Dear Sir/Madam,
We are delighted to invite you to a public lecture organized by Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation, on Wednesday 28th November 2012, starting at 17.30.
The lecture will be given by Professor Qassim al-Samarrai, professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies, entitled The Critical Edition of Manuscripts - Past, Present and Future.
Please note that there will be an informal reception before the lecture, starting at 17.00. There will be refreshments and snacks; we would be obliged if you could RSVP to the invitation so that we can cater for you.
Further details regarding the programme of the evening are provided in the attached invitation.
We do hope that you can join us and look forward to seeing you.
Kind regards,
Sali Shahsivari, Managing Director
Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation
Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation
requests the pleasure of your company and guest
at a public lecture
The Critical Edition of Manuscripts
Past, Present and Future
by Professor Qasim al-Samarrai, professor of Arabic & Islamic studies
To be held on Wednesday 28th November 2012, at Al-Furqan Islamic Heritage Foundation
22A Old Court Place, Kensington, London W8 4PL
Professor Dr Qasim al-Samarrai studied comparative mysticism for his doctorate at Cambridge University. He has held teaching posts at the universities of Cambridge, Baghdad, Leiden, Garyunis (Libya), and Ibn Saud (Saudi Arabia). He has published more than 60 works on various themes and topics, especially on Arabic and Islamic Paleography and Codicology. The Critical Edition of Manuscripts - Past, Present and Future In this lecture, Professor Qasim al-Samarrai will discuss the following issues: - A historical view on the critical edition of manuscripts - The critical edition today; the importance, needs and challenges - The critical edition and its horizons in future Following the lecture, there will be the launch of the Al-Furqan new Website. | The programme of the evening: 17.00 - 17.30 Reception and networking 17.30 - 17.35 Welcoming words 17.35 - 18.35 Lecture by Professor Qasim al-Samarrai on The Critical Edition of Manuscripts - Past, Present and Future 18.35 - 19.05 Discussion 19.05 - 19.15 Launch of Al-Furqan new Website 19.15 Closing of the event Dress code: not applicable Refreshments: from 17.00 to 17.30 Invitation: for you and a guest RSVP: [log in to unmask] |