08 October 2025 / 15. Rabi-Uth-Thani 1447
The Madrasah Centre of Excellence (MCE) team delivered an interactive Tarbiyah presentation to the teachers of the Husseini Madrasah, in Peterborough on Sunday 10 June. There were over 50 attendees including Alhaj Mahmood bhai Hooda (SAN-COEJ), Shaykh Shahnawaz Mahdavi, and Mulla Mohamed Kassamali.
The conference was all about how the madrasah team can roll out the new and exciting Tarbiyah curriculum.
Summary of question
How can one become sure which of the ulema giving advice and lectures are worthy and qualified to so?
Question
We live in a community of hundreds of thousands of Muslims and have many ulema--many of whom we do not believe are qualified. How can a person obtain assurance (or certification) that the ulema that are giving advice and lectures are supported and qualified according to the rules of the Shia faith?
The World Federation will be taking part in an Exciting new project called Discovering Sacred Texts with the British Library. The project will provide resources from leading academics for Religious Studies students and enable us to build the knowledge of our community members. Click here to find out more!
The Imam Ali Chair is the first chair of Shia Islamic Studies in the world. Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshwani will be the first occupant of the chair.
