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The Harmony Between Reason and Revelation

The intellectual legacy of Imam al-Ghazali and Ibn Taymiyya continues to shape Islamic thought, spirituality, and theology centuries later. 📚  Their works explore the relationship between reason and revelation, the role of spirituality, and the foundations of faith—questions that remain relevant today.

Join us for our upcoming Miftaah Seminar with esteemed scholar Mufti Muntasir Zaman as we explore the lives, contributions, and enduring impact of these two remarkable scholars of our tradition.

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Participants will examine their major works, key ideas, and historical contexts to understand how each scholar shaped Islamic theology, law, and spirituality.

Attendees will explore how both scholars approached the relationship between intellect (‘aql) and divine revelation (wahy), identifying points of convergence and divergence.

Attendees will assess how the teachings of these scholars can be applied to modern intellectual, ethical, and spiritual challenges.

Participants will cultivate the ability to thoughtfully engage with classical texts and ideas, fostering a balanced perspective that integrates faith, reason, and lived experience.

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Muntasir Zaman

Mufti Muntasir Zaman graduated from the ʿĀlimiyyah program of the Madrasah ʿArabiyyah Islāmiyyah in South Africa. He then completed the Iftā program and a course specializing in the field of Hadīth. He holds an MA in Islamic Studies from the Markfield Institute of Higher Education in Leicester, England. Currently, he is a full-time instructor at the Qalam Institute, teaching advanced Hadīth studies. He writes articles, book reviews, and translations of classical Islamic literature.

Mufti Muntasir Zaman

Mufti Muntasir Zaman graduated from the ʿĀlimiyyah program of the Madrasah ʿArabiyyah Islāmiyyah in South Africa. He then completed the Iftā program and a course specializing in the field of Hadīth. He holds an MA in Islamic Studies from the Markfield Institute of Higher Education in Leicester, England. Currently, he is a full-time instructor at the Qalam Institute, teaching advanced Hadīth studies. He writes articles, book reviews, and translations of classical Islamic literature.

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Mikaeel Smith

Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith is an instructor at Qalam. Shaykh Mikaeel previously served as a resident scholar at the Islamic Society of Annapolis and the Islamic Society of Baltimore. He continued his studies in Jami’a Abu Noor in Damascus, Syria.In 2012, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Studies at the Dar ul-Uloom Canada in Chatham, Ontario. He is the author of With the Heart in Mind, a book exploring the moral and emotional intelligence of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He currently resides in Dallas, TX with his wife and three children.

Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari, of Yemeni descent, was born and raised in Michigan. He memorized the Qur'an at a very early age and after high school, left to study at Sana'a University. He has lead taraweeh prayers during the month of Ramadan since the age of 18. Now Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari is the Imam and Khatib at UMMA.

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