Are you ready to rediscover the Qur’an?
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The Qur’an is more than a book to be recited — it is a text to be engaged with, studied, and reflected upon deeply.
Join us for the first-ever Qur’an Symposium - a full-day gathering of leading scholars and seekers, coming together to reflect on the Qur’an’s meanings, methods, and transformative power.
The Qur’an Symposium 2025 is your invitation to step into that world:
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Hear from renowned international scholars and leading local experts
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Join thought-provoking keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions
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Engage directly with scholars and seekers of knowledge
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Experience a day of learning, dialogue, and renewal
More than an event—it’s a space to encounter the Qur’an as it was meant to be encountered: deeply, critically, and spiritually.
Are you ready to move beyond recitation into reflection?
REGISTER NOW
INTRODUCING
QUR'AN SYMPOSIUM
The Taqwa Academy Qur’an Symposium is the first academic conference of its kind, created for those who wish to move beyond surface-level readings and immerse themselves in a day of serious learning and reflection.
This full-day symposium will feature renowned international scholars and leading local experts, each presenting research and insights in the fields of Qur’anic exegesis, scholarship, and contemporary thought. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to hear papers presented, ask questions, and participate in panels that bridge classical tradition with modern academic approaches.
In addition to the enriching talks, the program offers:
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Keynote lectures & panel discussions on Qur’anic studies
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Research paper presentations from scholars and students of knowledge
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Interactive sessions fostering dialogue and reflection
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Networking opportunities with academics, students, and seekers of knowledge
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Food & refreshments served throughout the day
The Qur’an Symposium is more than an event — it is a space to renew your connection with the Qur’an, engage in serious study, and be inspired by the transformative power of Allah’s Book.
Complete Reading
Read an academic English rendition of the Qur'an with the class.Â
Linguistic BeautyÂ
Finally begin to appreciate the miracle of the revelatory text and experience for yourself the Arabic.
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Transformative Wisdom
These timeless principles and profound sayings will guide your decisions, shape your character, and inspire your daily actions. By internalizing and reflecting on these divine words, you can cultivate a deeper connection with the Qur'an and apply its wisdom to every aspect of your life.
Embark on the journey of a lifetime
How many times have you been through the Qur'an? When will you finally take it seriously?
What are you waiting for?
START NOWUSTADH HASSAN SYED.
Ustadh Syed Hassan was raised in Toronto. He studied Mathematics at The University of Waterloo and Psychology at York University before pursuing Graduate Certification as a Life Coach and Counselor. He completed his traditional ijazah in the Islamic sciences in 2012 and is finishing his specialization in the Sciences of Tafsir after completing a 9-Year Alimiyyah Program at Mathabah Institute.
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His ijaazaat span the Sciences of Qira’aat, Kutub’l-Hadith, texts in Aqidah, and much more. He is currently finishing his Dawrat’l-Hadith under Shaykh Omar Subedar and is also advancing his Fiqh studies under the training of Shaykh Tabraze Azam.
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Ustadh Hassan is a career educator and serves in the capacity of principalship and teacher at the High School level in Ontario. He lives with his wife and beloved kids in Kitchener.
