The Ethics of Karbala: A Virtual Seminar with Professor Cyrus Ali Zargar On Sunday, July 21st, the International Centre for Advanced Islamic Research (ICAIR) hosted a virtual seminar entitled “The Ethics of Karbala.” The session featured Professor Cyrus Ali Zargar, Al-Ghazali Distinguished Professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Central Florida, who explored the ethical and philosophical dimensions of the Karbala narrative. Drawing from his recent book The Ethics of Karbala, Professor Zargar discussed how sacred narratives can shape moral character and cultivate a “warrior ethos” grounded in care, compassion, and selflessness. His talk highlighted how a virtue-ethics approach can offer new insights into one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history, engaging interdisciplinary perspectives that span global philosophy and religious studies.