The Islamic Studies Library cordially invites you to the PhD oral defense of Mr. Mohammad Saani Ibrahim on “The decline of Sufism and the Rise of a “New Islam”: some factors contributing to the policital and social Ascendancy of Wahhabist Islam in Northern Ghana”, on Thursday September 8 2011 at 1 pm, in the Octagon Room.
Want to attend a workshop at the Islamic Studies Library? Check out the schedule: http://www.mcgill.ca/library/library-support/orientation/
McGill students, faculty and staff can now borrow e-readers from the Islamic Studies Library. The e-readers come preloaded with a selection of e-books and additional content can be purchased and downloaded. For more information go to: http://www.mcgill.ca/library/library-using/computers/ereaders/
| McGill Library Exhibit: Celebrating 900 Years |
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| Description: | Abu Hamid al- Ghazali was born in Tus in modern day Iran. al-Ghazali is one of the most significant and prominent (Islamic) thinkers and authors. He was a prolific writer particularly on four main subjects: philosophy, theology, law, and Sufism. His influence resonates even to this day and amongst some of the great Western philosophers of yesterday. The exhibition celebrates the life of al-Ghazali on this, the 900th year since his passing in 1111 A.D. and highlights some of the unique holdings of the Islamic Studies Library as well as McGill’s Rare Books and Special Collections. | |
| Date/Time: | Thursday, October 13, 2011 to Saturday, October 15, 2011 | |
| Location(s): | McLennan Library Building, 3459 McTavish Street Montreal, Quebec CANADA |
Abu Hamid al- Ghazali was born in Tus in modern day Iran. al-Ghazali is one of the most significant and prominent (Islamic) thinkers and authors. He was a prolific writer particularly on four main subjects: philosophy, theology, law, and Sufism. His influence resonates even to this day and amongst some of the great Western philosophers of yesterday. The exhibition celebrates the life of al-Ghazali on this, the 900th year since his passing in 1111 A.D. and highlights some of the unique holdings of the Islamic Studies Library as well as McGill’s Rare Books and Special Collections.
The exhibition, housed in McLennan Library Building, is accessible every day within opening hours. Free entrance
Fihrist provides a searchable interface to basic manuscript descriptions from some of the major manuscript collections in the UK. With the continuing contribution of manuscript records from UK libraries, Fihrist aims to become a union catalogue for manuscripts in Arabic script. Check it out!
Please, note this event is free for librarians and researchers at McGill. Register Now to receive more information!
