Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Leeds

Iqbal Centre in collaboration with Musawah are pleased to present a panel discussion that promises to enlighten and uplift. The discussion will be followed by an open Q&A.

Participants:

Professor Ziba Mir-Hosseini (Musawah)

Professor Salman Sayyid (University of Leeds)

Professor Mulki Al Sharmani (University of Helsinki and Musawah)

Dr Sofia Rehman (Musawah and University of Leeds)

When and where? Tuesday 16 December, 16:30-18:00, Newlyn Building SR (GR.07)

https://iqbalcentre.leeds.ac.uk/why-islamic-feminism/

We are pleased to announce the return of the madrasah text immersion programme on Wednesday 22nd October, in conjunction with the Iqbal Centre for Critical Muslim Studies: Language, Law and Scripture through ʾImām al-Juwaynī’s al-Waraqāt.

Suitable for intermediate Arabic students and above, see the announcement below for more details. To attend the hybrid sessions online (for members of the public) or in person (staff and students at the University of Leeds) contact Dr Adam Gargani.

🎓 Graduation season never fails to stir the heart...

Today, as we celebrated our phenomenal graduates at Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Leeds the University of Leeds , we couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of pride and admiration.

To our graduates from Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern and North African Studies—your journey has been nothing short of inspiring. You've navigated complex ideas, built bridges across cultures, and grown into scholars ready to make a meaningful impact in the world.

It has been a privilege to walk alongside you as educators, mentors, and cheerleaders. May your futures be bright, purposeful, and filled with continued curiosity.

Congratulations—this chapter closes, but your story is just beginning. 🌟

We had a fantastic Open Days at the University of Leeds! It was such a pleasure to meet so many bright and curious prospective students (and their equally wonderful parents).
We such meaningful conversations followed, and it was a joy to hear everyone’s questions and reflections.

A heartfelt thank you to our Director of Studies Dr Ruba Khamam, Prof. Mustapha Sheikh Sheikh, Dr Ahmed Elgindy and Dr Tajul Islam for their generous support throughout the two days, and to our brilliant student ambassadors, Fenola and Deia—they were absolutely stellar in welcoming our visitors and sharing your experiences so thoughtfully.

It’s always inspiring to witness the excitement and enthusiasm for studying languages and cultures. Looking forward to welcoming some of these future students into our community very soon!

رمضان مبارك كريم على الجميع!
Ramadan Mubarak to all those observing the Holy month.May Allah showers us all with his mercy and blessings.

The Muslim Staff Network@University of Leeds presents:

Fasting Smart: A GP’s Guide to a Healthy Ramadan

Delivered by Dr Kashif Sarwar (GP Partner), supported by Dr Mustapha Sheikh (AIMES)

Topics covered:

Understanding the Health Benefits & Challenges of Fasting

Preparing for Ramadan: A Healthy Start

Suhoor & Iftar: Eating Right for Energy & Well-Being

Hydration & Dehydration Prevention

Managing Health Conditions While Fasting

Exercise & Sleep During Ramadan

Q&A Session (Open floor for attendees to ask specific health-related questions)

This talk will provide practical, GP-backed advice to help staff members fast safely while maintaining their overall health.

🎓 **Celebrating the Triumphs of Our Students and Staff!** 🎉

As the academic year draws to a close, staff from Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Leeds and LCS come together to celebrate a milestone in the lives of our students and staff. Graduation is not just a ceremony; it’s a moment of reflection, gratitude, and pride. This year has been filled with challenges, growth, and countless achievements, and today we honor those who have persevered with dedication and passion.

Congratulations to the Class of 2024.
May your futures be bright, your dreams be big, and your impact be profound. Remember, you will always be a part of our university family. Here’s to the next step in your incredible journey. Well done!
مليون مبارك لجميع الخريجين🎉🎊🎉

For Islamophobia Awareness Month the Iqbal Centre for Critical Muslim Studies in association with the Muslim Staff Network is showing an exhibition on Tuesday 19th November between 9am and 6pm, taking place in Parkinson Court. This will be an exhibition of photography, art and testimony from all over the globe showing the structural and relational nature of Islamophobia in a variety of locations, as well as the rich heritage of different Islamicate cultures. Please join us throughout the day where we will be discussing the artwork, images and contributions.

The Department of Arabic, Islamic, Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of Leeds in collaboration with the Department of Cultural Studies and Oriental Languages, University of Oslo cordially invite all language teachers and practitioners to their jointly organized event on "Exploring generative AI in in Language Teaching and Learning with Critical Pedagogy and Open Education Perspectives”delivered by Professor Antonio Martínez-Arboleda (University of Leeds – UK). This event is the second one in the series of events on "Digital Technologies for Language Teaching Forum". Please see attached event poster for an overview of the event.

Date: Tuesday 26th November, 16:00-17:30 (UK Time).

Registration: To register for the workshops, please click on the following link:
https://uio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BjZz5i5cQky5ZndAV-Vr6w #/registration

Registration will end midnight on Sunday 24th November. Hurry up and secure your place before places fill up.

we are looking forward to welcoming you😊