Announcements

The symposium titled “Mawlâna Jalâladdîn Rûmî in Today's Education: Rethinking Methodologies” will be held at Humbolt University Berlin on October 11-13, 2024 within the scope of the Mesnevi-Children Project carried out within the scope of the cooperation protocol between Üsküdar University Institute of Sufi Studies and Berlin Humbolt University Faculty of Islamic Theology.

About the ProgramÜsküdar University Institute for Sufi Studies, with the support of Sufi Corner and Kerim Foundation, will organize a training program entitled “Humanity, Sufi Thought, and Healing Lecture Series” between 10-14 July 2024. The program will be held face-to-face at Üsküdar University. The languages of the program are English and Turkish.Application Deadline: July 3, 2024It is a paid certificate program organised by the Institute of Sufi Studies.Participants will receive a program certificate from Üsküdar University.The program…

Sâmiha Ayverdi and What Reflects on Today ProgramOn the occasion of International Women's Day, in cooperation with Üsküdar University Institute for Sufi Studies, Kerim Foundation and TURKKAD, on Sunday, March 10, 2024, between 10.00-15.00 hours, within the scope of the program "Sâmiha Ayverdi and What Reflects on Today", two panels and a concert by Istanbul Turkish Quarry Ömürlü Music Ensemble followed by Elif Ömürlü Uyar will be held.It will be held face-to-face and open to the public at Üsküdar University Nermin Tarhan…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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:…

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:…

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. 

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

“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…