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How is authority constituted among Western European Muslims? And what role do 'ordinary Muslims' play in this dynamic?

What's New?! | Join us tomorrow for the final lecture of the What's New?! Fall 2023 series: an insightful talk by Thijl Sunier (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) on his latest book, 'Making Islam Work: Islamic Authority among Muslims in Western Europe' (Brill Publishing). 📿

📅 Thursday, 14 December | 17:15-18:15 | Lipsius 1.48
Read more and register here:
https://universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/12/whats-new-fall-thijl-sunier-14-december

What's New?! | Join us next week for an insightful journey into the realms of Islamic authority in Western Europe with Thijl Sunier (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam). His latest book, 'Making Islam Work' (Brill Publishing), unveils the multifaceted ways in which authority is constituted among Western European Muslims. On 14 December, Thijl Sunier will discuss the intricate dynamics that go beyond theological expertise, exploring the role of 'ordinary' Muslims in shaping Islamic landscapes. 📿

Learn more and register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/12/whats-new-fall-thijl-sunier-14-december

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What's New?! | Arabic in South Asian devotional poetry has a history spanning over a thousand years a️nd appears in a rich, multilingual context. Join us on Thursday 7 December as Simon Leese (University of Amsterdam / Universiteit van Amsterdam) explores the intricacies of poetic sounds in 18th-19th century North India. Discover the intertwined worlds of Arabic, Persian, and Urdu poetics in devotional texts.

Read more and register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/12/whats-new-fall-simon-leese-7-december

Leiden Islam Blog | What could this object possibly be? What was it used for? For beer? For body lotion? ⚱️

Archaeologists have been debating these questions for decades. In her contribution to the Leiden Islam Blog, Joanita Vroom (Leiden University, Faculty of Archaeology) sheds light on this enigmatic artifact and shares the latest insights.

Read this fascinating contribution here: https://www.leidenislamblog.nl/articles/bombs-beer-or-body-lotion-new-light-on-an-enigma-in-islamic-archaeology

We warmly invite you to the opening session of our new public series ‘In the Making’ on Sunday 26 November.

Organised as a collaboration between ACPA and Art Institute West Den Haag, the ‘In the Making’ series presents to the public different practices of research in the arts.

This series will open up with a session dedicated to Lebanese artist Rabih Mroué. Mroué is an internationally acclaimed theatre director, actor, visual artist and playwright whose work interrogates the articulation of fiction, representation and mediation. Throughout the years, he has developed a unique form of performative works he calls “non-academic lectures”. In these works he addresses the socio-politic reality of his home country and the middle-east, while regularly questioning how our knowledge of the real is produced.

In this session, Rabih Mroué will enter into a dialogue with art curator and critic Nat Muller, photographer Andrea Stultiens and art historian Sven Lütticken.

We hope you will join us!

Regular ticket 5 euro, free admission for students and teaching staff. Get your (free) ticket here: https://InTheMaking-1.eventbrite.nl

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🌐 Turkey's Centennial | Join us next week at Leiden University College The Hague - Liberal Arts and Sciences as scholars dissect Turkey's past century through the lens of democracy, diplomacy & security. The panel will explore the country's political shifts and evolving role in global geopolitics from the founding of the Republic in 1923 until today, while also examining what the future could hold for Turkey.

Learn more and register here: https://universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/11/turkeys-centennial-past-present-future

LUCIS Meets | Until the 1990s, terms like “uprisings” and “revolution” were commonplace. Enter “hirāk”. Join Rabih Mroué, a Beirut-born artist and co-founder of the Beirut Art Center, as he dissects this shift, using Lebanon's 2019 events as a lens. Uncover the profound meanings behind this new term and its impact.

Rabih Mroué, with a complex practice spanning theater, performance, and visual arts, explores the responsibilities of the artist in political and cultural contexts. His works delve into silenced issues in 's political climate. Join us next week for this insightful discussion on the artist's role in navigating sensitive socio-political landscapes.

🎭 Organised in cooperation with Academy of Creative and Performing Arts - Leiden University.

Register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/11/our-hirak-the-tishreen-revolution

What's New?! | Uncover the complexities of language, identity, and religion in the development of an English-language Islamic curriculum in post-Apartheid . On Thursday, 30 November, Yasmin Ismail will delve into her research on the possibilities and burdens of using and owning the language in education. English is a language entangled in a history of cultural hegemony and acts of violence, and can be seen as a language of global capitalism and an agent of the modern. So, how does this language shape identities, beliefs, practices, and community within Anglophone Islamic contexts? 🗣️

Read more and sign up here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/11/whats-new-fall-yasmin-ismail-30-november

🌍 Middle East Culture Market | Last weekend, the eighth edition of the Middle East Culture Market took place at the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden. The event was a great success, with many visitors, exciting workshops, engaging lectures and wonderful performances. Visitors also had a wide array of stalls with beautiful products to browse through.

Many thanks to all who contributed - and of course to all the visitors! We hope to see you at the next edition of the Middle East Culture Market! 💫

📷 Matthijs Zondervan

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What's New?! | You can still register for this afternoon's lecture, set to take place at 17:15! 🎥 Bekir Düzcan takes us on a journey into Ottoman Istanbul, delving into the arrival of cinema in the late 19th century—a pivotal moment in history. Explore the multifaceted impact on society and the rapid integration of cinema into the city's diverse cultural fabric. Uncover the reactions of the Ottoman palace and society. Join us in unraveling the layers of this cinematic encounter that transformed Istanbul into a cultural capital.

Register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/11/whats-new-fall-ebubekir-duzcan-16-november

🛍️ Middle East Culture Market | After a very successful day 1, we wanted to highlight the market stalls present at the Culture Market! From Atlas Argan Company's organic products to Bakkerij samen's authentic Iranian and Afghani cookies. Delight in handmade treasures by Dunyea, perfumes by Lekkere Geurtjes, traditional Persian crafts, and Sea.Tyle Ceramics's exquisite Turkish-inspired ceramics. Dive into informative booths by Leiden University and the the Netherlands' Institute in Turkey. And of course, don't miss the enlightening ZemZem - Tijdschrift over het Midden-Oosten, Noord-Afrika en islam.

Come and explore these wonderful stalls tomorrow, each with its own rich story and cultural significance!

📅 Middle East Culture Market | The timetable for the Middle East Culture Market is now available! Take a look at the detailed programme on our website: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/11/middle-eastern-culture-market-2023

What are you looking forward to most?

Want to spend more time this weekend immersed in culture and the Middle East? This fascinating performance on Friday evening and Saturday evening at Theater Ins Blau is a worthy complement to the Middle East Culture Market.

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In This is not a dance, theatre maker Nastaran Razawi Khorasani brings the voices of choreographers and dancers living in Iran to the stage. How are they dealing with the ban on dance? How do they practice their profession, what dangers do they face, what freedoms are they fighting for? This is not a dance is a tribute to the body that wants to move. A tribute to art that simply must be made, in whatever way, shape or form.
📆 10 & 11 november 2023⁠
🕤 20:30h
📍 Theater Ins Blau⁠, Haagweg 6, 2311 AA Leiden
📌 Tickets and info : https://theaterinsblau.nl/en/program/15061/This-is-not-a-Dance

In This is not a dance geeft theatermaakster Nastaran Razawi Khorasani het podium aan stemmen van choreografen en dansers die wonen in Iran en de diaspora. Hoe gaan zij om met het dansverbod? Hoe beoefenen zij hun beroep, welk gevaar lopen zij, voor welke vrijheden strijden zij? This is not a dance is een eerbetoon aan het lichaam dat wil bewegen. Een eerbetoon aan de kunst die gemaakt móet worden, in welke vorm dan ook.
📆 10 & 11 november 2023⁠
🕤 20:30 uur
📍 Theater Ins Blau⁠, Haagweg 6, 2311 AA Leiden
📌 Tickets en info : https://theaterinsblau.nl/programma/15061/This-is-not-a-Dance

🔹 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐩𝐭 🔹

Eind augustus tippen verschillende cultuur-recensenten de must-see's van het komende theaterseizoen. Zo raadt De Volkskrant, Het NRC en De Groene Amsterdammer 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 van Nastaran Razawi Khorasani van harte aan!

En met trots kunnen wij zeggen dat deze CoProducers voorstelling ook te zien is in ons theater!

Bestel nu vast je tickets via https://theaterinsblau.nl/programma/15061/This-is-not-a-Dance

📆 10 & 11 november 2023⁠
🕤 20:30 uur⁠
📍 Theater Ins Blau⁠
📌 This is not a dance

🔍 Middle East Culture Market | Join us this Saturday for insightful lectures on profound topics! Explore the complexities of adoption and kafala in Islam with Nadia Sonneveld. Unravel the contested heritage of the Armenian genocide in the Netherlands with Ayşenur Korkmaz. And hear from Husna Jalal, a passionate women’s rights advocate, as she sheds light on the crisis faced by Afghan women. Engage with these thought-provoking discussions and expand your understanding at the Middle East Culture Market this weekend!

🎵 Middle East Culture Market | Embark on a mesmerizing musical journey with Sepand Dadbeh and Khorshid Dadbeh. Their music seamlessly blends ancient discipline and Persian musical history with a modern touch, creating a unique fusion of tradition and innovation. This virtuoso sibling duo will grace the stage on Sunday at the Middle East Culture Market. Don't miss the enchanting sounds of the oud and tanbur!

🧠 Midden-Oosten Cultuurmarkt | Dit weekend biedt een unieke kans om te leren van experts en je te verdiepen in Midden-Oostenstudies en islamonderzoek. Woon intrigerende lezingen bij over islamitische kennis, geloof en autoriteit. Reis terug in de tijd en leer over het schaakspel, ontdek wie de stem van de islam vertegenwoordigt in Europa, en ontrafel de beweegredenen achter Europese bekeringen tot en hun pelgrimsreis naar Mekka.

🔹 Een dame was niet altijd een dame: Over het schaakspel in de Arabische wereld | Remke Kruk | 12:45–13:15, zaterdag 11 november
🔹 Islamitisch gezag onder moslims in Europa | Thijl Sunier | 13:30–14:00, zondag 12 november
🔹 De Nederlandse verkenning van de hadj: Dr. P.H. van der Hoog en zijn spirituele ervaring in Mekka | Umar Ryad | 15:45–16:15, zondag 12 november

🖋️ Middle East Culture Market | Calligraphy holds deep cultural significance in Middle Eastern art. Immerse yourself in this rich tradition with our hands-on workshops at the Middle East Culture Market:
🔹 Arabische kalligrafie, met Mohamad Badenjki | 13:00–14:00, zaterdag 11 november
🔹 Persian Nasta'liq Calligraphy, with Fraidoon Warasta | 12:45–13:45, Saturday 12 November

Stage vacature LeidenGlobal LeidenGlobal is op zoek naar een stagiair(e) voor de periode 15 januari tot en met 30 juni 2024. We bieden een stageplaats aan een communicatief sterke en initiatiefrijke een student van een Nederlandse universitaire instelling, bij voorkeur met een cultureel en/of internationaal georiënteerde stud...

What's New?! | Ever wondered which linguistic and rhetorical tactics social media users employ to deny ? Join us on Thursday, as Deniz Tat (Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University) delves into the complex world of Twitter/X responses to posts by a prominent Turkish parliament member. These posts shared individual experiences of discrimination against the identity and sparked intense engagement online. 📱

Deniz Tat will explore the subtle strategies people employ to deny or mystify these experiences. It's a journey into the heart of the messy world of online arguments, where denial meets reality in intriguing ways. Don't miss this opportunity to gain unique insights into the dynamics of discourse!

Learn more & register:
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/10/whats-new-fall-2023-deniz-tat

A Hundred Years of Republican Turkey | This week, we have two exciting events planned about the recently published 'A Hundred Years of Republican Turkey'. The book's editors Alp Yenen and Erik-Jan Zürcher (Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University) will join us on both occasions to discuss this mosaic-like exploration of Turkey's political changes, cultural shifts, and societal transformations. They are joined by experts at both events with whom they will dive into the Republic's fascinating history.

📅 Join us on Tuesday and Friday at 17:30 to explore the intricate tapestry of Turkey's history.
Register for the Book Launch here (also online): https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/10/book-launch-100-years-republican-turkey
Register for the Panel Discussion here: https://spui25.nl/programma/a-hundred-years-of-republican-turkey/make_reservation

A Hundred Years of Republican Turkey | After launching 'A Hundred Years of Republican Turkey: A History in a Hundred Fragments' on October 24th, we will dive into a lively panel discussion about Turkey's history with our experts on Friday, October 27th. Alp Yenen, Erik-Jan Zürcher, Enno Maessen (Utrecht University), Zeynep Kaşlı (International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)), and Beste İşleyen (University of Amsterdam / Universiteit van Amsterdam) will unravel intriguing insights. An interactive session awaits, followed by informal drinks.

Register via our website!

A Hundred Years of Republican Turkey | Join us on October 24, 2023, as we celebrate the Republic of Turkey's centenary with the launch of 'A Hundred Years of Republican Turkey: A History in a Hundred Fragments'. Edited by renowned experts Alp Yenen and Erik-Jan Zürcher, this insightful book delves into Turkey's past century of political and cultural evolution. Tailored for academics and readers alike, it re-examines history through fresh perspectives. 📕

Don't miss the book introduction, author interview, and engaging Q&A session! Register via our website or the link in the comments.

This book launch will also be live streamed - sign up to receive the link.

What's New?! | Join Bosnian Hajjis on their spiritual journeys to Mecca during our upcoming talk. On 19 October, Dženita Karić (Berliner Institut für Islamische Theologie - BIT | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) will discuss her newly published book on Bosnian literature. From historic treatises to modern blogs, witness the evolution of Hajj literature and how the genre is shaped by social and political pressures. 🕋

Read more and register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/10/whats-new-fall-dzenita-karic-19-october

What is the social function of bestsellers, or of literature in general?

📆 Tomorrow at 17:15, Christian Junge will share his insights on this topic based on his study of transregional communities of amateur readers.
Make sure to sign up!

What's New?! | Social media platforms have transformed the way readers connect globally, breaking down borders and biases. On Thursday 12 October, Christian Junge (Philipps-Universität Marburg) will deliver a lecture on 'affective communities', analysing the discussions around Alaa Al-Aswany's novels. By spotlighting amateur readers, this talk challenges traditional views, offering a fresh perspective on the social impact of . 📚

Read more and register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/10/whats-new-fall-christian-junge-12-october

Leiden Islam Blog | In Bosnia’s capital Sarajevo the dead are omnipresent: mountains surrounding the city are dotted with numerous white cemeteries. Nadia Sonneveld and Kerim Sušić explore the intriguing relationship between life, death, and 's landscape in the latest Leiden Islam Blog. They shed light on the city's unique burial practices, which lie at the intersection of religion, war, and space. 🪦

Read this thought-provoking blog post here: https://www.leidenislamblog.nl/articles/living-among-the-dead-cemeteries-and-burial-practices-in-post-war-sarajevo

What's New?! | Social media platforms have transformed the way readers connect globally, breaking down borders and biases. On Thursday 12 October, Christian Junge (Philipps-Universität Marburg) will deliver a lecture on 'affective communities', analysing the discussions around Alaa Al-Aswany's novels. By spotlighting amateur readers, this talk challenges traditional views, offering a fresh perspective on the social impact of . 📚

Read more and register here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/10/whats-new-fall-christian-junge-12-october

What's New?! | Did you know that a large part of the remains untranslated and even fully unexplored? 📖

Join us on Thursday at 17:15 for the first What's New lecture of this semester, where Marijn van Putten will guide us through the world of Quranic translation and reading traditions.

Want to learn more about about the various challenges and innovations in Quranic ? Then read more and register for this lecture here: https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/2023/10/whats-new-fall-marijn-van-putten-5-october

What's New?! | We have exciting lectures planned for our upcoming What's New series. Topics range from encounters with and Bosnian literature to devotional poetry from and translating readings of the Qur'an. 📖

Visit our website to learn more and register: https://universiteitleiden.nl/en/events/series/whats-new-fall-lecture-series-2023