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This blog is maintained for the readers of In the Light of a Blessed Tree, as well as for all those interested in the wider work of Dr. Timothy J. Gianotti: including the Islamic Institute for Spiritual Formation (IISF, Toronto), which he serves as the Director and Principal Teacher, the Studies in Islam program at Renison University College (University of Waterloo), where he serves as an Associate Professor, and the American Islamic College (Chicago), where he served as the Director of Islamic Studies (2013-2015).

Please stay tuned for new blog entries and announcements for new programs in Toronto and beyond!


UPCOMING EVENTS (December) AT THE IISF




EVENT: Light Upon Light  An evening of spiritual reading, discussion, and fellowship with Dr. Timothy J. Gianotti

TOPIC:  "Otherness and the Spiritual Challenge of the Other" -- a joint program with the Toronto Unity Mosque in honour of the approaching anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad's birth

DATE & TIME:  January 11, 2013, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

LOCATION:  The 519 Church Street Community Center, 519 Church Street, Toronto, ON

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TOPIC:  Patience

DATE & TIME:  January 4, 2013,  8-10 p.m.

LOCATION: The Inner Garden, 401 Richmond St. W (just east of Spadina), suite 384 (third floor), Toronto. For help with directions and parking, please check the building’s website: www.401richmond.net

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TOPIC: Dreams, Death, and the journeys of the Soul (revisited)

DATE & TIME: Friday December 14, 2012, 8-10 p.m.

LOCATION:  The Inner Garden, 401 Richmond St. W (just east of Spadina), suite 384 (third floor), Toronto.  For help with directions and parking, please check the building’s website: www.401richmond.net

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Our Light Upon Light discussion series features a variety of spiritually nourishing subjects in an inclusive space where participants of all faiths actively contribute in a manner that is respectful to all.

FEE: $15.00 (incl.) at the door, cash or cheque. Cheques should be made out to the Islamic Institute for Spiritual Formation.
 

LIGHT UPON LIGHT - new season, new location!

The Islamic Institute for Spiritual Formation (IISF)

presents

LIGHT UPON LIGHT
An evening of spiritual reading, discussion, and fellowship with Dr. Timothy J. Gianotti
TOPIC: SPIRITUAL MOULTING: the unmaking and remaking of the self on the path to God
 
DATE:
Friday November 9, 2012


LOCATION:
The Inner Garden 401 Richmond St. W (just east of Spadina), suite 384 (third floor)

TIME:
8-10 p.m.

FEE:
$15.00 (incl.) at the door, cash or cheque. Cheques should be made out to the Islamic Institute for Spiritual Formation.


Our Light Upon Light discussion series features a variety of spiritually nourishing subjects in an inclusive space where participants of all faiths actively contribute in a manner that is respectful to all.