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Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Nature of Allah

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Nature of Allah during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the theme of the Nature of Allah found within the text of the Qur’an: per-Islamic Arabia, Muhammad’s view, the Qur’an, the Hadith, the Tafsir, seven attributes of God, theodicy, and apophatic theology. 

Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Stories of the Prophets and the Isra'iliyyat

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the stories of the Prophets and the Isra'iliyyat during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents how the Arab communities interacted with the stories of the Prophets, the infiltration of stories from Jewish and Christian converts into Islam, and their impact (Isra'iliyyat) on Islam.

Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Tafsir (Pt.2)

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Tafsir during a CIU course. Here, Riddell continues to present the different styles within Tafsir literature, like philosophical, popular hadith-based, and 20th-century tafsir literature.

Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Tafsir (Pt.1)

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on Tafsir during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the Tafsir principles within Islamic exegesis and different styles within Tafsir literature.

Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Hadith as Commentary

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on The Hadith as Commentary during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents the historical evolution, structures, and types of categorization of the Hadith collections found within the Islamic traditions.

Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Qur’an Text & Translation (Pt.2)

Dr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the Text and Translation of the Qur'an during a CIU course. In the second part, Riddell presented the revisionist debate and the issues related to the translation of the Qur'an. 

Dr. Peter Riddell Lecture: Qur’an Text & Translation (Pt. 1)

Dr. Peter Riddell's lecture on the Text and Translation of the Qur'an was delivered during a CIU course. In the first part, Riddell presented Islamic perspectives on the historical and contemporary understanding of the Qur'an and issues related to the variant readings of the Qur'an.

Moyra Dale Lecture: Feminism and Trends Among Muslim Women

Moyra Dale explores how women find their place within Islam, outlining four main trends: traditionalists, secular feminists, Islamists, and Islamic feminists. Dale introduces influential women who embody each trend and delves into the ongoing discourse about gender equality within Islamic systems.

Moyra Dale Lecture: Muslim Women & Coverings

Moyra Dale discusses various forms of veiling among Muslim women, the origins of veiling in Islamic teachings, differing legal and social attitudes toward veiling, and the fashion and personal expression aspects of wearing the hijab.

Moyra Dale Lecture: The Women’s Mosque Movement

Moyra Dale discusses the increasing involvement of women in Islamic education and leadership roles, driven by growing access to education and religious resources. Dale also highlights the story of Hoda El Habash as an example of this trend.