of Islam

Islamic Centre England. (Research & Educational Department)

1999

Political Economy Of Oil In Iran 

The political and economic developments of modern Iran are intimately associated with the oil politics. Through a historic analysis, the author has identified certain periods during which the oil economy profoundly affected Iran's domestic and international relations in one way or another.

Masoud Ghaffari

2000

Islamic Persian Art

Through a comprehensive research Dr. Khazaie traces back the origin of Arabesque Motif in the per-Islamic Sassanid Persian art. He backs up his claim by numerous examples of various forms of art; illustrating the changes which Arabesque Motif has undergone in course of history and has reached its perfection in Persia and elsewhere. 

Dr. Mohammad Khazai

1999

Spiritual Guidance

The book is a good selection of the precious sayings of the Imam Ali (AS) which meet the needs of the modern societies and individuals

Islamic Centre England. (Research & Educational Department)

1998

The Tragedy Of Imam Hussein (AS)

This book contains a brief  biography of Imam Hussein (AS). It introduces the aspects of the mourning ceremonies and the religious literature related to this tragedy which occurred in 7th century AC. It also contains one of the most famous mourning poems venerating the tragic death of the Imam.

Translation by Reza Alemohammed 
Editor: Clive Barker

1999

Islam And The Methodology of Moral Reform (Persian)

The author analyses the philosophy, meaning, methodology and the limited application of Amr bil Ma'roof  (enjoying good) and Nahi Al-Monkar (forbidding evil) and their necessity within the religion and rational domain.

Hassan Fathi

2000

Transcendent Philosophy

Transcendent Philosophy is a quarterly publication of the Institute of Islamic Studies (London) and aims to create a dialogue between Eastern, Western and Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism. Contributions to Transcendent Philosophy do not necessarily reflect the views of the editorial board or the Institute of Islamic Studies.

Collection of articles

2000

Eternity of Man

This book has tried to elucidate in a simple manner the fact that eternity of man is one of the cornerstones of his existence which forms one of the proofs of resurrection and man's return to his original abode as well as his immorality.  

Islamic Centre England. (Research & Educational Department)

2000

Eternity of Man (Persian)

Talking about the next world and the eternity of man in fact is the response to a wider and general question as well as dealing with individual necessity. In this book  IIS has tried to raise important issues in this regard.

Islamic Centre England. (Research & Educational Department)

1999

Principles of Interpretation and Quranic Hermeneutics according to Mulla Sadra

An analysis of the different styles of the Qur'anic interpretation would of course be imperfect without alluding to the great commentator of the Qur'an, namely Sadr al-Din Muhammad Shirazi  entitled Sadra al-Muta'allehin and known as Mulla Sadra. Ayatollah Seyed Mohammad Khamenei in this book deals with the matter exclusively.

Ayatollah S. M. Khamenei

1999

Spring Of  Thought (Persian)

Upon Arrival of Iranian New Year festive (Nowrooz) Iranian Students along with their families get together to enjoy their time and talk about important issues concerning them. The book is collection of speeches and discussions made in this event in 1998.

Islamic Centre England. 
(Research & Educational  
Department)

1999

International Conference On Muslim Identity In The 21st Century

This booklet covers the abstracts and bio-sketches of the speakers of Conference on “Muslim Identity in the 21st Century: Challenge of Modernity” which was held in SOAS in London in Nov. 1998. What characteristics does Muslim identity have in relation to regional, political and cultural factors across the globe and what factors influence them? 

Collection Of Abstracts

1999

International Seminar On The 20th Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution In Iran

The booklet contains the Bio-sketches and abstracts of distinguished speakers invited for the International Seminar on “Islamic Revolution in Iran: An Analytical Discussion of the political and Social theories” which was held in Islamic Centre England- London in February 1999.

Collection Of Abstracts

1999

International Conference On Islamic Art, Culture and Civilization: Iran

This booklet contains the Bio-sketches and abstracts of over thirty eminent scholars invited for the International Conference on “Islamic Art, Culture and Civilization: Iran” held in Islamic Centre England- London in April 1999.

Collection Of Abstracts

1999

Iran and Islam Studies  (Persian Section)

Appreciation, translation (into Farsi language) and critical approach towards western academicians’ views on Islamic & Iranian issues is one of the key activities of IIS. So far there have been 18 collections of articles ready to being used by researchers.

Review And Translation

1999

Imam Khomeini

Brief synopsis of Ph.D. dissertations and articles in 168 pages, written in Europe and North America on the personality of Imam Khomeini, The late leader of the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

Collection of Abstracts

1999

Quran

Quran is considered as the heart and root of Islamic beliefs and Muslims’ pride. This collection contains more than 200 articles on Quranic studies and its related topics carried out by westerners.

Collection of Abstracts

1999