Islam and the Making of the Modern World
An Evening with Mustafa Briggs | Monday 21st July 2025
History isn’t always told the way it happened.
For one evening only, join acclaimed author and global speaker Mustafa Briggs as he uncovers a side of world history that’s often overlooked — yet deeply relevant to how we understand our world today.
This is more than a lecture.
It’s a compelling exploration of the modern world through the lens of Islamic civilisation — and how its ideas, institutions, and innovations shaped everything from science and politics to culture and commerce.
What to Expect
Drawing from his new book, Islam and the Making of the Modern World, this 2-hour seminar explores:
- The overlooked brilliance of the Islamic Golden Age
- How Muslim empires influenced — and were influenced by — the West
- The role of Islam in resistance movements, trade, slavery, and global power shifts
- A broader, more connected view of history that challenges the usual narratives
️ Speaker
Mustafa Briggs – historian, bestselling author, and creator of Beyond Bilal, a globally recognised lecture series presented at Oxford, Harvard, Cambridge and beyond.
Tickets
£5 — the price of a coffee.
Includes:
- Full access to the seminar
- Option to purchase signed copies of the book
- Opportunity to meet Mustafa and join the post-event Q&A
Who’s it for?
Whether you’re a student, academic, history lover or simply curious about the world — this seminar offers fresh insight and global perspective.
Open to all backgrounds, faiths, and levels of knowledge.
This doesn’t happen often.
Bring a friend. Bring your flatmates.
Be part of the conversation.
️ Reserve your place now
Spaces are limited and tend to go fast.
