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Saturday, March 23, 2024

A Dialogue on the Question of Islamic Cosmology: Traditional and Modern Understandings -Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr & Dr. Bruno Guiderdoni -Reviving the Islamic Spirit 2019 Convention in Toronto, Canada.

YouTube Video : https://youtu.be/P8g1M1rKuN8?si=1tFu4GgOnPzXGR2V

Dialogue on the Question of Cosmology: Traditional and Modern Understandings" This panel discussion happened between Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr and Dr. Bruno Guiderdoni on December 22, 2019 at the Reviving the Islamic Spirit 2019 Convention in Toronto, Canada.

Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr is University Professor of Islamic Studies at George Washington University. He remains one of the most influential Muslim scholars in the world for his work on Islamic tradition and philosophy. He is the only Muslim to be included in the Library of Living Philosophers and has written over 50 books and over 500 articles.

Dr. Bruno Abd al Haqq Guiderdoni is an astrophysicist and French convert to Islam. A specialist in galaxy formation and evolution, he has published more than 140 papers and organized several conferences on these subjects. Guiderdoni serves as Director of the Observatory of Lyon. Besides his extensive writings on science, he has also published around 60 papers on Islamic theology and mysticism and is now Director of the Islamic Institute for Advanced Studies.
Islam, Science and Muslims: PDF Seyyed Hossein Nasr in Conversation with Muzaffar Iqbal - https://cis-ca.org/_media/pdf/2003/1/A_isam.pdf

Traditional Hikma - Cosmology: Seyyed Hossein Nasr PDF - https://traditionalhikma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Cosmology-by-Seyyed-Hossein-Nasr.pdf

Book: Amazon - An Introduction to Islamic Cosmological Doctrines - Dr.Seyyed Hossein Nasr -

This is the only book to deal with classical Islamic cosmology as it was formulated by the Ikhwan al-S'afa al Biruni and Ibn Sina during the tenth and eleventh centuries. These figures influenced all the later centuries of Islamic history and in fact created the cosmological framework within which all later scientific activity in the Islamic world was carried out--the enduring image of the cosmos within which Muslims have lived during the past millennium. Nasr writes from within the Islamic tradition and demonstrates how, based on the teachings of the Quran and the Prophet, the figures treated in this work integrated elements drawn from various ancient schools of philosophy and the sciences. This book is unique in its treatment of classical Islamic cosmology as seen from within the Islamic world-view and provides a key for understanding of traditional Islamic thought. Biography Seyyed Hossein Nasr : https://www.nasrfoundation.org/biography.html

Islam & Science Today: from Discord to Harmony - " Islamic Cosmology: Yesterday & Today - Dr.Bruno Abd al Haqq Guiderdoni - Quilliam UIP Meeting January 20, 2013 - Excellent Slides -
(PDF) https://unity1.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/9-islamic-cosmology-bruno-guiderdoni.pdf       


Friday, March 22, 2024

Kalam Philosophy, Islam and Science by Bruno Abd-al-Haqq Guiderdoni - TV IslamScience - April 24,2020

Research Seminar given by Prof. Bruno Guiderdoni, at the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, on November 20th 2018.

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/t7n6QvRaWp8?si=o6Tduuzvg28mGuGM



WikipediaBruno Abd al Haqq Guiderdoni (born September 30, 1958) is a French astrophysicist. He is a research director at the CNRS (Centre national de la recherche scientifique), and a member of the Centre de recherche astrophysique de Lyon (CRAL). He was director of the Observatoire de Lyon from 2005 to 2015. His research is primarily concerned with the origin and development of galaxies. He has also written extensively on Islamic theology and mysticism.  Source: Full Biography  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruno_Guiderdoni

IslamicityDr. Bruno Abd al Haqq Guiderdoni is an astrophysicist and French convert to Islam. A specialist in galaxy formation and evolution, he has published more than 140 papers and organized several conferences on these subjects. Dr. Guiderdoni serves as Director of the Observatory of Lyon. Besides his extensive writings on science, he has also published around 60 papers on Islamic theology and mysticism and is now Director of the Islamic Institute for Advanced Studies. Source:Full Article https://www.islamicity.org/by/bruno-guiderdoni

Islam on Web:

On Mystic Nature of Science: A Conversation with French Muslim Scientist Dr. Bruno Abd al Haqq Guiderdoni - Dr.Jafar Paramboor " In history, if you look the history of the Islamic world we have many Muslims who dedicated their lives to science, to the quest for science, whether these sciences were ʾulūm dīniyyah or ʾulūm ʾaqliyyah - religious science or rational science. If we want to use the classical classification, these are the examples which can be used for now. These people dedicated their lives to the quest for ʾulūm - all kinds of knowledge. They were also believers who were not disturbed by science because They were integrating all things with the prospects of thawḥīd, the oneness of God. So, they can put various levels of knowledge in harmonious construction without any conflict or any contradiction"


Islam & Science : Seeds for the Future - Bruno Abd-Al-Haqq Guideroni I am a scientist and I am a believer. As a scientist, my interest goes to the cosmos. I try to unravel the puzzles of the physical reality. As a believer, my interest goes to God and to his action within the human. I try to accept the mystery of the ultimate reality and the multiple ways it appears in the human condition. I feel deeply concerned by our 21st century. The terrible events of September 11 cast a dark shadow on it. Do we have reasons to hope again? Can we prepare seeds for the future? Do we still believe in the human?" Source:Full Article  https://islam-science.net/seeds-for-the-future-by-bruno-abd-al-haqq-guiderdoni-3486/

Thursday, March 21, 2024

A history of Islam and science - with Timothy Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad) - The Royal Institution - March 19,2024


YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/7EKtVx2A6d4?si=l9D2__HnSQBEQNSb

Explore the rich history intertwining Islam and Science, with the esteemed scholar and University of Cambridge lecturer Tim Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad). This lecture was recorded at the Ri on 27 November 2023. In this enlightening lecture, we delve into the profound contributions made by Muslim scholars to the realms of science, astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and philosophy throughout the centuries. Travel back in time to a Golden Age of Islamic civilisation, when knowledge flourished, and scholars pushed the boundaries of human understanding. Discover the ground-breaking discoveries of luminaries such as Ibn al-Haytham, Al-Khwarizmi, and Ibn Sina, whose works helped to lay the foundation for modern scientific thought. With meticulous detail and deep reverence, Winter illuminates the intricate connections between Islamic principles and the pursuit of scientific knowledge. Gain a deeper appreciation for the Islamic worldview that fostered an environment of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and empirical investigation. The lecture also presents a Muslim reflection on the current global threats posed by the irresponsible use of science and technology in areas including climate change, artificial intelligence, and genetic manipulation. What does Islamic theology have to contribute to these urgent contemporary debates? Join us for this captivating lecture as we walk through the corridors of history, highlighting the often-overlooked but profound contributions of Islamic scholars to the scientific landscape. Prepare to be challenged by the unusual but dynamic relationship between Islam and science and its enduring relevance to today's world. Timothy Winter (Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad) is an English academic, theologian and Islamic scholar who is a proponent of Islamic neo-traditionalism. His work includes publications on Islamic theology, modernity, and Anglo-Muslim relations, and he has translated several Islamic texts. He is the Founder and Dean of the Cambridge Muslim College, Aziz Foundation Professor of Islamic Studies at both Cambridge Muslim College and Ebrahim College, Director of Studies (Theology and Religious Studies) at Wolfson College and the Shaykh Zayed Lecturer of Islamic Studies in the Faculty of Divinity at University of Cambridge.
 
The Royal Institution Website: https://www.rigb.org/

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Halqah Dhikr (Hadrah) 2024 :Al Marashli Ensemble - Arabic/English Subtitles- March 3, 2024

وصلة ذكر قادرية رفاعية تقدمها فرقة المرعشلي Al Marashli Ensemble نقلتها لكم بالتواتر عن الشيخ عبد القادر المرعشلي مؤسس الفرقة وعن جدنا الشيخ ياسين المرعشلي الرفاعي القادري البدوي رحمه الله تعالى ومنه عن شيخه شيخ الطريقة الرفاعية القطب السيد أحمد المراشحي السبسبي رضي الله تعالى عنه

YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/nvl4-IsJunk?si=l7PEurbTohVd3Dsm

أداء فردي : محمد ياسين المرعشلي كلمات وألحان : تراث قديم (أنتم فروضي - قلبي يحدثني) لإبن الفارض رحمه الله (يا أيها النبي) للشيخ أبو الهدى الصيادي رحمه الله (مدد يا الله) أستاذ نذير العطار شيخ الحضرة : الشيخ هشام المغربي شيخ الاسلام القادري

كلمات الحضرة : هُوَ الله هُوَ اللهُ يا الله هُوَ اللهُ يا الله فيا ربِّ بالخِلِّ الحبيبِ محمدٍ نَبِيِّكَ وهوَ السيدُ المتواضِعُ أنِلنَا معَ الأحبابِ رؤيَتَكَ التي إليها قُلُوبُ الأولياءِ تُسَارِعُ فَبَابُكَ مَقصودٌ وفضلُكَ زائدُ وَجُودُكَ موجودٌ وعفوكَ واسعُ اللهُ يا الله اللهُ يا الله أنتُم فُرُوضِي ونَفلِي أنتُم حَديثِي وشُغلِي يا قِبلَتي في صَلاتِي إِذَا وَقَفتُ أُصَلِّي جَمَالُكُم نُصبَ عَينِي إِلَيهِ وَجَّهْتُ كُلِّي وسِرُّكُم فِي ضَميرِي والقَلبُ طُورُ التَجَلِّي آنَسْتُ فِي الحَيِّ ناراً لَيلاً فَبَشَّرتُ أَهلِي قُلتُ اُمكُثُوا فَلَعَلِّي أجِدْ هُدَايَ لَعَلِّي ما مَدَّ لِخَيرِ الخلقِ يَداً أَحَدٌ إلّا وبِهِ سَعِدا وبِذَاكَ مَددَّتُ إليهِ يدِي وبِذَلِكَ كُنتُ من السُّعَدا إني بالعُسرِ وباليُسرِ بِحِمَاهُ ألوذُ مَدى العُمرِ وأقولُ أغِثنا يا ذُخري وأَنِلنا من كَفَّيكَ نَدى بابٌ للهِ سمَا وعَلا قَدْرًا وامتَازَ بكُلِّ عُلا والكُلُّ بدعوتِهِ اتَّصَلَ باللهِ وحَازَ بهِ المَدَدَ لا أَرجُو غَيرَكَ إنْ جارَ دَهرِي وعَدِمتُ الأنصَارَ بِحَياتِكَ أَلقِ الأنظَارَ كَرَمًا يا أفضَلَ مَنْ سَجَدَ وعَلَينَا تَعَطَّف يا أمَلي بشِفَاءِ القَلبِ مِنَ العِلَلِ وعَلَينَا تَعَطَّف يا أمَلي بشفاءِ العَقلِ مِنَ الخَلَلِ وعَلَينَا تَعَطَّف يا أمَلي بشفاءِ الِجسمِ مِنَ الشَّلَلِ أيكونُ مُحِبُّكَ في وَجَلٍ وبِجَاهِكَ لا نخْشَى أحداً اللهُ اللهُ اللهُ الله اللهُ اللهْ لا إله إلا الله قَلبِي يُحَدِّثُنِي بِأنَّكَ مُتلِفِي رُوحِي فِدَاكَ عَرَفْتَ أمْ لمْ تَعرِفِ لَم أقضِ حَقَّ هَواكَ إِن كُنتُ الَّذي لم أَدْرِ فِيهِ أَسىً ومِثلِي مَن يَفِي ما لِي سِوَى رُوحِي وباذِلُ نَفسِهِ في حُبِّ مَن يَهواهُ لَيسَ بِمُسرِفِ فَلَئِن رَضِيتَ بِها فقد أَسعَفتَنِي يا خَيبَةَ المَسعَى إذا لم تُسعِفِ يا مانِعِي طِيبَ المَنامِ ومانِحِي ثَوبَ السِّقامِ به ووَجدِي المُتلِفِ عَطفًا عَلَى رَمَقِي وما أَبقَيتَ لِي من جِسمِيَ المُضنَى وقَلبِيَ المُدنَفِ فالوَجدُ باقٍ والوِصالُ مُمَاطِلي والصَّبرُ فانٍ واللِّقَاءُ مُسَوِّفِي إِن لَم يَكُن وَصلٌ لَدَيكَ فَعِد بِهِ أَمَلِي ومَاطِل إن وَعَدتَ وَلَا تَفِي فالمَطلُ مِنكَ لَدَيَّ إِن عَزَّ الوَفَا يحلُو كَوَصلٍ مِن حَبِيبٍ مُسعِفِ مدد مدد مدد مدد مدد مدد يا مُتَجَلِّي مدد مدد مدد مدد مدد يا مُتَعالِي مدد أصلح حالي وحالَ المُسلِمِين يا ربّ يا الله مدد يا الله أنتَ مُعِين للطَّائِعِين والطَّالِبِين وَصلَ هَواك مدد يا الله لجأنا إليك والعفوُ لديك من راحتيك اغفرْ لنا مدد يا الله نَوِّر فؤادي أنتَ يا هادي حُبَّكَ مُرادي مدد يا الله الوجدُ مني قد غابَ عنّي ذِكرك فتنّي مدد يا الله فاسمَح بالقربِّ واسعِف بالحبِّ لوعةَ قلبي مدد يا الله أرجوكَ المدد من غيرِ عدد فأنتَ السند مدد مدد مدد مدد بلا عدد يا الله يا أيُّها النبيُّ والكوكبُ الدريُّ أنتَ إمامُ الحضرة سلطانها الغيبيُّ همَّتُكَ الفعَّالة ويدُكَ الهطَّالة وأنتَ للرِّسالة أمينُها القويُّ لكَ اللِّوا والسُؤدَد والشرفُ المؤيد وأنتَ يا محمد ضمن الضريحِ حيُّ مُدَّنا بالأصحابِ والآلِ والأحبابِ والأربعِ الأقطابِ ما دامَ نشرُ ضَيُّ اللهُ الله ربنا وهو جليسُ الذاكرِ سلطانُ كلِّ الأولِيا البازُ عبدُ القادر أبشِر مُريدي بالسرور لا تَخشَ هَمّاً ولا كُدُور إنّي أنا الباز الغَيور أحمِيكَ من شرِّ العِدا اللهُ الله ربنا والبازُ الأشهب شيخُنا والأدهمي والبدوي وابنُ الرفاعي شيخُنا كفى الرِّفاعي شرفًا تقبيلُه كفِّ المُصطَفَى ولا تَحِد عن بابهِ وخُذهُ شيخًا وكَفَى آياتُهُ للعالمين مشهورةٌ في كلِّ حين ولكلِّ طرفٍ جاحدٍ أيعتري الشمسُ الخَفَا ربِّ بِطَهَ لا تُخيِّب أَمَلي جِسمِي تَوهَّى مِن إِسَاءَة عَمَلي جُد راحمنا بالعَفوِ لنا بالهادي وعِترته ختامَ الرُسُل كُن لِي مُجيرًا يا رَحِيم الضُّعَفَا كُن لِي نَصيرًا أَنتَ حَسبِي وَكَفَى يا مولانا حُسنَ الختام يا رجانا حُسنَ الختام بجاه محمّد عليه السلام يا فتّاح افتح لنا ابوابك واجعلنا من خِيرِة أحبابك سبِّبنا بأحسن أسبابك وأدخلنا جنة أحبابك لا إله إلا الله والله أكبر لا إله إلا الله والله أكبر ولله الحمد لا إله إلا الله سيدنا محمد رسول الله حقاً وصدقاً وصلِّ وسلِّم على جميع الأنبياء والمرسلين وآلِ كلٍّ وصحبِ كلٍّ أجمعين والحمد لله رب العالمين