In Praise of Song: Singing in Islam & The English Folk Tradition

Discover a new collection of Islamic songs inspired by the melodies of the English folk tradition. Led by Dr Mujadad Zaman, this interactive workshop introduces a forthcoming songbook that brings together devotional poetry and communal singing, inviting participants to learn and perform these original songs together. Please note that doors will close shortly before the advertised time so we request that you arrive 15 minutes before the start time. About Dr Mujadad Zaman Mujadad Zaman is an academic and passionate about craft. Working in the fields of calligraphy, traditional bread making and folk song, Mujadad is dedicated to showing how craft can help us today rethink learning, ethics and self development. He is Assistant Professor in Education at Boğaziçi University (Türkiye) and works in the history and philosophy of education. Mujadad is a graduate of the LSE, Oxford and holds a PhD in the philosophy of education from 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.