This collection comprises a series of lectures delivered on various occasions by the author. As the inaugural volume in this series, it signifies the commencement of a long-term project dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge and wisdom. Future volumes will continue to expand this collection, incorporating new lectures as they are conducted, God willing. Through this series, we aim to preserve and share valuable insights and teachings for the benefit of future generations. THE PEARLS: AN ANTHOLOGY OF LECTURES ON MORALITY, SPIRITUALITY, AND INTELLECTUALISM is an enriching collection of lectures that spans various times and locations, addressing a multitude of topics and themes. This anthology aims to elevate public awareness and foster academic discourse, offering readers a deep dive into the realms of morality, spirituality, and intellectualism. Each lecture, like a precious pearl, adds to the wisdom and understanding of the human experience, providing invaluable insights for both scholars and laypersons alike. DR. ALI MOHAMED SALAH is an accomplished theologian, Islamic Scholar, and jurist with over 30 years of experience in research, teaching, and community leadership roles. In 1991 Dr Ali did his Bachelor's Degree in Hadith and Islamic Studies from University of Madina, Saudi, followed by Master's degree in theology and Islamic Studies from Mecca in 1994, then in 2000 his Doctorate in Philosophy and Comparative Religions from the National University of Malaysia. Most recently in 2020, he obtained a Certificate in the Art of Arbitration from the Norwegian Centre for Arbitration and and Legal Services. Dr Ali published works include in English: Qurʾān: Moral Compass of the Believer (Looh Press, 2023); Evil Eye: Reality and Remedy (Looh Press, 2023); The Shield of Islam (Looh Press, 2024); Domestic Peace: Quranic Guidance for Building Healthy Family Bonds (Looh Press, 2024); The Pearls: An Anthology of Lectures on Morality, Spirituality, and Intellectualism (Looh Press, 2024); Jinn & Black Magic: Understanding The Reality & Seeking Remedies in Islamic Theology (Looh Press, 2024). In Arabic he wrote: Trialogue of Abrahamic Faiths in the Light of the Quran (Looh Press, 2023); al-Takmilah fī Taḥqīq Aḥādīth min Jamʿil Fawāʾid: Qism al-Tafsīr (Looh Press, 2023); al-Islām wal-Diyānatānī al-Yahūdiyyah wal-Masīḥiyyah: Muqāranāt fī al-Uṣūl al-ʿAqadiyyah (Looh Press, 2024). In Somali: Tiryaaq: Dawada Shubhada (Treatment of confusion) translation (Somali language (Yaqiin Press, 2024); and many other works. Currently, Dr. Salah serves as the Director of the Iqra Foundation and holds the position of Imam at the Tawfiiq Islamic Centre in Oslo, Norway where he lives.
