Description
Join esteemed scholar, Dr Bilal Kuşpınar, Chair of Philosophy and Director of the International Rumi Center at Necmettin Erbakan University, for an illuminating lecture on the spiritual and philosophical legacy of Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi.
Drawing on Rumi’s seminal work, the Masnavi, and centuries of Sufi thought, Dr Kuşpınar explores themes of divine love, human nature, and the quest for meaning in a fractured world.
This event offers a rare opportunity to engage with Rumi’s teachings through the lens of Islamic philosophy and mysticism, guided by one of the foremost experts in the field.
Please note this event time and venue has changed location from the printed programme listing.
About the Speaker
Prof. Bilal Kuspinar
Professor Bilal Kuspinar received his B.A. in theology from Selçuk University, Konya, his M.A. in philosophy, logic and history of science from the Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, his first Ph.D. in the history of Islamic philosophy from Selçuk University, and his second Ph.D. in history of philosophy and mysticism from McGill University, Montreal.
He specializes in the history of medieval philosophy and mysticism. His research investigates into various philosophical and mystical traditions flourished in Islamic civilization, especially within the context of the Ottoman intellectual milieu.
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