وضعیت نزاع های مذهبی در نیمه اول سده سوم قمری بر اساس کتاب العثمانیة تأليف جاحظ، دکتر حسن انصاری

جلسه سوم: در اين جلسه توضيح کاملی ارائه داديم درباره شرائط تاريخی و مذهبی دوران جاحظ برای تأليف کتاب العثمانية و همچنين اسباب و دلائلی که او اين کتاب را نوشت و نظر خودش درباره کتابش. همچنين ديدگاه دو مکتب فکری قدرتمند ديگر بغداد عصر او يعنی شيعيان و نيز معتزله درباره اين کتاب و واکنش های آنان به جاحظ و اين تأليفش را بحث کردیم. با شنيدن اين بحث شايد تصوير نسبتا کاملی از اوضاع مذهبی بغداد عصر جاحظ برای علاقمندان فراهم شود. (۹ دسامبر، ۲۰۲۵)

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🔻Book Review
"Fatima, Daughter of Muhammad", Christopher P. Clohessy
Moderator: Farhad Ghoddoussi
Jan 14, 2024

Chapters:
0:00 Greetings
2:25 Biography of Father Dr. Christopher Paul Clohessy
5:42 His personal background and upbringing
11:52 Introductory remarks regarding the book "Fâṭima, Daughter of Muhammad"
51:07 Metaphysical virtues and being a role model
58:19 The challenges of secularism and the image of woman
1:02:49 Sunni image of Lady Fatima (a.s.)
1:10:23 On Professor Madelung later views regarding Lady Fatima
1:13:51 How Lady Maryam left this world according to Catholic Theology
1:16:29 Comparison of the image of Lady Mary in Catholic vs Protestant Theology and Lady Fatima in Shi'i vs Sunni Theology
1:19:27 Dressing of Lady Maryam and Lady Fatima and the general issue of Hijab
1:24:35 Concepts of Mahdi and Messiah in Shi'i Islam and Catholic Theology
1:31:15 Hadith evaluation and source criticism in regard to those used in the book
1:37:18 Burial of lady Fatima and the similarity that no grave is associated with both Lady Maryam and Lady Fatima
1:42:34 Suffering in Shi'i Islam and Christianity (evaluation of late Mahmoud Ayoub's works in regard to the redemptive suffering)
1:50:24 On Abul Fadhl Al-Abbas (a.s.) as an inspiring role model

upcoming events, Dec 14-19, 2025

▫️Sun, Dec 14, 6:00-7:00 pm (virtual, EN)
Special Topic Lecture, "The Qur’anic Portrait of Lady Zahra (A): A Shi‘i Narrative", Hasan Doagoo, McMaster University, Canada.

▫️Sun, Dec 14, 7:15-9:00 pm (virtual, EN)
Special Topics, 10, "Hikmah in the Qur'an", Farhad Ghoddoussi, Wayne State University, Michigan.

▫️Tue, Dec 16, 8:30-10:15 pm (virtual, FA w/ Subs)
Lecture Series, 4, "The State of Religious Conflicts in the First Half of the Third Century AH", Hassan Ansari, IAS, Princeton.

▫️Thu, Dec 18, 7:15-9:30 pm (hybrid, EN)
Dua Kumayl & Lecture, speaker: Sadik Kassim.

▫️Fri, Dec 19, 7:30-9:00 pm (virtual, EN)
Quran Study, Special Topic, "Surah Ta-Ha - The Merciful and His Divine Authority". (additional session, virtual)

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Special Topic Lecture Series, Lec10

🔻Topic: Meaning of Hikmah (Wisdom) in relation to the Golden Rule (Q2:269)

🌐 Virtual, EN Lecture

Date
Sunday December 14th, 2025
7:15 pm to 9:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Location
Online, Detail Below

Schedule
7:15-7:20 Login to Zoom
7:20-8:45 Lecture, in English, Dr. Farhad Ghoddoussi
Topic: “Hikmah in the Qur’an”, Lec10 (last)
8:45-9:00 Q&A

Zoom Participation (virtual):
https://mit.zoom.us/j/92377466698

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درس گفتارهای تاریخ اندیشه و تمدن اسلامی

🌐 بصورت مجازی، به فارسی

«وضعیت نزاع های مذهبی در نیمه اول سده سوم قمری بر اساس کتاب العثمانیة تأليف جاحظ»
توسط دکتر حسن انصاری

جلسه چهارم (آخر)، سه شنبه ۱۶ دسامبر، ۸:۳۰ تا ۱۰:۱۵ شب (به وقت شرق آمریکا)

Zoom Participation (webinar):
https://mit.zoom.us/j/93933325521

در باره سخنران:
https://www.ias.edu/hs/ansari

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Dua Kumayl & Lecture

🌐 Hybrid, EN Lecture

Date
Thursday December 18th, 2025
7:15 pm to 9:30 pm (Eastern Time)

Location
MIT Tang Center, E51-395, 2 Amherst St, Cambridge, MA 02142

Schedule
7:15-7:25 Quran Recitation
7:25-8:00 Dua Kumayl
8:00-8:45 Lecture, in English, Dr. Sadik Kassim
Title: "Illumination in Dark Times: Reflections on the Births of Imam al-Baqir and Jesus"
8:45-8:50 Q&A
8:50-9:00 Ziyarat Warith
9:00-9:30 Dinner

Zoom Participation (hybrid):
https://mit.zoom.us/j/95948516788

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Abstract:
This year brings a rare meeting of sacred time: the winter solstice (Yalda), the birth of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir, and the season of Christmas. As we enter the longest night of the year, we reflect on how the births of Jesus and Imam al-Baqir emerged in moments of darkness as signs of renewal, knowledge, and divine mercy.

Quran Study, Special Topic

🌐 Virtual, EN Lecture

Date
Friday December 19, 2025
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Location
Online, Detail Below

Schedule
7:30-7:35 Login to Zoom
7:35-7:45 Ziyarat Ale-Yasin
7:45-8:45 Lecture, in English, H. I. Hasan Doagoo
Topic: "The Merciful and His Divine Authority: A Tafsir Discussion on the Opening Verses of Surah Ta-Ha"
8:45-9:00 Q&A

Zoom Participation (virtual):
https://mit.zoom.us/j/92377466698

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Abstract:
This special topic session focuses mainly on verse 5 of Sūrat Ṭā Hā — الرَّحْمَٰنُ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ اسْتَوَىٰ — examining it within the broader context of the Qur’an and the eight opening verses of the sūrah. It closely analyzes the key Qur’anic terms al-Raḥmān, al-ʿArsh, and al-istiwāʾ, exploring their linguistic meanings and theological implications. The discussion highlights how divine mercy and authority are articulated through these expressions and how they have been understood by classical Qur’anic exegetes.

وضعیت نزاع های مذهبی در نیمه اول سده سوم قمری بر اساس کتاب العثمانیة تأليف جاحظ، دکتر حسن انصاری

جلسه چهارم: در اين جلسه که جلسه آخر بحث های کتاب عثمانيه بود درباره اين موضوعات صحبت شد: ۱) رديه های کهن بر کتاب عثمانيه؛ ۲) چرا ابن راوندی مورد دشمنی معتزله قرار گرفت؟ آيا او شيعی مذهب بود؟ ۳) شرائط تاريخی تأليف کتاب الانتصار از سوی ابو الحسين خياط چه بود؟ ۴) ارتباط انديشه نصّ با موضوع حجيت در دين و مسئله نسبت ميان دين و جامعه و عقل ۵) چه ارتباطی ميان ديدگاه های ابن راوندی با فارابی وجود داشت؟ ۶) ارتباط ميان نظريه مدينه فاضله فارابی با موضوع نصّ شيعی چيست؟ ۷) از نابته جاحظ تا نوابت فارابی ۸) چرا اسلاف اهل سنت نيازمند آن بودند که برای مشروعيت بخشی به فقه و شريعت اجماع سازی کنند؟ ۹) "سنت" و "جماعت" در اصطلاح اهل سنت و جماعت به چه معناست و چرا احمد بن حنبل ناچار شد قضيه "تربيع" را در برابر موج تازه روشنفکری شيعی در بغداد سده سوم مطرح کند؟ ۱۰) اهل سنت چگونه توانستند خود را از دوران عثمانی گری و الزامات آن خارج کنند؟ (۱۶ دسامبر، ۲۰۲۵)

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🔻Special Event for 13 Rajab

Friday, January 2, 2026
7:15 PM | MIT

Details to be announced.

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🔻What Does “Ar-Raḥmān ‘alā al-‘Arsh istawā” Mean?"
speaker, H. I. Hasan Doagoo
Dec 19, 2025

Summary:
This special topic session examined verse 5 of Sūrat Ṭā Hā — الرَّحْمَٰنُ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ اسْتَوَىٰ — within its broader Qur’anic context, with particular attention to the opening eight verses of the sūrah. The lecture provided an analysis of the Qur’anic terms al-Raḥmān, al-ʿArsh, and al-istiwāʾ, discussing their linguistic dimensions and theological significance, and outlined how classical Qur’anic exegetes have understood these expressions in articulating divine mercy and authority.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtjnkvRddrU&list=PLRagz8v-1fF7RTYA8R65mf7vODF3S0q1U&t=1s

🔻"The Qur’anic Portrait of Lady Zahra (a)", Lec01
speaker, H. I. Hasan Doagoo
Dec 14, 2025

Part I: The Verse of Mubahala

Key Topics:
- The Verse of Mubahala (Q3:61) and its historical context.
- The rationale behind the Prophet’s exclusive selection of Ali, Fatimah, Hasan, and Husayn.
- Insights from Tafsir al-Mizan regarding the spiritual rank of these figures.
- A brief introduction to the Verse of Purification.

Special Topic Lecture, Dedicated to the Birth Anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (sa)

🔻Topic: The Verse of Tatheer

🌐 Virtual, EN Lecture

Date
Sunday December 21st, 2025
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Location
Online, Detail Below

Schedule
5:30-5:35 Login to zoom
5:35-6:45 Lecture, in English, H. I. Hasan Doagoo
Title: "The Qur’anic Portrait of Lady Zahra (a): A Shi‘i Narrative, Part II — The Verse of Tatheer"
6:45-7:00 Q&A

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In continuation of the first session, which focused on the Verse of Mubahala, the final session will examine the Verse of Tatheer. This session will emphasize the following topics:

- The significance of the Verse of Tatheer (Q33:33) for Shiʿa theology in defining the role and attributes of the Ahl al-Bayt.
- Shiʿa and Sunni perspectives on the definition of Ahl al-Bayt.
- An analysis of the verse’s placement within passages addressing the Prophet’s wives.
- The theological implications of the “purification” of the Ahl al-Bayt.

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Rajab 1447 A.H.
From the Moon-Sighting Committee of The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America - Read more here:
https://ow.ly/vEJr50XHtHp

1 Rajab (Dec. 22): Birth of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p), 57 A.H.
2 Rajab (Dec. 23): Birth of Imam Ali al-Hadi (p), 212 A.H.
3 Rajab (Dec. 24): Martyrdom of Imam Ali al-Hadi (p), 254 A.H.
10 Rajab (Dec. 31): Birth of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (p), 195 A.H.
13 Rajab (Jan. 3): Birth of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (p), 23 B.H.
15 Rajab (Jan. 5): Death of Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali (p), 62 A.H.
25 Rajab (Jan. 15): Martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p), 183 A.H.
27 Rajab (Jan. 17): Day of Mabath, 13 B.H.

1 Rajab (Dec. 22): Birth of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p), 57 A.H.

🌿 السَّلامُ عَلَيْكَ يا اَبا جَعْفَرٍ يا مُحَمَّدَ بْنَ عَلِي اَيُّهَا الْباقِرُ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqGkaY5LSWo&list=PLRagz8v-1fF7RTYA8R65mf7vODF3S0q1U&t=1s

🔻"The Qur’anic Portrait of Lady Zahra (a)", Lec02
speaker, H. I. Hasan Doagoo
Dec 21, 2025

Part II: The Verse of Tatheer

Key Topics:
- The significance of the Verse of Tatheer (33:33) for Shiʿa theology in defining the role and attributes of the Ahl al-Bayt.
- Shiʿa and Sunni perspectives on the definition of Ahl al-Bayt.
- An analysis of the verse’s placement within passages addressing the Prophet’s wives.
- The theological implications of the “purification” of the Ahl al-Bayt.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSwdq9KTou0&list=PLRagz8v-1fF4Oi2EToPQJrvgbB3VgyVkk&t=1s

🔻"Hikmah in the Qur'an", Lec09
speaker, Dr. Farhad Ghoddoussi
Dec 7, 2025

Topic: Meaning of Hikmah (Wisdom) in the Story of Luqman (Q31:12–19)

Summary:
In the ninth lecture, we discussed the meaning of *hikmah* in verse Q31:12 of the surah Luqman as part of the pericope Q31:12-19, which is about the hikmah (wisdom) given by God to Luqman and who conveys this wisdom to his son.

Surah 31 Luqmān is believed to have been revealed during the Makkan period .The focus of this sūrah is upon worship, obedience, and gratitude. There is an extensive debate regarding the identity of Luqman, but most commentators maintain that he was simply a righteous man or a sage (ḥakīm) and probably a person with authority.

In the verse Q31:12 being thankful to God and knowing giving thanks to God is for the benefit of those who give thanks and God is in no need of their thanking is listed as an instance of hikmah given to Luqman. But what comes in the following verses also are considered as instances of Hikmah. TN this pericope and the pericope of Q17:22-39 we have instances and examples of wisdom explicitly listed which makes this two pericope among the most important one for understanding of the meaning of hikmah in the Qur'an.

Qur’an often discusses the theme of filial obligation together with that of monotheism. In this pericope doctrine of monotheism is stated by Luqman (verse 13), but the subject of filial obligation is addressed by God Himself (verses 14-15). This change of speakers from verse 13 to verses 14-15 tells us something about Luqman. Since he is counseling his own son, Luqman, out of modesty and humility, omits to instruct his son to honor his parents since Luqman himself would be the claimant and recipient of such honor. The omission is supplied by God Himself, and this explains the change of speakers. The joining of the Divine voice to Luqman’s is meant to honor Luqman. From verse 16 onward, Luqman again becomes the speaker, with verses 14-15, thus, constituting a kind of parenthetic addition but being integral to the theme of the passage.

The Qur’an’s purpose in narrating Luqman's advice to his son advice maybe is to show that the wise men of Arabia taught the same essential message that prophet Muhammad was teaching. In other words, human reason leads one to the same broad and general truths to which Divine revelation leads.

Thus the content of this pericope from the sūrah Luqmān presents a strong confirmation that ḥikmah refers to the Qur’an’s core theological claims of divine unicity and final accountability alongside natural moral beliefs deducible prior to revelation. In the larger Qur’anic perspective, then, Arabia’s wisdom tradition, represented by Luqman, complements Arabia’s revelatory tradition, represented by prophet Abraham at an earlier period and by prophet Muhammad at a later time.

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