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Imam Ali - Symbol of Justice and Spirituality

Posted Date: Wednesday 12 March 2008 - 14:18:29
Event Date: Wednesday 12 March 2008 - 17:00:00
Language: English
The University of Cambridge Islamic Society invites you attend "Imam Ali -
Symbol of Justice and Spirituality"
 
Date: Wednesday 12th March 2008
Time: 7pm
Venue: Physiology Lecture Theatre - Downing Site
 
Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, is one of the companions of the Prophet of Islam.
Edward Gibbon, the 18th century English Historian wrote: "The zeal and
virtue of Ali were never outstripped by any recent proselyte. He united the
qualifications of a poet, a soldier, and a saint; his wisdom still breathes
in a collection of moral and religious sayings ... From the first hour of
his mission to the last rites of his funeral, the apostle (Mohammad) was
never forsaken by a generous friend, whom he delighted to name his brother,
his vicegerent, and the faithful Aaron of a second Moses"
 
Kofi Annan, the previous Secretary of the United Nations said: " The words
of Ali ibn Abi Talib, 'O Malik! The people are either brothers in religion
or your equal in creation' must be adhered to by all organizations and it
is a statement that all humanity must embrace."
 
At this event, Murtaza Lakha, will be looking at the personality of Imam
Ali, and how he upheld justice and equality during his time and what we
might be able to learn from him today. Samir Mahmoud will then be looking at
some of the mystical teachings of Imam Ali.
 
Samir Mahmoud is a PhD Candidate at the Faculty of Divinity, University of
Cambridge (2007-2010) focusing on the phenomenology of Islamic artistic
patterns (geometric and vegetal) in the context of sacred space drawing on
the mystical and philosophical traditions in Islam (sacred art and
architecture). His writings and publications include "Between Mythos and
Logos" and "The Space of Soul: Towards a Phenomenology of Sacred Space". He
follows the Sunni school of thought.
 
Murtaza Lakha, a barrister by profession, is an internationally renowned,
highly knowledgeable and eloquent speaker on a range of Islam related
subjects. He is also the author of a book on "The 12th Imam" and has
translated selections of widely recited supplications from Arabic to
English. He follows the Shia school of thought.
 
Dinner will be served
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