Dr. Milani will explore the role of Jesus in Islamic mystical traditions, examining how viewing both Jesus and Muhammad as mystics and prophets challenges traditional religious categories.Dr. Milad Milani is Senior Lecturer at Western Sydney University and author of a number of books and articles, including The Nature of Sufism: An Ontological Reading of the Mystical in Islam (2022)Brought to you by the Al-Ghazali Program in Islamic StudiesVirtual Location URL: https://ucf.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a8yrRnkiRDCJxe7j2x-Icg

2025 Lecture SeriesSponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.Baroque Aesthetic of a Qing Imperial GardenHui Zou Professor of Comparative Architectural History, University of Florida[Eurasian Lecture Series 2025 - College of Arts and Humanities](https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/)Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/