# Event Details - **Event Name**: BOOK LAUNCH:HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATION - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Amplifying the voices of Muslim women chaplains in our institutions - celebrating their powerful stories and insightsAbout this EventJointly hosted by: East London Mosque and London Muslim Centre, Islamic Courses, University of Durham, University of Sheffield, Markfield Institute of Higher Education, Ebrahim College, The International Foundation for Muslim Theology[IFMT] presents:BOOK LAUNCH: HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATIONSpeakers:Dr Mahshid Turner [Muslim chaplain at Durham University and Co-founder of the International Foundation for Muslim Theology [IFMT]]Dr Tubanur Yesilhark Ozkan [Co-founder and Head of Operations at the International Foundation for Muslim Theology [IFMT]]Ustadha Ameena Blake [Muslim chaplain at Sheffield University; Founding Director of the EHUK Women’s Refuge Project]Shaykha Saleha Bukhari[Chaplain in Canary Wharf Multi-Faith Chaplaincy and Ebrahim College; Board member of the Board of Scholars at the Shariah Council UK]Date: Friday 27th March 2026Time: 6pm - 7.30pmVenue: Seminar Room, 4th Floor, London Muslim Centre[LMC], 46 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JXFREE ENTRANCE but registration only [with live on-line streaming, and in-person at the Centre]Muslim Chaplaincy - Handbook and Voices of Muslim Women Chaplains in Higher Education - This handbook aims to provide a comprehensive framework for Muslim chaplains to effectively carry out their caregiving roles.Chapters include:Part 1: Chaplaincy Handbook by Mahshid Turner covering History of Christian Chaplaincy; History of Muslim Chaplaincy; Defining Muslim Chaplaincy; The Role of Prophets as ‘Shepherds of Transcendence’; The Character of the Prophets; How Can Muslim Theology be Practised in Pluralistic Settings? What Do Muslim Chaplains Do? Theological Reflection; Critical Reflection , Self-vigilance (murāqaba) and Self-accounting (muḥāsaba); Matters of Concern for Muslim Students and Staff; Pastoral and Spiritual Care: The Shepherding of Muslim ChaplainsPart 2: Voices from various Muslim Women Chaplains such as Ameena Blake; Syyeda Midhat Batool; Amra Bone; Mahshid Turner; Rukia Bi and Sabiha IqbalWhy Read This Book? - This handbook aims to provide a comprehensive framework for Muslim chaplains to effectively carry out their caregiving roles. Currently, Muslim chaplains often follow either secular or Christian models of reflective practice. To address this gap, Part One of the handbook introduces a much-needed six-step Muslim counselling model designed specifically for Muslim chaplaincy. While this model is primarily tailored for chaplains in higher education, it can be adapted for use by Muslim chaplains in various settings, as well as by all individuals in caregiving roles. The handbook serves as a guide and reference, focusing on the pastoral principles derived from the six articles of faith in Islam. It illustrates how prophets exemplified these articles of faith in their shepherding roles and includes case studies that highlight the diverse roles of Muslim chaplains as mediators, educators, advocates, and bridge-builders. While the role of imams is well-known, the significant contributions of women chaplains to the well-being of students and staff often go unrecognized. Therefore, Part Two of this handbook aims to amplify the voices of Muslim women chaplains in higher education within the United Kingdom, showcasing their crucial work and impact.Written by The International Foundation for Muslim Theology [IFMT] promotes excellence in the study and teaching of Muslim theology – both speculative and pastoral – by facilitating and shaping Muslim theological thought, conversation and community. The IFMT aims to identify and discuss important themes, questions and dialogues which call for theological engagement, and to facilitate access to, and foster the study and understanding of, authentic Muslim theology in a way that is relevant to the issues of the day, and in a manner reflective of the timeless central message of Islam, which is the knowledge, worship and love of the Creator. To this end, the IFMT seeks actively to encourage and foster scholarship in all areas of speculative and pastoral Muslim theology, and to organise workshops, public lectures and training courses on Muslim theology for all interested parties. For more details visit: www.ifmt.co.ukAUDIENCE: Open to all members of the publicAbout the authors and speakers: *Dr Mahshid Turner[Muslim chaplain, Durham University] is a freelance researcher and lecturer in Muslim theology. She is the co-founder of the International Foundation for Muslim Theology where she holds the position of Head of Outreach and Education. She is also the Muslim chaplain for Durham University and the first female Muslim chaplain to be appointed in a university in the United Kingdom. Her chaplaincy duties include pastoral care, interfaith activities, organising workshops and giving talks and lectures on Islam. Her publications include: ‘Can the Effects of Religion and Spirituality on Both Physical and Mental Health be Scientifically Measured? An Overview of the Key Sources, with Particular Reference to the Teachings of Said Nursi’, Journal of Religion and Health, 2015; The Muslim Theology of Huzn: Sorrow Unravelled, Gerlach Press, 2018; Contributed to The Islam Book, Dorling-Kindersley, 2020; Muslim Chaplaincy: Handbook and Voices of Muslim Women, Gerlach Press, 2024Dr Tubanur Yesilhark Ozkan [Head of Operations, The International Foundation for Muslim Theology]- Dr Tubanur Y Ozkan is a freelance writer and researcher on Muslim theology / philosophy and co-founder of the IFMT. She has lectured at King’s College, University of London and at Winchester University. Born in Germany, Tubanur was scholarship holder of the Merit Scholarship from Hartford Seminary, the Hartranft Scholarship Fund, and the Studienwerk Klaus Murmann, Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft. Furthermore, Tubanur received the 2008 Celie J. Terry Prize, awarded for academic achievement and Inter-faith action in the community. Her broader research interests include Muslim theology and philosophy with focus on theodicy. Her publications include: A Muslim Response to Evil: Said Nursi on the Theodicy (Routledge, 2016); Subject Guide on Islam, Heythrop College (2013) amongst the many.Ustadha Ameena Blake[Muslim Chaplain, University of Sheffield] is a distinguished educator, speaker, and community leader based in Sheffield, UK. Embracing Islam in 1992, she has since dedicated her life to Islamic education and community service. She holds an MA in Islamic Studies from the Markfield Institute of Higher Education, an MSc in Leadership and Management of Education from Sheffield Hallam University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), and a BA in English Studies. She currently serves as a Muslim Chaplain at the University of Sheffield and lectures at both the Markfield Institute and Newman University. Her distinguished professional journey includes serving as Vice President of the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB), Assistant Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB), Founding Director of the EHUK Women’s Refuge Project, and Islamic Advisor for Halal Guide. Known for her engaging and insightful talks on Tazkiyah, Women in Islam, Da’wah, and the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ, she has delivered lectures across national and international platforms and has appeared on media outlets such as Channel 4, Sky TV, The Islam Channel, BBC Radio, and Iqraa TV.Shaykha Saleha Bukhari [Canary Wharf Multi-Faith Chaplaincy and Ebrahim College] completed her Aalimah (seminary studies and specialisation in Prophetic traditions (Dawratul Hadith) at Ebrahim College. She has studied with and obtained ijāzāt from Shaykh Akram Nadwi (Al-Salam Institute, London), Shaykh Hatim ibn Arif al-Awni (Umm al- Qura University, Makkah-Saudi Arabia) and Shaykh Qari Bashir Ahmed Siddique (Masjid An-Nabawi). She has a BSc Hons in computing and currently serves as a chaplain at Canary Wharf Multi-Faith Chaplaincy in London and teaches fiqh and advanced qira’ah at Ebrahim College. She is a member of the Board of Scholars at The Muslim Law (Shariah) Council UK and supports various other councils mainly working on cases of Islamic divorce and a Shariah Content Consultant for Islamic Relief and a regular guest on Islam Channel’s IslamiQA. In recognition of her service, she was awarded the Most Impactful Ālimah Award 2024 at the British Beacon Mosque Awards and shortlisted for Religious Advocate of the Year at the 12th British Muslim Awards 2025. As well as being a wife and mother, she currently pursuing Advanced Islamic Jurisprudence (Iftā’), further deepening her ability to address complex legal and pastoral issues with scholarly integrity and compassion. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/book-launch-handbook-and-voices-of-muslim-women-chaplains-in-higher-education/100001985526896396 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, health-wellness, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Seminar Room, London Muslim Centre[LMC] - **lat**: 51.5174821 - **long**: -0.0658667 - **full address**: Seminar Room, London Muslim Centre[LMC], 46-92 Whitechapel Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BOOK LAUNCH:HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATION - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/31d5da78c389378ceea842fd8da20aaaea0dc0da61ef2297fa1b1187553cc451-rimg-w667-h505-dcd6d5d5-gmir.jpg?v=1774136685 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BOOK LAUNCH:HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATION being held? - **A:** BOOK LAUNCH:HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATION takes place on Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Seminar Room, London Muslim Centre[LMC], 46-92 Whitechapel Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing BOOK LAUNCH:HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATION? - **A:** BOOK LAUNCH:HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATION is organized by Islamic Courses - Islamic Circles. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "BOOK LAUNCH:HANDBOOK & VOICES OF MUSLIM WOMEN CHAPLAINS IN HIGHER EDUCATION", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/31d5da78c389378ceea842fd8da20aaaea0dc0da61ef2297fa1b1187553cc451-rimg-w667-h505-dcd6d5d5-gmir.jpg?v=1774136685", "startDate": "2026-03-27", "endDate": "2026-03-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/book-launch-handbook-and-voices-of-muslim-women-chaplains-in-higher-education/100001985526896396", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Seminar Room, London Muslim Centre[LMC]", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "46-92 Whitechapel Road", "postalCode": "E1 1JQ", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.5174821", "longitude": "-0.0658667" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Amplifying the voices of Muslim women chaplains in our institutions - celebrating their powerful stories and insights", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-09", "availabilityEnds": "2026-03-27", "validFrom": "2026-04-09", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/book-launch-handbook-and-voices-of-muslim-women-chaplains-in-higher-education/100001985526896396" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/book-launch-handbook-and-voices-of-muslim-women-chaplains-in-higher-education/100001985526896396", "price": 0, "name": "In-person ticket for discussion at the LMC" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-09", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-09", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/book-launch-handbook-and-voices-of-muslim-women-chaplains-in-higher-education/100001985526896396", "price": 0, "name": "On-line- LIVE Livestream ticket only" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Islamic Courses - Islamic Circles", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/islamic-courses-islamic-circles/17610178", "description": "Islamic Courses is a “non-profit” project initiated by Islamic Circles, a community-based network that has been running at the Froud Centre, East London since January 2001. 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