What’s the difference between Baptists, Methodists, Episcopalians, Roman Catholics, etc? Why are there so many Christian denominations? What led to the splits, reforms, and movements that shaped Christianity as we know it today? Join us for this fascinating exploration of the historical events, theological debates, and human stories that fractured and redefined Christianity over the centuries.

In this lecture, we’ll journey through pivotal moments in church history—like the Great Schism of 1054 that split Eastern Orthodoxy from Roman Catholicism, the Protestant Reformation ignited by Martin Luther, and the rise of modern evangelicalism and non-denominational churches. You’ll gain insight into the core beliefs that unite Christians, as well as the controversies and cultural forces that drove them apart.

This is more than a history lesson—it’s a dawah tool. Join us for an opportunity to understand how theology, politics, and human ambition shaped the faith of billions.

How should sacred texts like the Bible and Qur’an be studied? This lecture explores four key approaches: devotional, Christian fundamentalist, the Historical Critical Method (HCM), and Muslim perspectives. While the devotional and fundamentalist methods will be briefly outlined, the focus will be on the HCM and its philosophical underpinnings, as well as Muslim approaches to biblical scholarship.

We will discuss these questions:
- In the light of the far from neutral philosophical assumptions underpinning the HCM, should Muslim students study in the western academy?
- Can a form of the HCM purified of its naturalistic philosophy be salvaged?

We will consider the work of Professor Nicolai Sinai of Oxford University, focusing on his book: The Qur'an: A Historical-Critical Introduction. As a role model for Islamic Biblical Scholarship, we will also discuss Shabbir Akhtar’s sophisticated and erudite Muslim study of the Bible, The New Testament in Muslim Eyes: Paul's Letter to the Galatians. Join us to explore these transformative approaches to sacred texts and their broader paradigmatic implications!

“Here is a paradox of world-historical proportions: Jewish Christianity indeed disappeared within the Christian church, but was preserved in Islam.”
~ Hans-Joachim Schoeps, religious historian and philosopher.

Discover why understanding Jesus in his Jewish context changes everything! Historians have long shown that the Christ of the Christian faith and the first century Jewish Jesus of Palestine are worlds apart.

We will look at the textual and historical evidence that demonstrates the remarkable convergence between the historical Jesus uncovered by the Western academy and the Jesus of the Qur’an. We will also look at James the brother of Jesus and how he can serve as a desperately needed link between Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.

It is more than intriguing that the Muslim understanding of Jesus is very much in conformity with the first Christian orthodoxy - the original Jewish Christian understanding of Jesus. If Jewish Christianity had prevailed over Pauline Christianity, history would likely have been written quite differently. It is quite likely that such atrocities as the Crusades, the Inquisition, and the Holocaust would never have transpired. If the Jewish Christian understanding of Jesus had prevailed, Jews and Christians might never have parted ways, and Islam would never have become Christianity’s perceived enemy. We will look at these topics in detail and show how the Islamic Jesus is the real Jesus, the Christ of history.

You may have seen young men wearing short sleeve dress shirts, riding bikes, traveling in pairs to take the message of Joseph Smith to the masses. Perhaps they may have even knocked on your door and asked for a few minutes of your time. Who are they? What do they believe? What methods do they use in their missionary activities to Muslims?

A quick internet search will reveal that very little has been written and published by Muslims on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (i.e. Mormons). In this ground breaking session, we uncover the theology, praxis and familial structure of the Mormon faith and provide a much needed introduction to Mormonism from an Islamic lens.

Evangelical voters make up roughly 25% of the electorate having considerable influence on the Republican party. Many Evangelicals have a distinct view on Palestinians, Muslims and Islam that is informed by Christian Zionism and this view is reinforced in church sermons Sunday after Sunday.

In this session, we venture through a brief history of Christian Zionism and unravel key fallacies in the movement that would help the da’ie in conversations with their Christian friends and neighbors.

Discover the untold perspective on Jesus (as), we dive into the miracles attributed to him in Islam. This thought-provoking lecture explores how Jesus’ extraordinary signs not only challenged societal norms but also served as powerful proofs of his prophethood. From speaking as a baby to healing the blind, these miracles are more than divinely sanctioned acts—they’re profound lessons in faith, submission, and purpose. Whether you're curious about the intersection of faiths or seeking to deepen your understanding of Jesus in Islam, this session promises an engaging journey through theology, spirituality, and history. Don’t miss this unique exploration of divine wisdom!