The Future of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Confronting the Zionist Threat

The İLKE Foundation invites you to a discussion titled "The Future of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Confronting the Zionist Threat" with Khalid Al-Awaisi, a Palestinian academic on Islamic Jerusalem. This seminar will provide a brief historical overview but will primarily focus on the present and future of Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque, especially in the context of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and Donald Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan. The İLKE Foundation invites you to a discussion titled "The Future of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Confronting the Zionist Threat" with Khalid Al-Awaisi, a Palestinian academic on Islamic Jerusalem. This seminar will provide a brief historical overview but will primarily focus on the present and future of Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque, especially in the context of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and Donald Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan. We will discuss the following issues and more: We will discuss the following issues and more: The current situation of Al-Aqsa in the context of the ongoing genocide in Gaza The current situation of Al-Aqsa in the context of the ongoing genocide in Gaza The evolution of Status of Al-Aqsa Mosque's status over the decades, particularly under Israeli occupation The evolution of Status of Al-Aqsa Mosque's status over the decades, particularly under Israeli occupation The role of Muslim-majority countries in defending Al-Aqsa and their effectivenes in countering Zionist threats The role of Muslim-majority countries in defending Al-Aqsa and their effectivenes in countering Zionist threats  The influence of global politics in shaping the current threats to Al-Aqsa and Al-Quds  The influence of global politics in shaping the current threats to Al-Aqsa and Al-Quds Speaker: Speaker: Khalid Al- Awaisi Khalid Al- Awaisi Dr. Khalid El-Awaisi is a graduate of the pioneering field of Islamicjerusalem Studies, having received his PhD from the University of Aberdeen (2006). His main specialisation is the historical geography of Bayt al-Maqdis/Islamicjerusalem and the geographical interpretations of the Qur’an. He has taught at a number of Turkish and British universities and was appointed as the director of the Centre of Islamicjerusalem Studies in the UK (2007-2011). Currently, he is working at the Department of Islamic History at the Social Sciences University of Ankara (ASBU). Dr. Khalid El-Awaisi is a graduate of the pioneering field of Islamicjerusalem Studies, having received his PhD from the University of Aberdeen (2006). His main specialisation is the historical geography of Bayt al-Maqdis/Islamicjerusalem and the geographical interpretations of the Qur’an. He has taught at a number of Turkish and British universities and was appointed as the director of the Centre of Islamicjerusalem Studies in the UK (2007-2011). Currently, he is working at the Department of Islamic History at the Social Sciences University of Ankara (ASBU). The İLKE Foundation invites you to a discussion titled "The Future of Al-Aqsa Mosque: Confronting the Zionist Threat" with Khalid Al-Awaisi, a Palestinian academic on Islamic Jerusalem. This seminar will provide a brief historical overview but will primarily focus on the present and future of Al-Quds and Al-Aqsa Mosque, especially in the context of the ongoing genocide in Gaza and Donald Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan.   We will discuss the following issues and more:   Speaker: Khalid Al- Awaisi Dr. Khalid El-Awaisi is a graduate of the pioneering field of Islamicjerusalem Studies, having received his PhD from the University of Aberdeen (2006). His main specialisation is the historical geography of Bayt al-Maqdis/Islamicjerusalem and the geographical interpretations of the Qur’an. He has taught at a number of Turkish and British universities and was appointed as the director of the Centre of Islamicjerusalem Studies in the UK (2007-2011). Currently, he is working at the Department of Islamic History at the Social Sciences University of Ankara (ASBU).

İLKE Agenda | Historical Roots of Ta'lim & Adab and Developing New Methodologies

İLKE Agenda | Activism in the Time of Gaza Genocide and Islamophobia

In this seminar, we discussed how anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian actions, protests, and demonstrations have united people across religious and cultural boundaries. The solidarity shown by non-Muslims in the US and Europe, who have supported Muslims in resistance, is particularly noteworthy. The seminar examined the potential impact of these actions to transform Islamophobia, including how they have led to the conversion of many people to Islam.    In this seminar, we discussed how anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian actions, protests, and demonstrations have united people across religious and cultural boundaries. The solidarity shown by non-Muslims in the US and Europe, who have supported Muslims in resistance, is particularly noteworthy. The seminar examined the potential impact of these actions to transform Islamophobia, including how they have led to the conversion of many people to Islam. In this seminar, we discussed how anti-Zionist and pro-Palestinian actions, protests, and demonstrations have united people across religious and cultural boundaries. The solidarity shown by non-Muslims in the US and Europe, who have supported Muslims in resistance, is particularly noteworthy. The seminar examined the potential impact of these actions to transform Islamophobia, including how they have led to the conversion of many people to Islam.

İLKE Agenda | Despite the Glass Ceiling: A Conversation with Leading Women in Academia and Business

In this event, our guest speakers drew from their experience as Prof Emeratus and businesswomen and explore contributions and challenges of women in academia and business. Despite  the glass ceiling, which symbolizes the invisible barriers to women's advancement in the workplace,  Al Deen and Rahman will discuss the significance of women in the workplace and academia, as well as the challenges they face in both realms. Prof. Aminah Beverly (McCloud) Al-Deen is professor emerita of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University. In 2006, she founded the United States’ first undergraduate baccalaureate program in Islamic World Studies. She is the former Editor in Chief of the Journal of Islamic Law & Culture.  Dr. Al-Deen is a Senior Fulbright Scholar, host of Critical Talk a Muslim Network TV production, executive board member of IMAN (Inner City Muslim Action Network), bo ard member of Soundvision, Muslim Mental Health, Muslim Arc, Greenwood Policy Institute and the American editor for the Muslim Minorities in the West Series for Brill Publishers.  Farzana Rahman is a highly accomplished toy designer, entrepreneur, and Managing Director at The Desi Doll Company Ltd. As a recipient of the prestigious Queen's Award in 2020 and the Inclusive Innovation Award in 2022/23, she is celebrated for her exceptional contributions to the toy industry and her commitment to inclusive innovation. She designed and launched best-selling plush talking dolls "Aamina and Yousuf" that help children learn about Islam in an interactive and fun way.  In this event, our guest speakers drew from their experience as Prof Emeratus and businesswomen and explore contributions and challenges of women in academia and business. Despite  the glass ceiling, which symbolizes the invisible barriers to women's advancement in the workplace,  Al Deen and Rahman will discuss the significance of women in the workplace and academia, as well as the challenges they face in both realms. Prof. Aminah Beverly (McCloud) Al-Deen is professor emerita of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University. In 2006, she founded the United States’ first undergraduate baccalaureate program in Islamic World Studies. She is the former Editor in Chief of the Journal of Islamic Law & Culture.  Dr. Al-Deen is a Senior Fulbright Scholar, host of Critical Talk a Muslim Network TV production, executive board member of IMAN (Inner City Muslim Action Network), bo ard member of Soundvision, Muslim Mental Health, Muslim Arc, Greenwood Policy Institute and the American editor for the Muslim Minorities in the West Series for Brill Publishers.  Farzana Rahman is a highly accomplished toy designer, entrepreneur, and Managing Director at The Desi Doll Company Ltd. As a recipient of the prestigious Queen's Award in 2020 and the Inclusive Innovation Award in 2022/23, she is celebrated for her exceptional contributions to the toy industry and her commitment to inclusive innovation. She designed and launched best-selling plush talking dolls "Aamina and Yousuf" that help children learn about Islam in an interactive and fun way.