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Imam Ali Seminar London: Lady Zaynab, Interfaith & Psalms
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Imam Ali Seminar
“To Commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Ali (a.s.)”
Key Details
| Date(s) | March 1, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM |
| Location | Regent’s University London, Tuke Hall, Inner Circle |
| Format | In-Person |
| Organized by | Regent’s University London |
About the Event
The Imam Ali Seminar is an academic gathering hosted at Regent’s University London dedicated to exploring the spiritual and intellectual legacy of Imam Ali (a.s.). The event features scholarly discussions on interfaith connections and historical perspectives on spiritual witnessing, serving as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue among prominent researchers in Islamic and interfaith studies.
Topics & Scope
- Spiritual Witnessing: Analysis of Lady Zaynab’s perspective on martyrdom
- Interfaith Reflections: Comparative studies between the “Psalms of Imam Ali” and the Old Testament
- Historical Religious Thought: Classical themes in Islamic and Abrahamic traditions
Target Audience
This seminar is designed for academic researchers, theology students, and individuals interested in interfaith dialogue and Islamic spirituality, particularly those studying the intersection of the Ahlulbayt’s legacy with global religious traditions.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
| Event Date | March 1, 2026 |
| Event Time | 2:00 PM |
Keynote Speakers & Program
Chair: Prof. Robert Gleave
University of Exeter
Professor of Arabic Studies in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter, UK. He researches the history of Shīʿīsm, with a particular interest in Shiite Law. His recent collaborative publications include Shi’ite Legal Theory: Sources and Commentaries (2023) and Islamic Law in Context: A Primary Source Reader. He is currently British Academy Wolfson Professor, completing a monograph on the history of Shiite law in the early 19th century CE.
Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi
“Nothing but Beauty: Lady Zaynab and the Meaning of Bearing Witness”
An author in Islamic Studies and Comparative Religion; Senior Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies; and Managing Editor of Encyclopaedia Islamica. He studied International Relations and Politics at Sussex and Exeter Universities before obtaining his PhD in Comparative Religion from the University of Kent.
Shaykh Dr. Ghulamabbas Murtaza Lakha
“Interfaith Reflections on the Psalms of Imam Ali (a.s.) and the Old Testament”
A researcher and tutor in Psychology of Religion at the University of Oxford, holding degrees spanning Economics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Theology, Islamic Studies, History and Arabic, and a DPhil in Psychiatry examining Islamic concepts in psychotherapeutic treatment. He has lectured widely on contemporary Islam and was accredited as a Shaykh in 2020 by the Hākim al-Sharʿ for Europe of Grand Ayatullah Sistani.
Submission & Registration
Registration for attendance is typically managed through the university’s events portal. Participants are encouraged to visit the official website to confirm seat availability and entry requirements for Tuke Hall.
Fees & Funding
Not specified by the organizers.
Official Links
Direct Information Link: shii-news.imes.ed.ac.uk
DISCLAIMER
This event listing is published by Tolou International Institute on February 23, 2026, based on information available from the official organizers. Tolou is not affiliated with or responsible for this event. Please verify all details — including dates, fees, and deadlines — directly with the event organizers, as information is subject to change. For registration and submissions, refer to the official event website.
Last Updated: February 23, 2026
