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Upcoming CIK Talk
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Advanced Diploma in Islamic Scholarship & Leadership
Accepting Applications for Fall 2027 The Advanced Diploma in Islamic Scholarship & Leadership (ADIL) is a pioneering program that combines fidelity to the Islamic scholarly tradition with academic rigor and a strong ethos of khidma (service) and leadership. It has been designed to prepare a new generation of Muslim thinkers, scholars, and community leaders who are rooted in tradition, responsive to context, and committed to serving the Umma. By the end of the program, students will have acquired a robust set of intellectual, spiritual, and practical tools enabling them to contribute to the advancement of the Islamic intellectual enterprise, provide guidance in their communities, and take on roles of leadership at local, national, and global levels. What sets ADIL apart is its ability to:
ADIL graduates will emerge as thoughtful, principled, and capable leaders - able to think globally, serve locally, and faithfully uphold the Islamic tradition in the modern world. |
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Foundations Program in Islamic Studies
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CIK Annual Summer Academic Intensive
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CIK TalksCIK Talks is a scholarly forum dedicated to the critical examination of Islam’s intellectual, spiritual, and civilizational heritage in conversation with the challenges of modernity. Through lectures and dialogues with leading academics and practitioners, the series fosters rigorous inquiry into theology, law, philosophy, history, politics, science, and culture, situating Islamic thought within global intellectual currents.
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CIK at the 10th Annual British Association for Islamic Studies (BRAIS) Conference at the University of Cambridge
Alḥamdulillāh, as part of the Centre for Islamic Knowledge’s ongoing efforts to contribute to the intellectual flourishing of the Umma, we were honoured to participate in the 10th Annual British Association for Islamic Studies (BRAIS) Conference, held at the University of Cambridge. Widely recognized as the foremost academic gathering for the study of Islam in Western Europe, the BRAIS Conference convenes leading scholars and emerging voices from across the world. |
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Ihya’ Journal of Islamic ThoughtIhya’ Journal of Islamic Thought (“Ihya’”) is an international, interdisciplinary, and online open-access journal with the aim of promoting intellectual inquiry into topics of importance to Muslims around the world. Each issue relates to a distinct theme, approached from different disciplines. Ihya’ strives to contribute to the Islamic intellectual enterprise by a) promoting research that advances knowledge of Islamic sciences such as law (fiqh), ḥadīth, exegesis, theology, political and legal history, etc., and b) investigating the contributions and effects of social, political, and intellectual developments in Muslim life and thought. Ihya’ welcomes submissions from researchers across various fields, such as the Traditional Islamic Sciences, Religious Studies, History, Social Sciences, Law, Philosophy, and Education, among others. It also invites opinion pieces from practitioners, policymakers, and the like.
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Arabic Language Studies
A program designed for those who wish to take the path to learn the Arabic Language to engage the original sources of Islamic scholarship. The program curriculum has been planned by LQM to cover the three Madinah Books along with supplementary notes created by the LQM team.
Foundations Program in Islamic Studies
The CIK Foundations Program aims to equip students with a grounded understanding of the essential ideas, sources, and values of the Islamic intellectual tradition. While rooted in classical knowledge, the program emphasises practical relevance, nurturing students to become ethically aware, spiritually grounded, and socially responsible members of the Umma. It links learning to action, thereby encouraging service (khidma) and positive contribution to the Muslim community and wider society.
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
● Understand and explain the core beliefs of Islam with clarity and confidence.
● Engage with the Qur'an and Hadith as living sources of guidance.
● Relate the life of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and historical evens of the Muslim world to modern challenges and leadership.
● Recognise the role of spiritual purification in personal and communal reform.
● Respond thoughtfully to faith-related questions and doubts.
● Connect Islamic knowledge to real-world ethical and social issues.
● Develop habits of reflection, sincerity, and service to others.
● Contribute meaningfully to the needs of the Umma through informed action.
By the end of the program, students will be able to:
● Understand and explain the core beliefs of Islam with clarity and confidence.
● Engage with the Qur'an and Hadith as living sources of guidance.
● Relate the life of the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and historical evens of the Muslim world to modern challenges and leadership.
● Recognise the role of spiritual purification in personal and communal reform.
● Respond thoughtfully to faith-related questions and doubts.
● Connect Islamic knowledge to real-world ethical and social issues.
● Develop habits of reflection, sincerity, and service to others.
● Contribute meaningfully to the needs of the Umma through informed action.
CIK Summer Academic Intensive
The Centre for Islamic Knowledge (CIK) is pleased to announce its first annual summer academic intensive, which will be held at the historic Süleymaniye Madrasa in Istanbul, Türkiye, from July 19th to 27th in partnership with İbn Haldun University. The nine-day intensive will introduce students to a wide range of subjects which will be taught by world-class instructors. The intensive will offer exposure to foundational and specialized topics as well as visits to local Turkish academic institutions.
Advanced Diploma in Islamic Scholarship & Leadership
The Advanced Diploma in Islamic Scholarship & Leadership (ADIL) is a pioneering program that combines fidelity to the Islamic scholarly tradition with academic rigor and a strong ethos of khidma (service) and leadership. It has been designed to prepare a new generation of Muslim thinkers, scholars, and community leaders who are rooted in tradition, responsive to context, and committed to serving the Umma.
By the end of the program, students will have acquired a robust set of intellectual, spiritual, and practical tools enabling them to contribute to the advancement of the Islamic intellectual enterprise, provide guidance in their communities, and take on roles of leadership at local, national, and global levels.
By the end of the program, students will have acquired a robust set of intellectual, spiritual, and practical tools enabling them to contribute to the advancement of the Islamic intellectual enterprise, provide guidance in their communities, and take on roles of leadership at local, national, and global levels.
Featured CIK Talk:
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Featured CIK Talk - The Meaning of Secularism: An Islamic Reading by Dr. Usaama al-AzamiIt is often observed that ours is a secular age in which the state must remain separate from and neutral between the demands and expectations of a variety of religious positions. What, if anything, does Islam have to say about such an arrangement and its self-image of neutrality between all religions? In this CIK Talk, Dr. Usaama al-Azami explores this question through a decolonial lens by reading the latest Western scholarship on religion and secularism through important scholars from the classical Islamic tradition.
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Featured CIK Talk - Salafism and Traditionalism: Scholarly Authority in Modern Islam by Dr. Emad HamdehOne of the most contentious topics in modern Islam is whether one should adhere to an Islamic legal school or follow scripture directly. For centuries, Sunni Muslims have practiced Islam through the framework of the four legal schools. The 20th century, however, witnessed the rise of individuals who denounced the legal schools, highlighting cases where they contradict texts from the Qur'ān or Sunna. These differences are exemplified in the heated debates between the Salafi ḥadīth scholar Muḥammad Nāṣir al-Dīn al-Albānī and his Traditionalist critics. In this CIK Talk, drawing on his book Salafism and Traditionalism: Scholarly Authority in Modern Islam, Dr. Hamdeh examines the tensions between Salafis and Traditionalists concerning scholarly authority in Islam. Dr. Hamdeh offers an insider's view of the debates between Salafis and Traditionalists and their differences regarding the correct method of interpreting Islam. He provides a detailed analysis of the rise of Salafism, the impact of the printing press, the role of scholars in textual interpretation, and the divergent approaches to Islamic law.
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