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Sufism and Music Education Programme

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSThe programme lasts 8 weeks.It is a total of 16 hours training programme.It is between 26 February - 15 April 2024.Monday 14.00 - 16.00Programme fee: 1000 TL (including VAT)Fee for those who will attend the programme from abroad: To be announced later.For information about registration to the programme, CLICK HERE.***The programme will be held face-to-face and can also be followed online.*** Simultaneous recordings of the lectures are taken and uploaded to the system. Participants will have access to the course videos for 6 months.Participants who have completed their payment…

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Sufi Work Readings Training Programme

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSThe programme lasts 8 weeks.It is a total of 16 hours training programme.It is between 1 March - 26 April 2024.Friday 10.00 - 12.00Programme fee: 3.350 TL (including VAT)Fee for Participants from Abroad: 120 EUROFor information about registration to the programme, CLICK HERE.*** Simultaneous recordings of the lectures are taken and uploaded to the system. Participants will have access to the course videos for 6 months.Participants who have completed their payment transactions are kindly requested to send their payment information to tasavvuf@uskudar.edu.tr.SCOPEIbn 'Arabī…

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Islamic Studies Seminars

Within the scope of the Bilateral Cooperation Project in Education that the Institute of Sufi Studies is developing with Tokyo Meiji University, the programme on "Islamic Studies Seminars" was held on Thursday, 2 November 2023 between 14.00-16.00.Programme news: https://uskudar.edu.tr/tr/icerik/42812/arastirmacilar-islam-arastirmalari-seminerleri-kapsaminda-sunumlarini-yaptiInstitute of Sufi Studies, Üsküdar University, IstanbulDepartment of Philosophy, Faculty of Letters, Meiji University, TokyoJapan-Turkey Bilateral Cooperation in Education Project"Islamic Studies Seminars"Thursday…

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SHEB-I ARÛS PROGRAMME

On the occasion of the 750th Vuslat Anniversary of Hz. Mevlana's 750th Vuslat Anniversary, the interview program titled "Vuslat", prepared in cooperation with Üsküdar University Institute of Sufi Studies and Kerim Foundation within the scope of Şeb-i Arûs Week, was held on Monday, 11 December 2023 between 11.30-13.00 at Ü.Ü. Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall.Programme news: https://uskudar.edu.tr/tr/icerik/43200/hz-mevlananin-750-vuslat-yildonumu-uskudarda-kutlandiProgramme video recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/gU9nNNVwZvw?si=JM6hv7CxtTiucKGG

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MASNAVI-CHILDREN PROJECT WORKSHOP

Within the scope of the Inter-Institutional Bilateral Cooperation "Mesnevi-Children's Project" Workshop organised by the Institute of Islamic Theology of Berlin Humboldt University and Üsküdar University Institute of Sufi Studies, on Monday, 25 December 2023 between 11.00-12.00Project Coordinator Prof. Dr. Tuba Işık will give a lecture titled "Religious Education in Germany: The Relationship of Moral Education with Art and Literature". We would be pleased to welcome your participation in the conference.The conference is open to the public and participation is…

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IX. "In Memory of Meşkûre Sargut" Programme

Uskudar University Institute of Sufi Studies, in cooperation with Kerim Foundation and TURKKAD, organises a programme every year under the title "In Memory of Meşkûre Sargut" to commemorate important personalities who have contributed to Sufi culture and literature. This year, the IXth edition of Meşkûre Sargut's Remembrance programme consists of two parts: a panel on "Edep" with the opening speeches of Cemalnur Sargut, Advisor to the Rector of Üsküdar University, and a commemoration of "Hacı Ahmet Kayhan (Hz.)" prepared with the contributions…

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WE ARE INCREDIBLY HEARTBROKEN, WE HAVE LOSSES, AND WE CONDEMN THE INHUMAN ATTACKS ON THE INNOCENT PALESTINE PEOPLE!

We have learned with great sorrow that the houses of our Department of Computer Engineering  Faculty Member Asst. Prof. Rowanda Ahmet's sibling and nephews, 13 members of the family of our 4th year Software Engineering student from the  Department of the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences Yousef I. M. Asalya, the relatives of our 4th year Industrial Engineering student Amir Abuarqob, and the father and other family members of our Bioengineering student Doaa O M Aldaem were bombed in the heinous attacks on Gaza. We offer our condolences to our students and their families,…

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Sufi Thought and Practices from Past to Present Workshop

Sufi Thought and Practices from Past to Present WorkshopOctober 7, 2023 Saturday 10.00-15.30Üsküdar University, IstanbulWelcome SpeechesSession 1 “Principles of Sufi Thought in Ottoman Period”Reşat ÖngörenThe Institute for Sufi Studies, Üsküdar University, İstanbul, Turkey“Ibn 'Arabi: Formative Period in Sufism”Makoto SawaiOyasato Institute for the Study of Religion, Tenri University, Nara JapanBreakSession 2“Rumi and Sultan Walad: Sufism in Medieval Period”Kie InoueSchool of Arts and Letters, Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan“Adam…

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“The Extraordinary, Enchanted Journey of a Female Scholar Saint in the Afghan Empire” Dr. Waleed Ziad

The Institute for Sufi Studies, Humanity, Sufi Thought and Healing Lecture SeriesDr. Waleed Ziad“The Extraordinary, Enchanted Journey of a Female Scholar Saint in the Afghan Empire”September 29, Friday 2023, at 15.00-16.00Room B-1- 13 A Building of South Campus of Üsküdar UniversityAbstract“The Extraordinary, Enchanted Journey of a Female Scholar Saint in the Afghan Empire”At the turn of the 19th century, Bibi Sahiba Kalan (1752-1803), Kabul’s great female Sufi master and scholar, was recognized as the “most exalted saint” of the age. Her network…

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“Islamic Psychology and Theories of Personality” Dr. Muhammad U. Faruque

The Institute for Sufi Studies, Humanity, Sufi Thought and Healing Lecture SeriesDr. Muhammad U. Faruque“Islamic Psychology and Theories of Personality”October 03, Tuesday 2023, at 11.00-12.00Room B-1- 13 A Building of South Campus of Üsküdar UniversityAbstract“Islamic Psychology and Theories of Personality”What is Personality? How does it develop? What changes it and why do people have different personalities? This talk discusses Islamic theories of personality, while considering developments in modern psychology concerning genetic, environmental, learning, and…

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BRIDGING MYSTICAL PHILOSOPHY AND ARTS IN SUFISM: POETRY, MUSIC AND SAMA’ RITUALINTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM TITLED

The Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies (Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies ASAFAS, Kenan Rifai Center for Sufi Studies), Kyoto University, in cooperation with the Institute of Sufi Studies, under the direction of Prof. Yasushi Tonaga, organized "Comprehensive Study of Sufism: Through Metaphysics, Literature, Music and Rituals" (A Comprehensive Study of Sufism: Through Metaphysics, Literature, Music and Rituals" under the direction of Prof. Yasushi Tonaga. The project will last for 6 years and is supported by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science…

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SUFISM, GENDER AND ISLAMIC FEMINISM

LectureDr. Sa’diyya Shaikh“Sufism, Gender and Islamic feminism”June 16, Friday 2023 at 11:00amIn room B-1-13 A Building of South Campus of Üsküdar University.Short BioSa’diyya Shaikh is Professor in the Study of Religions at the University of Cape Town. Her research is situated at the intersection of Islamic Studies and Gender Studies, with a special interest in Sufism. Her study of Islam began with an abiding interest in existential questions as well as a commitment to social justice – much of her work is animated by an interest and curiosity about the…

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Panel on “Business Life and Spirituality”

Panel on “Business Life and Spirituality”The panel is organized by Üsküdar University Institute for Sufi Studies and will be held on Sunday, January 15th, 2023 between 11.00-14.00.The panel is going to take place at Üsküdar University Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall and will also be followed live on Üsküdar University Youtube Channel and Üsküdar University TV.The panel is open to the public and free of charge and does not require registration.We would be happy to welcome you to the program.“Business Life and Spirituality”Date: 15.01.2023Time:…

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Conference on “Süleyman Çelebi and Mevlid” and Concert

Conference on “Süleyman Çelebi and Mevlid” and ConcertIn co-operation with Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Üsküdar University, Kerim Foundation and Türkkad, a conference on “Süleyman Çelebi and Mevlid” will be held on December 28, 2022. Afterwards, Burdur Cumhur Women’s Mevlid concert by the Nisa Turkish Music Ensemble, directed by Nebahat Koru will perform a concert.The program is open to the public.The program will be broadcast on Üsküdar University television and Youtube channel.Link for the live stream:…

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IV. The International Summer School of Sufi Studies Panel

IV. The International Summer School of Sufi Studies Panel will be on July 23, 2022 at 12.30. Open Public Panel is organized at Üsküdar University Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall. Panel will also be broadcasted from youtube and Üskudar University TV Channel. 

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IV. The International Summer School of Sufi Studies Concert

IV. The International Summer School of Sufi Studies Concert, will be on July 21, 2022 at 19.00.  The concert is directed by Prof. Dr. Vasfi Emre Ömürlü. A public concert will be organized at Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall, Üsküdar University. Date / Time: July 21, 2022 Thursday / 19.00 Location: Üsküdar University, Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall

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“Beautiful Conduct of Sufis”

“Beautiful Conduct of Sufis”  Cemalnur SargutFeraidoon MojadediModerator: Yasemin SaibThe Panel will be conducted with consecutive translation in English and Turkish.Translator: Aylin Yurdacan Date : June 2nd 2022 ThursdayTime : 11.00-13.00 (İstanbul time)Location : Üsküdar Üniversitesi Fuat Sezgin Konferans Salonu                  Altunizade Mh. Mahir İz Cd. No:23 34674 Üsküdar / İstanbul / Türkiye  The program will also be broadcast live on Üsküdar…

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International Summer School

The International Intensive Summer School of Sufi Studies20-28 July 2022Application deadline: 13 July 2022About the programThe 4th International Intensive Summer School of Sufi Studies will be hosted in Istanbul and online (in hybrid form) by the Üsküdar University Institute for Sufi Studies between 20-28 July 2022 with the support of the Kerim Foundation. We are excited and looking forward to seeing both faculty and students in person again after two years apart.The MA-level TSV574 Approaches to Sufi Texts (3 credits-6 AKTS) and PhD-level TSV651 Approaches to Sufi Texts (3 credits-8…

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UNDERSTANDING IBN 'ARABI Autumn Seminars- November 2021

 "Understanding Ibn Arabi" Autumn Seminars will be ended with the Closing Panel, November 27, Saturday at 20:00, moderated by Kerim Guc. The Closing Panel will be chaired by Mahmud Erol Kılıç (IRCICA General Director).  Laila Khalifa (Amman, Jordan), Mukhtar Ali (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, USA) and Cemalnur Sargut (Üsküdar University Advisor to the Rector) will attend to the panel as the speakers.The program will be broadcast in Turkish, English and Arabic in the form of simultaneous translation on youtube channels at the following.For English…

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APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION GUIDE for The International Intensive Summer School of Sufi Studies, 2020

The International Intensive Summer School of Sufi Studies July 9-19, 2020The Institute for Sufi Studies of Üsküdar University, Istanbul, TurkeyAbout the Program The Institute for Sufi Studies of Üsküdar University has structured an international intensive summer school around the theme of Sufi Studies between July 9 and 19, 2020 with the support of Kerim Foundation. This intensive summer school will be in Istanbul, a beautiful and enchanting landscape, and the only city that bridges two continents – Asia and Europe united by the Bosphorus Strait. The opportunity…

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