Great Books From Great Traditions
We were honoured to host Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, President of Zaytuna College, alongside Dr Aisha Subhani, Vice President of Zaytuna College, and esteemed guest, Dr Asad Tarsin, for this engaging discussion to celebrate the launch of two new books in the Zaytuna Curriculum Series: The Combinatorial House of Wisdom and Al Farabi, Book of Letters.
The Combinatorial House of Wisdom is a structured guide to classical Arabic literature focusing on exact and rational sciences. It explores the innovative techniques used by key figures who influenced the creation of the first Arabic dictionary, the rhythms of Arabic poetry, and the development of algebra. Meanwhile, Al Farabi, Book of Letters explores the intersection of logic, language, philosophy, and religion.
Join us for an enlightening discussion of the popular Islamic Zaytuna Curriculum Series with these highly regarded academics.
About the Speaker
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
Hamza Yusuf Hanson is the president of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US. Ranked 23rd by The Muslim 500, he advocates for traditional liberal arts education and serves on the UAE’s top fatwa council under Shaykh Abdallah b. Bayyah. As co-president of Religions for Peace, he collaborates on initiatives with the Vatican and the UN. Hanson, a member of the Jordanian Royal Academy for Islamic Studies, works on peace initiatives between Muslims and Christians. He translated The Marrakesh Declaration, promoting rights of other faiths in Muslim-majority societies, and authored Purification of the Heart.
About the Academic
Dr Asad Tarsin
Dr. Asad Tarsin, with a bachelor’s in Islamic studies, delved deeper into theology and spirituality under prominent scholars like Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. As a research fellow at Zaytuna College and Rihla Program board member, he focuses on inclusive Islamic education models. His debut book, Being Muslim: A Practical Guide, aims to elucidate Islam’s beauty. Alongside his role as an emergency physician, he resides in Michigan with his wife and children.
About the Chair
Dr Aisha Subhani
Dr. Aisha Subhani is a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and chair of the department of emergency services at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston. She also serves as the Vice President of Zaytuna College, America’s first accredited Muslims liberal arts college. For almost 20 years, she has been the Director of the Deen Intensive Foundation which organizes and manages Muslim educational programs in the US and abroad, including the popular Rihla program. She currently resides in Davie, Florida with her husband and three children.
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