Classical Texts Series

The Classical Texts Series offers a contemplative programme through foundational works in Islamic and Western intellectual traditions. Each series provides an opportunity to engage rigorously with theology, philosophy, and spirituality through close readings and scholarly discussions led by distinguished scholars. This initiative fosters profound and reflective engagement with classical texts, nurturing a sustained commitment to lifelong scholarly inquiry and intellectual refinement amongst participants.

  • Classical Islamic Thought Series

    This series offers a contemplative and rigorous exploration of two foundational texts in the disciplines of Islamic scholastic theology and Sufi hermeneutics: al-Iqtisad fi al-I'tiqad by al-Ghazzali and Lata'if al-Isharat by al-Qushayri.

  • Hadith Tradition Series

    The Classical Institute is honoured to announce the launch of the Hadith Traditions Series, a comprehensive academic study of al-Jamiʿ al-Sahih by Imam al-Bukhari, one of the most authoritative and seminal works in Islamic hadith literature.

  • Classical Philosophy Series