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The series will aim to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Appreciate the interconnectedness of world civilization and the impact of Islamic civilization in today&#8217;s world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the Islamic science of art, philosophy, poetry, humanities, social studies, spirituality, and theology, taking into account its ancient precursors and its subsequent influence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand the history of Islam in the Americas, the evolution of Islam in America, and the contributions of American Muslims.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster interfaith dialogue and explore the place of religion in the American context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Examine Islam&#8217;s intellectual heritage and its complementary and critical relationship to important strains of Western and Eastern thought.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Iqbal Symposium is funded through an endowment at the University of Michigan-Flint. If you would like to support this annual symposium through a contribution to the endowment, you can do so by going to <a href=\"https:\/\/leadersandbest.umich.edu\/find\/#!\/give\/basket\/fund\/701512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan Giving<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Sixth Annual Iqbal Symposium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:38%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>March 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><br>Northbank Center&#8217;s Grand Ballroom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Keynote Speaker: Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"1999\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2026\/07\/iqbal-flyer.png\" alt=\"Flyer for the 6th Annual Allama Muhammad Iqbal Symposium and Banquet Dinner on March 26, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Theme: Islam and America's Founding. Keynote speaker: Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah. Location: Northbank Center, Grand Ballroom, Flint, MI.\" class=\"wp-image-17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2026\/07\/iqbal-flyer.png 1545w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2026\/07\/iqbal-flyer-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2026\/07\/iqbal-flyer-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2026\/07\/iqbal-flyer-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/icc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/111\/2026\/07\/iqbal-flyer-1187x1536.png 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:62%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are excited to announce the Sixth Annual Iqbal Symposium on Islamic Thought &amp; Civilization at UM-Flint. The symposium was conceived of by members of the Muslim community to nurture a deeper understanding of the rich history and living tradition of Islamic thought and civilization and its impact on the world we share. We share a meal together and enjoy a presentation and dialogue with invited guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our speaker this year is Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Executive Director\/Secretary General of the Fiqh Council of North America and Director of Religious Affairs of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He received his Ph.D. (Theology and Religious Studies) from the University of Wales, U.K., obtained his M.A. (Hons) in Islamic Studies (Usuluddin, with specialization in Comparative Religions) from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan, and B.A. (Hons) in Islamic Studies (Usuluddin) from the same university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is Hafiz of al-Qur&#8217;an. He has taught at the International Islamic University Islamabad, University of Wales, University of North Florida, St. Thomas University, and Cardinal Stritch University. He is former president of the Sharia&#8217; Scholars Association of North America (SSANA) and the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), and author of multiple books and articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selected Publications<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Islam&#8217;s Reformation of Christianity<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Islam and the English Enlightenment: The Untold Story<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>St. Thomas Aquinas and Muslim Thought<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a90dccff wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-leading-icon=\"external\"><a data-leading-icon=\"external\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-maize-background-color has-background wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/campusconnections.umflint.edu\/icc\/rsvp_boot?id=383954\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M19.5 4.5h-7V6h4.4l-5.7 5.7 1.1 1.1L18 7.1v4.4h1.5v-7z\"><\/path><path d=\"M4.5 8.5v11h11V13H14v5H6V10h5V8.5z\"><\/path><\/svg>Register for the Sixth Annual Iqbal Symposium<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">About Muhammad Iqbal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muhammad Iqbal (1877\u20131938), widely known as Allama Iqbal, was an extraordinary poet and philosopher from South Asia, now Pakistan. He received his advanced education from the University of Cambridge and the University of Munich. He was fluent in English, Persian, Urdu, Punjabi, and Arabic. He was knighted in 1922.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iqbal considered Jalaluddin Rumi his spiritual teacher and was highly influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche. Best known for his articulation of the concept of Self and the reassertion of humanism based in the Islamic tradition, his exceptional command of both Western and Islamic philosophy at the turn of the century placed him in the unique position of blending and critiquing both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Our Founder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The symposium is the brainchild of Dr. Macksood Aftab. Dr. Aftab is a Harvard-trained neuroradiologist and serves as a clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, and A.T. Still University. He also earned a master&#8217;s degree in history of science and is a founding editor for the Journal of Islamic Philosophy. Dr. Aftab, a University of Michigan alumnus, was born and raised in Flint, Michigan. He serves on the board of directors for the American Society of Islamic Philosophy and Theology and the American Muslim Community Services, which serve as institutional co-sponsors for the Iqbal Symposium.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Allama Muhammad Iqbal Symposium on Islamic Thought &amp; Civilization Members of the Muslim community conceived of the annual Muhammad Iqbal Symposium on Islamic Thought and Civilization to nurture a deeper understanding of the rich history and living tradition of Islamic thought and civilization, and its impact on the world we share. 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