Islamic Wisdom Wednesdays – The Search for Happiness

2026/2027 Meeting Series
15th Edition
Metaphysics in reality

In contemporary society, happiness takes on different meanings depending on the ethical perspective adopted and is, therefore, pursued in highly subjective ways. The topic also acquires economic and legal dimensions when considering the right to happiness enshrined in the constitutions of certain nations and the measurement of societal well-being. According to some Eastern sages, “there is no path to happiness; happiness is the path”—meaning that the journey toward Truth is itself a source that quenches one’s thirst.
It is a process of catharsis that transforms the individual, enabling them to face life’s trials with a new understanding that transcends personal limitations. Is it still possible today to achieve happiness understood as the pacification of the soul and a descent into the heart of certainty? At each gathering, key words guide the reflection shared among religious figures, secular thinkers, young people, and journalists.
Admission to these events is free, and they are open to a diverse audience of all ages and backgrounds. Each session involves an average of fifty attendees and four experts or religious representatives, with whom a discussion takes place at the end. The events are held at the Polo del ‘900, located at Via del Carmine 14 in Turin. They take place from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on dates specified in the annual program.

Meetings

September 9, 2026 – Concert of traditional music from East and West
Sukun Ensemble
Marking the centenary of the birth of Shaykh ‘Abd al-Wahid Pallavicini
Sukun Ensemble
Farah Le Signor – Harp
Abd al-Rahman Gastou – Clarinet
Abu Bakr Moretta – Violin
Presents
Corrado Trabuio – Composer and arranger

October 21, 2026 – Heart, Soul, and Mind
Speakers
Elena Seishin Viviani Vice Presidente Unione Buddhista Italiana
Matteo Bergamaschi Theological Faculty of Northern Italy
Filippo Tempia Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Università di Torino
Amina Croce Comunità Religiosa Islamica Italiana
Presents
Mikail Abdallah Mocci Rivista Sacrum et Polis

18 novembre 2026 – Amore e misericordia
Speakers
Rav Giuseppe Momigliano – Vicepresidente Assemblea Rabbinica Italiana
Francesco Macri – Rappresentante degli Studenti Università di Torino
Malika Dispoto – Comunità Religiosa Islamica Italiana
Amra Ibranovic – Comunità Bosniaca Biella
Presents
Yahya Abd al Ahad Zanolo – Presidente ISA Academy ets

2 dicembre 2026 – Piaceri materiali e piaceri spirituali
Speakers
Sonia Brunetti Luzzati – Comunità Ebraica Torino
Andrea Vannelli – Ristoratore “Al Gatto Nero”
Ridwane Darolles – Institut des Hautes Études Islamiques
Presents
Mikail Abdallah Mocci – Rivista Sacrum et Polis

13 gennaio 2027 – Sofferenza, sacrificio e martirio
Speakers
Swamini Shuddhananda Ghiri – Monaca Unione Induista Italiana
Imam Yahya Pallavicini – moschea al-Wahid Milano
Diletta Berardinelli – Garante delle persone private della libertà della Città di Torino
Jawad Bossa – Institut des Hautes Études Islamiques
Presents
Mikail Abdallah Mocci Rivista Sacrum et Polis

3 febbraio 2027 – Armonia della Natura
Speakers
Don Giuseppe Zeppegno – Facoltà Teologica dell’Italia Settentrionale
Mauro Durbano – Presidente Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso
Maïssane Bossa – Esponente Partito Francese “Les Écologistes”
Mohammad Asghar Syed – Moschea Al-Karam Torino
Presents
IlahmAllah Chiara Ferrero – ISA Academy ets

Under the patronage of: the Municipality of Turin, the Order of Journalists, and the Metropolitan City of Turin.
With the support of: the CRT Foundation and HalalItalia.

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