Conferences

A landmark gathering of global academic and seminary researchers in Najaf, Iraq, which served as a bridge between traditional seminary learning and modern academic research.

SRI presented at the Al-Khoei Institute to participate in the Islamic–Christian Dialogue Forum in Najaf al-Ashraf

Engage biblical and Qur’anic texts to reflect on what it means to live as guests in a world belonging to God – and to act in the spirit of Abrahamic hospitality.

Explore Christian doctrines of sanctification and intercession alongside Islamic teachings on awliya’, piety, and divine proximity. Together, we will consider how both faiths articulate the relationship between God’s holiness and human examplars, and how these beliefs shape worship, ethics, and community life.

Join us to remember the courage, purity, and sacrifice of Lady Fatima, with SRI Principal Syed Muhammad Rizvi

Dr. Nebil Husayn examines scholarly debates on morality and the tensions between rationalists and those who sought all of their answers from sacred texts.

Join us for a captivating evening exploring the world of Jinn through a Qur’anic and Shi‘a Islamic perspective!

Explore how the Qur’an and the Bible confront the question of evil and suffering in a world understood to be shaped by divine mercy and justice and yet shaken by calamities and privations.

Starting the new academic year with a gathering for students the University of Toronto St. George Campus

Explore shared methods, approaches and debates in Islamic legal theory with Robert Gleave, University of Exeter.

Two Day International Conference co-hosted by the University of Toronto and the Shi’a Research Institute, on the Shi’a approach to the Quran.

SRI participated in a 3-day conference at St. John’s College, Oxford University, titled “The Legacy of ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib – Exploring his Teachings in the Foundational Texts of Arabic-Islamic Knowledge and Culture”

SRI participated in a 3-day conference from May 20th – 22nd 2025 at the IIS, on “Devotion to the Prophet’s Family in Islamic Thought and Practice”

Discover the theme of hope through meaningful dialogue and reflection on selected passages from the Qurʾān and the Bible. Let’s come together to share perspectives and foster deeper understanding.

Hear from the esteemed author, Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin (Oxford University), as she shares insights on her translation work, followed by Q&A.

SRI Principal presented at the “Zakat International Conference: Implementation and Impact in the Contemporary World” held at Huron University College.

Join us for a brief address by the Shaykh Zayed Book Award Winner, Dr. Tahera Qutbuddin (Oxford), followed by an engaging discussion.

UofT Students: Join us for a warm and welcoming Iftar dinner on Monday, March 24th at 7 PM

SRI presented at the CMCS on “The Study of Shi’i-Islamic Prayer in Conversation with the Psalms”, at Oxford University

Two Day International Conference on Shiʿi Studies hosted by Leiden University Shiʿi Studies Initiative, in cooperation with various partner institutions

A dinner dialogue on the Islamic perspective towards Mental Health and Spirituality.

Discover the theme of love through meaningful dialogue and reflection on selected passages from the Qurʾān and the Bible. Let’s come together to share perspectives and foster deeper understanding.

Jointly hosted conference with Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto, to discuss the shared and distinct understandings of these spiritual beings.

A dinner dialogue and an inspiring discussion on the legacy of Fatima Al-Zahra (A) and her influence on social justice, ethics and community.

SRI delivered a lecture at Butler University, Indiana, entitled “Shia Islam: Origins and Future Trajectories”

SRI participated in Agha Khan University’s Conference on ‘Arabic Pasts: Histories & Historiography’

Syed Muhammad Rizvi, the Principal Director of SRI, conducted closing prayers at the end of a Graduation Ceremony at the University of Toronto.

SRI participated in the 9th Annual Conference on Shi’i Studies held by The Islamic College.

Jointly hosted conference with the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, to discuss the reception of Ibn ʿArabī in Shīʿī intellectual production across space and time.

Discussing the latest Statistics Canada data and its direct implications on the Muslim community.

Examining Muslim Identity, Growth, and Integration within the Canadian Landscape

SRI was the keynote presentation at the University of Oxford, on the subject of: The Concept and Practice of Ziyāra in Shia Islam.

SRI attended a global conference on Arabic and Islamic historiography which was jointly organized by SOAS and Agha Khan University.

SRI was the keynote presentation at one session of the ‘Monday Majlis’ series, hosted by the Centre for the Study of Islam, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, at Exeter University.

SRI served as the keynote speaker at this symposium hosted by the Divinity School at Harvard University.

SRI participated in an academic intra-faith engagement at the Islamic Seminary of America, hosted by Dr. Yasir al-Qadhi.

SRI hosted its inaugural academic event, an Exploratory Workshop dealing with “The current state and future horizons in Shiʿi Studies”

SRI’s participation in a conference organized by the University of Toronto and Harvard University on Mysticism, Law, Quran and Intrafaith Relations