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6th Annual Iqbal Symposium on Islamic Thought & Civilization: Islam and America's Founding
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Thu, Mar 26, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT (GMT-4)
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The symposium was conceived by members of the Muslim community to nurture a deeper understanding of the rich history and living tradition of Islamic thought and civilization and its impact on the world we share. We share a meal together and enjoy a presentation and dialogue with invited guests.
This year's keynote speaker is a world-renowned, distinguished scholar with a Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies, Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah will be delivering a talk on "Islam and America's Founding."
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah is the Executive Director/Secretary General of the Fiqh Council of North America and Director Religious Affairs of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee.
He received his Ph. D. (Theology and Religious Studies) from the University of Wales, U. K., obtained his M.A. (Hons), (Islamic Studies: Usuluddin with specialization in Comparative Religions) from the International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan and B. A. (Hons), (Islamic Studies: Usuluddin) from the same university.
He is Hafiz of al-Qur’an. He has taught at the International Islamic University Islamabad, University of Wales, University of North Florida, St. Thomas University and Cardinal Stritch University. He is former president of Sharia’ Scholars Association of North America (SSANA) and Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and author of multiple books and articles.
Recent Publications are Islam's Reformation of Christianity, Islam And The English Enlightenment: The Untold Story and St. Thomas Aquinas and Muslim Thought.
This year, the main event will be March 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., in the Northbank Center’s Grand Ballroom. Please register and plan to attend if you're able.