Topics
- Aqeedah
- Dawah
- Leadership
- Youth Development
Talk
Harvesting the Fruits of Islam: In the Age of AI, Addictions and Discontent, how will Islam save us from Lament?
Today's times are harrowing: life is changing at an alarming speed and it feels like corruption is around every corner. Dr Syed will share the pragmatic solutions on how Islam frees you from the malaise of this dunya.
For more than two decades, Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal has actively contributed to Canadian Dawah at both a community and institutional level. He was a student at Al-Azhar University in Lebanon, Al-Madinah International University, and Knowledge International University. He has and continues to study key subjects under highly qualified and respected scholars in North America. Some of his studies include the Fiqh of Muslim Minorities, Usul al-Fiqh, and Aqeedah. He has been given Ijaza (Islamic authority) on various collections of Hadith (Traditions of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)). His passion is being a Student of Knowledge, along with all his other studies, he continues to learn Arabic & Qur’an with his Shaykh.
Along with his Islamic Education, Dr. Syed has a BSc in Chemistry, is a Doctor in Dental Medicine, and is one of the very few people in Canada holding the LA&HA Masters in Laser Dentistry. Outside of the health profession, Dr. Syed has a passion for leadership development. He has also completed the Oxford Executive Leadership Programme developed by the Said Business School at the prestigious University of Oxford in England.
Dr. Syed has authored several Islamic publications for University campuses across Canada and continues to develop new material to bring accurate information about Islam and Muslims to the broader community. He has written on the topics of Islamic monotheism, the Muslim belief system and purpose, an introduction to Islam, Women’s rights and social justice in Islam, Islamophobia, Islamic history and other interfaith topics and issues to mention a few.
Dr. Syed is a regular instructor at the NYM Academy of Knowledge and Development. He has been a guest lecturer and has had countless speaking engagements at Mosques and Islamic Centres, schools, churches, universities, and has worked alongside various Islamic organizations and institutions across Canada. He specializes in leadership and dawah training, youth development, mentorship, community development and empowerment. He has developed several courses, lectures, and workshops with these topics in mind.