Dr Toby Mayer reflects on more than two decades at The Institute of Ismaili Studies, tracing an intellectual journey shaped by Indian Studies at the University of Cambridge and doctoral research in medieval Arabic thought at the University of Oxford. He talks about his work in Qur’anic studies, Islamic philosophy, and esoteric traditions, including major translations and publications, and discusses the distinctive approach of IIS to scriptural and hermeneutical research. The episode also explores his current projects and his enduring interest in bridging reason and spirituality within Islamic intellectual history.
