SIIIAS

Academic Conference

Call For Paper

Sulthaniya International Institute for Ibn Arabi Studies invites submissions on

The Legacy and Contemporary Relevance of Ibn Arabi

We invite papers that explore how the ideas of Muḥyī al-Dīn Ibn ʿArabi have shaped intellectual, spiritual, and cultural thought through history and how they remain relevant in today’s world. This conference aims to connect his profound metaphysical vision with contemporary contexts, encouraging dialogue between tradition and modernity.

Key Themes:

Historical impact of Ibn ʿArabi’s thought on Islamic intellectual traditions

  • The adaptation of Waḥdat al-Wujūd in modern spiritual and philosophical discourse
  • Ibn ʿArabi’s teachings as a bridge between diverse religious and cultural communities
  • Modern literary, artistic, and digital expressions inspired by Ibn ʿArabi
  • Educational approaches to teaching Ibn ʿArabi in the 21st century
  • Ibn ʿArabi and interfaith dialogue in the context of global pluralism

Submission Guidelines:

Abstract length: 250–300 words

Full paper length: 4,000–6,000 words

Language: English

Formatting style: Chicago Manual of Style (author–date)

File format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF

Include: Author’s full name, institutional affiliation, email address, and short bio (100 words)

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Important Dates:

CFP Announcement: 12 August 2025

Abstract submission deadline: 5 September 2025

Notification of acceptance: 10 September 2025

Full paper submission deadline: 10 October 2025

Conference date: 20 October 2025

Accepted papers will be presented during the conference and considered for publication in the inaugural volume of the Sulthaniya International Institute for Ibn ʿArabi Studies Proceedings.