Muslim

This talk explores the politics and legacy of the Battle of Siffin — a foundational moment in the early political memory and history of Islam that pitted Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib against a rebellion in Syria led by Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan. As the first Shi...

Organized by the HDS student group, HDS Muslims, this event began after breaking fast; guests enjoyed an hour-long performance by a group of musicians who performed examples of traditional music from Ottoman Sufi Istanbul lodges. This event featured the...

Hussein Rashid, Assistant Dean for Religion and Public Life and Lecturer on Religion and Public Life at HDS, discusses the question, "What is the most difficult question your flock is struggling with?" these days.

"In the last decade, the surge of Islamophobia has become worldwide, reaching India, China and even Muslim countries. This geographic expansion goes hand-in-hand with an expansion and intensification of the discrimination not only of Muslims but also of...

With over 220 million individuals spread across the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Africa, and the West, the study of Shi’ism is of growing importance in world affairs. The Project on Shi’ism and Global Affairs at Harvard Divinity School undertakes...

Abdul Rahman Latif, MTS '18, has been named the first Muslim chaplain at Dartmouth College, where he has been working to strengthen connections within the Muslim community.

Mohsen Goudarzi, AM '14, PhD '18, heard the call of the Qur'an at a young age. Now, in his first year as Assistant Professor in Islamic Studies at HDS, he continues to delight in uncovering new understandings within the sacred text's complexities. Growing...

“Worse still, on some issues it’s very hard to see any difference between Macron and Le Pen, especially on the visibility of Muslims. Some of Macron’s ministers have been even more excessive than she has on this matter," says HDS Visiting Professor...