Critical Insights into Islamic Ethical Sources: A Lecture by Mutaz Al-Khatib at Lund University
The Center for Theology and Religious Studies at Lund University will host a lecture by Mutaz Al-Khatib, Associate Professor at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and faculty member at the Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE). The lecture, titled "Mapping Islamic Ethical Sources: A Critical Review", promises to offer profound insights into the classical sources of Islamic ethics and their pivotal role in shaping the field of Islamic ethical studies.
Key Discussion Highlights:
Mutaz Al-Khatib will critically examine:
- The categorization of classical sources in Islamic ethics.
- The methodologies scholars use to analyze and contextualize these sources.
- The interplay between philosophical and non-philosophical frameworks in Islamic ethical heritage.
This scholarly dialogue will extend further through a conversation with:
- Sead Zimeri, Associate Professor at Nord University.
- Sami Al-Daghistani, Associate Professor in Contemporary Islamic Studies at Lund University.
Event Details:
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Date: November 29, 2024
๐Time: 10:15 - 12:00 CET
๐Location: LUX, B417, Lund University | Also available via Zoom
This event draws on a chapter from Mutaz Al-Khatib's upcoming edited volume, Key Classical Sources on Islamic Ethics, soon to be published by Brill as part of the series Studies in Islamic Ethics.
Join us for an intellectually enriching session that maps and critically reviews the sources of Islamic ethics, highlighting their intellectual and historical dimensions.