"Community Ethics in The Holy Quran" Seminar at University of Michigan
The 2 day seminar will be held on Saturday March 15 and Sunday March 16 from 4:45 PM – 7 PM.
The Holy Quran instructs Muslims to work towards self improvement and a more ethical society.
“The noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the best of you in conduct.” (Surat Al-Hujuraat The Rooms 49:13)
This seminar will discuss a number of topics related to how one can work towards a more ethical society. Where do we stand in relation to our duty towards our community from an ethical standpoint? Are we part of the solution? Do we as community members live up to the Quranic injunctions in maintaining an upright moral society. How should we treat others? What kind of social structures should we aim for? Do we give benefit of the doubt to others and keep them safe from the sins of our tongue?
The seminar is led by Hujjat al-Islam Sh. Hamza Sodagar.
Sheikh Hamza Sodagar is a renowned Islamic scholar hailing from both American and Iranian origin. Born in Kentucky, he was raised partially in Maryland until his family moved to Iran where he spent much of his childhood. Shaykh Hamza currently resides in the holy city of Qom, Islamic Republic of Iran where he has spent the past 16 years pursuing Islamic studies, specializing in Islamic law, the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and Islamic philosophy. Having previously attended the Dars al-Kharij of Ayatullah Shubayri Zanjani, Sheikh Hamza currently devotes the bulk of his efforts towards teaching in the Amir al-Muminin Islamic Seminary, providing one-on-one instruction to select students and conducting independent research. His research is currently focused on the areas of fiqh and usul al-fiqh, with particular emphasis on the broader framework and dynamics of ahkam al-sharīʿah. In addition to his scholarly endeavors, Sheikh Hamza has devoted his time toward assisting seminary students from the West pursue their learning experience in Qom, as well as sharing his knowledge and insights through regular travels to various Muslim communities around the world.
Source: Awaited One
