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2017 – Metaphoria
The fourth annual CEI Qur’an conference, ‘Metaphoria’, explores selected metaphors in the Qur’an. Metaphors are used to enhance the effect of what is being said by making it beautiful, impressive, aesthetically striking, and semantically powerful.
‘Metaphoria’ is derived from two words: ‘metaphor’ and ‘euphoria’. For us, ‘Metaphoria’ is a word that captures the extraordinary imagery in the Qur’an, and how these images and examples are then used to convey powerful meanings.
METAPHORIA
METAPHORIA | A STUDY OF EXTRAORDINARY IMAGERY IN THE QUR’AN
Q-CONFERENCE 2017
The fourth annual CEI Qur’an conference, ‘Metaphoria’, explored selected metaphors in the Qur’an. Metaphors are used to enhance the effect of what is being said by making it beautiful, impressive, aesthetically striking, and semantically powerful.
‘Metaphoria’ is derived from two words: ‘metaphor’ and ‘euphoria’. For us, ‘Metaphoria’ is a word that captures the extraordinary imagery in the Qur’an, and how these images and examples are then used to convey powerful meanings.
SESSIONS
During this conference, various teachers explored the themes and styles in the following verses, all containing the word ‘mathal’ (parable/example). These verses were grouped into five sessions, and these sessions highlighted how the images are used to present contrasting concepts, describe human traits, highlight the power of God, clarify the nature of the world or simply introduce inspiring narratives.
TEACHERS
The sessions were taught by:
- Dr Akram Nadwi
Dr Talal Al-Azem
- Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam
- Shaykh Ahmed Babikir (Video)
- Dr Ibrahim Harvey
- Ustadh Thaqib Mehmood
- Dr Saquib Ashraf
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![✨Q-MASTERCLASS: A Detailed Study of Sura Fajr (Q.89) with WORLD RENOWNED Professor M.A.S Abdel Haleem, and Dr S Ashraf [Available Online & In-Person]✨
Join us on Sunday 25th May 2025 for the LAUNCH of this exciting initiative! CEI is honoured to host Prof. Abdel Haleem and highlight his work on Sura Fajr!
✨An incredible OPPORTUNITY to study under the Professor✨
⚪What is Q-Masterclass?
🔸A dedicated single afternoon to study the key concepts of a specific Sura and its structure with Dr Ashraf and an invited expert
🔸Brand new format for Qur’anic engagement that presents material and analysis through two complementary lenses and opens conversations between our Qx teaching and its academic roots
🔸Attendance is in-person or online, taking place twice a year
⚪Who is it for?
🔸 Anyone who wants to delve deeper into Qur'anic studies, and hear first-hand from experts that have spent decades studying and teaching the Qur’an (Arabic is not mandatory)
⚪Why should I attend?
🔸The format allows for accessible, thorough, approachable, unique exposure to a range of Qur’anic material
🔸An opportunity to study a sura from two angles, delivered by two experts
🔸To access and support Qx to broaden and deepen access to the Qur’an
[All proceeds go directly towards fundraising for The Q-Institute via our dedicated JustGiving page]
⚪When & Where?
🔸Sunday 25th May 2025
🔸1:00-5:00pm
🔸MIC, 81-103 Euston St., London NW1 2EZ
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![🌙✨ 40 HADITHS ON THE QUR'AN KHATAM: IN-PERSON AND ONLINE✨🌙
🔸Join us on Sunday 23 March from 4pm online or in-person as we conclude our 40 Hadiths on the Qur'an course
🔸A khatam is a significant moment, filled with barakah and acceptance
🔸ALL proceeds will support the establishment of The Q-Institute as we aim to raise £10,000
🔸Delicious iftar provided if you are joining us in-person!
🔸This gathering is open to all!
🖊️ TEACHERS
🔸Dr Saquab Ashraf
🔸Sheikh Akram Nadwi
🔸Sheikh Thaqib Mahmood
🔸Sheikh Ahmed Babikir
🗓️DATE, TIME & LOCATION
🔸Sunday 23 March 2025 (4pm onwards)
🔸The Wesley, 81-103 Euston St., London NW1 2EZ
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