International Conference on Islamic Manuscripts (ICIM) 2025: Call for Papers
16 June 2025-19 June 2025
International Conference on Islamic Manuscripts (ICIM) 2025: Call for Papers
Islamic manuscripts play an important role in restoring information and preserving the
intellectual, spiritual, and cultural heritage of the Muslim community from the advent of
Islam to the present day. These texts offer invaluable insights into Islamic laws, guidance,
history, culture, literature, politics, medicine, science, and technology, connecting past,
present, and future civilisations.
The International Conference on Islamic Manuscripts, themed “Islamic Manuscripts:
Bridge Between the Past and the Future”, seeks to highlight the enduring significance of
Islamic manuscripts as connectors of historical wisdom to contemporary and future
contexts. These invaluable texts, spanning diverse disciplines such as law, science,
medicine, literature, and spirituality, represent the intellectual and cultural achievements
of past Islamic civilisations.
This conference aims to reaffirm the role of Islamic manuscripts in fostering intellectual
growth, cultural continuity, and sustainable progress for future generations by bridging
historical insights with modern advancements.
Objectives:
- Raising awareness about the importance of Islamic manuscripts as a linking
bridge between the intellectual and cultural heritage of the past with the
future.
- Encouraging a deeper understanding of Islamic manuscripts as resource
relevant to shaping contemporary and future Muslim lives.
- Explaining the values and teachings found in Islamic manuscripts to address
contemporary issues among Muslims.
- Stimulating interest in Islamic manuscript research among younger
generations.
- Introducing innovative educational approaches based on Islamic manuscripts
to foster knowledgeable, ethical and resilient future generations.
Sub-Topics:
- Legacy of Knowledge in Manuscripts
- Examining the role of Islamic manuscripts in preserving intellectual, spiritual,
and cultural values relevant to the modern Muslim community.
- Genealogy and Lineage Studies
- Exploring connections between Islamic manuscripts and genealogical
studies to understand the continuity of Islamic thought and traditions.
- Contemporary Applications of Teachings
- Discussing methodologies and teachings found in Islamic manuscripts
applicable to current challenges among Muslims.
- Technology and Access to Manuscripts
- Highlighting the role of technology in enhancing accessibility to Islamic
manuscripts applicable to current challenges among Muslims.
- Creativity and Innovation Inspired by Manuscripts
- Investigating how Islamic manuscripts inspire innovation in arts, literature,
architecture, medicine, and other Islamic knowledge domains for a
dynamic future.
