Early Post-Alamut Ismailism

Dr.Nadia Jamal

Thursday, March 27

7:30pm

313 Hamilton Hall

From the Ashes: The Past and Future of Bosnia's Cultural Heritage

A slide presentation and lecture by Professor Andras Riedlmayer, Director of the Documentation Center for Islamic Architecture at Harvard's Fine Arts Library. Professor Riedlmayer will describe some of the efforts to recover and rebuild Bosnian heritage and culture. All proceeds will be donated to a non-profit group that supports the preservation and revival of cultural heritage in Bosnia.

Saturday, April 5th

5pm

303 Uris Hall

admission is $2.00 per person

Lightseekers: an evening of mystical poetry by candlelight

Fans of mystical literature from all traditions including Christianity, Judaism, Islam and Hinduism are invited to read their favorite poetry by candlelight at the Postcrypt Coffee House.

Tuesday, April 8th

8pm

PostCrypt Coffee House in St. Paul's Chapel

Islam and Women's Human Rights

Mahnaz Afkhami, Executive Director of the Sisterhood is Global Institute will be discussing the human rights of Muslim Women around the world, the present situation and the future possibilities.

Monday, April 21st

4pm

TBA

Islamic Fundamentalism: its past, present, and future

Professor Faizal Devji of the University of Chicago will be discussing fundamentalist movements and trends in Islam including Isma'ili fundamentalism.

Wednesday, April 23

7:30PM

Place TBA

for further information contact [email protected]