Behind the Story – Ethical Readings of Qurʾānic Narratives

The College of Islamic Studies hosted the launch of the sixth volume of the Studies in Islamic Ethics series, Behind the Story: Ethical Readings of Qurʾānic Narratives, edited by Dr. Samer Rashwani, Senior Researcher and faculty member at the Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE). This publication explores the literary and moral significance of Qurʾānic stories and their formative influence on Islamic ethical thought across disciplines including law, theology, Sufism, politics, and the arts.

The event featured short presentations by expert scholars, each addressing under-researched aspects of Qurʾānic narratives and their ethical resonance. A brief question-and-answer session followed the talks, encouraging further discussion and reflection.

Speakers

• Dr. Samer Rashwani
  Senior Researcher and Lecturer in Scriptural Ethics
  College of Islamic Studies, HBKU
• Dr. Joseph Lumbard
  Associate Professor
  College of Islamic Studies, HBKU
• Dr. Emmanuelle Stefanidis
  Research Fellow
  “The European Quran” Project

The event offered a timely contribution to the ongoing academic engagement with Qurʾānic studies and Islamic ethics, highlighting the richness of Qurʾānic storytelling as a source of moral inquiry.