Contemplative (Tafakkur) Walk of Cambridge: Architecture, Nature, & Beauty

Open to all, regardless of faith or background. On this hike through Cambridge, we will visit exquisite buildings and meander through college greens, weaving together heart-based spiritual meditations on architecture, the patterns of nature, and the self. Please note that we will begin the walk promptly at the advertised time, so request that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time. About Dr Samir Mahmoud Dr Samir Mahmoud is currently Academic Director of Usul Academy (www.usul.academy). He is also Lecturer on the Diploma in Islamic Psychology at the Cambridge Muslim College. He has a BA (Hons) in Anthropology & Politics with a focus on multicultural theory and comparative religion, and an MA in Architectural History, Theory & Urban Design with a focus on the traditional townscape from the University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia. He also holds an MPhil in Theology & Religious Studies with a focus on comparative philosophy and aesthetics. He completed a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Cambridge. About The Cambridge Festival of Islamic Arts The Cambridge Festival of Islamic Arts runs from 19 to 29 November 2026, bringing performances, exhibitions, lectures, and workshops to Cambridge's historic colleges, museums, and cultural spaces. Open to everyone, the festival celebrates the beauty and diversity of Islamic arts, and, fifty years on from the landmark 1976 World of Islam Festival, carries that spirit into our own time. Find out more at cfia.co.uk.