Muslim Societies, Global Perspectives (Queen's University)

10/13/2026

An important meeting tomorrow. Please attend this opportunity to speak directly to Mayor and city council about Islamophobia in our city and what municipal government can and must do. We need a full house of community and allies against racism.

🚨 THIS WEDNESDAY! KINGSTON, WE NEED YOU TO SHOW UP! 🚨

Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Let’s fill the room!

This is a rare opportunity to speak directly with Kingston’s Mayor and City Council about Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate in our city.

We need Kingston Muslims AND allies to come out in large numbers, share their concerns, ask tough questions, and be part of the conversation about meaningful change.

We want more than words. We want action, accountability, and lasting change.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Queen’s University, Chernoff Hall
90 Bader Lane, Room 117

A full room sends a powerful message: Our community cares, our voices matter, and we expect to be heard.

Don’t assume someone else will show up. BE THERE. Bring your family, friends, and neighbours!

For detailed directions to Chernoff Hall Room 117, click on this link
https://classfind.com/queens/room/CHE117

11/28/2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of our colleague and friend, Dr. Forough Jahanbakhsh. She passed away on 14 November 2025, after complications related to a long-term illness. Her sister, nephew, and other family were by her side in her final days.
Dr. Jahanbakhsh is best known for her book Islam, Democracy and Religious Modernism in Iran (1953–2000), which remains widely cited for its examination of Iranian reformist thinkers and the evolving trajectory of religious reform in Iran. She called Queen’s University home from July 2002, and taught courses on Islam and modernity, contributing significantly to our department’s curriculum and to the intellectual growth of countless students. She is part of a generation of scholars analyzing how Iranian reformist thinkers grappled with modernity, pluralism, and democratic theory through Islamic frameworks.
Dr. Jahanbakhsh’s contributions to the study of religion and mentorship of students has left a lasting impact on generations of students and colleagues on campus. Her kindness, generosity, and commitment to her field will be deeply missed. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, students, and to all in the Iranian Canadian community who are mourning this loss. May her memory be a blessing.

11/27/2025

TODAY!!! Join us for this in-person conversation with Dr. Yakoob Ahmed about his new book, Why History Matters?: Reviving Faith Through the Lens of History.

This is sponsored by Queen's University Muslim Student Association (QUMSA) and MSGP! Hope to see you there for this discussion!

11/24/2025

🌍 Discover Why History Matters 🏛️

Join renowned historians Dr. Yakoob Ahmed and Dr. Adnan Husain for an eye-opening discussion on how Islamic history continues to shape our world today.

🕰️ From the Medieval to the Ottoman eras, explore the lessons, stories, and legacies that define our present.

📅 Thursday Nov 27 | 5–7 PM
📍 Dupuis Hall Room 217, 19 Division St, Kingston, ON K7L 2N9

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from two experts who bring the past vividly to life.