Abstract

Six “Sema” celebrations by the Mevlevi Dervishes from Konya, Turkey

Abstract Dr. Philip Kreyenbroek "The Zoroastrian World View and its Echoes in Christianity and Islam." Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 7:30 pm Dr. Philip Kreyenbroek, head of Iranian studies at the University of Goettingen in Germany, is a leading specialist on the Kurds and the Yezidis of Turkey and northern Iraq. He is especially interested in Zoroastrianism and its textual tradition, Sufism, Yezidism, and oral literatures in Iranian cultures, and has published extensively on several of these...

Abstract Three Religions and One Destiny: Religions for a Better Humanity Imam Yahya Hendi, Dr. Michael Signer, and Reverend John Pawlikowski Tuesday, February 7, 2006 Series: Preserving Spiritual Values in the Face of Religious Differences: A Series of Encounters. Religions are once more becoming a potent force in social policy in many parts of the world, including the United States. But the history of religion's involvement in the social order is very mixed. At times...

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series

Abstract

Led by Dr. Basheer Khumawala

Abstract For the month of May, the Rothko Chapel presented a meditation in the Islamic tradition led by Imam Dr. Wazir Ali of Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an. About the presenter: Imam Dr. Wazir Ali is the Imam of the historic Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an in Houston, Texas. Imam Dr. Ali completed an eight year mentorship program in Islamic Studies, comparative religion and Masjid administration under the guidance of Imam Qasim Ahmed. Imam Ali is...

Abstract Ali Kemal Civelek, Islamic TraditionJoin Ali Kemal Civelek for a meditation titled "The Beautiful Names of God." In Islamic tradition, the truth and essence of this universe is the names of God. Understanding and growing in this contemplation give maturity and meaning to life. In fact, for centuries, the Sufis main meditation has been on the names of God. Civelek currently serves as the Director of Houston Institute of Islam. He teaches Islam, Sufism and philosophy of Islam. He...

Abstract Imam Mohammad Khan, Islamic TraditionJoin us for an Muslim meditation with a focus on "Oneness." The meditation will include a recitation and discussion of verses, and instructions for prayer. Mohammad Ahmad Khan was born and raised in Houston, Texas. In 2007, he memorized the Qur’an. He then went on mastering the recitation and articulation of the Qur'an under the tutelage of the distinguished Reciter Muhammad Siddique. After learning the fundamentals and the art of...

Abstract

Rizawan Mawani and Shaida Adatia

Abstract

by Ali Kemal Civelek