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Islamic History Workshop: Must the Imām be designated by his predecessor? The early development of the concept of waṣiyya in Shīʿī Islam

Date: Monday, December 2 
Time:
4:10 PM - 6:00 PM
Location:
Knox Hall, Room 208

Join James Weaver, Professor at the University of Zurich in the Middle Eastern Studies Department, for a conversation on the historical and theological underpinnings of the doctrine of Waṣiyya (designation) and its role in early Shīʿī thought. To attend this event, please register below to receive the pre-circulated paper.