The pursuit of happiness. Islamic wisdom Wednesdays

The series Wednesdays of Islamic Wisdom, now in its 15th year, explores the theme of the pursuit of happiness across six sessions this year.

It opens with a musical concert, a form of expression that allows us to appreciate harmonies and savour universal principles of beauty.

In the subsequent sessions - using key terms such as heart soul and mind, love and mercy, material and spiritual pleasures, suffering, sacrifice and martyrdom, and harmony and nature - these themes will guide the discussion with religious and lay figures, representatives from institutions, the world of work and academia, journalists and, above all, young people, who will be involved as speakers and witnesses.

At the end of each session - aimed at a very diverse audience of all ages and backgrounds - there will be a debate between the audience and the speakers.