Burhan Uddin

Academy Unit | Faculty Talk Our Institute organized a Faculty Talk at R.C. Majumdar Auditorium, University of Dhaka, on “Academic Imperialism: The Question of Intellectual Autonomy in the Sources and Methods of Knowledge.” The concept paper was presented by Hasan Al Firdaus, Managing Director of the Institute, followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring distinguished faculty members from the University of Dhaka. The discussion explored intellectual dependency in academia, the autonomy of knowledge and research methods, and the importance of critically engaging with global knowledge while drawing on our own history, intellectual heritage, and social realities. The Institute remains committed to fostering independent thought, advancing knowledge, and contributing to civilizational renewal through sustained academic engagement.

We’ve successfully completed the first day of our two-day training camp, bringing together our regional and university presidents to strengthen our institute’s work and expand our reach. Our mission is to nurture a new generation of young intellectuals who are committed to knowledge, ethical values, and social responsibility, and to promote a civilization rooted in Islamic thought, sound scholarship, and meaningful action. Through this camp, we aim to strengthen our institutional capacity, deepen our shared vision, and equip our teams to carry this mission to more universities and communities.

Weekly Academic Activities of Our Institute To nurture a generation dedicated to the revival of knowledge and civilization, our Academic Unit continues its efforts. Here's a look at this week's classes and study circles: 🔹 Study Circle As part of our initiative to build a connection with the classical sources of our civilization, we organize regular study circles. In continuation of this series, the 15th lesson of the study circle on Al-Dhari'ah ilā Makārim al-Sharī'ah (الذريعة إلى مكارم الشريعة) was held. The circle is conducted by distinguished translator and researcher on knowledge and civilization, Burhan Uddin. 🔹 Mutafakkir Course The 9th class of the 3rd batch's "History of Islamic Thought and Philosophy" course was held. The instructor presented a framework for understanding nearly 1,400 years of Islamic intellectual history across four phases: Classical, Renewal, Reassessment, and Inquiry. The course is conducted by writer and researcher Hasan Al Firdaus. 🔹 Taqdim Course — The 1st lesson of the 4th batch's "Uloom al-Qur'an & Tafsir Methodology" course was held, focusing on the role of Uloom al-Qur'an in correctly understanding the Qur'an, and key terminologies such as Tafsīr wa Ta'wīl, Nāsikh wa Mansūkh, Muhkam wa Mutashābih, I'jāz al-Qur'an, and Fawātih al-Suwar wa Khawātimuhā. The session drew on foundational texts including Imam Ghazali's Jawāhir al-Qur'an, Imam Suyuti's Al-Itqān fī Ulūm al-Qur'an, and Shah Waliullah Dehlawi's Al-Fawz al-Kabīr fī Usūl al-Tafsīr. This course will be conducted by young researcher Akib Ahmed. — The 1st lesson of the 4th batch's "Uloom al-Hadith & Hadith Methodology" course was also held, introducing the fundamentals of Hadith and its essential terminologies.