Summits of courage: voices from the Pamir mountains

Discover Episode One of Voices Connected celebrating mountain cultures of the Pamirs. Hear stories of resilience from legendary climbers and community leaders across Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan.
Hikers crossing a glacial landscape. Voices connected

Dr Karen Bauer shares Quranic scholarship across North America

IIS Associate Professor Dr Karen Bauer completed a lecture tour across the United States and Canada, presenting new research on the Qur'an, gender, ethics, and moral reasoning to academic and community audiences.
Karen Bauer at the Aga Khan Centre with geometric artwork in the background

Advancing Islamic studies through a new partnership with the Institute of French Islamology

IIS and the Institute of French Islamology signed a Memorandum of Understanding, opening a new chapter in shared scholarship, joint research, and global cooperation on Islamic studies.
Paris MOU Signing ceremony with IIS and IFI representatives

نبذة عنا

تأسس معهد الدراسات الإسماعيلية عام 1977، وهو مؤسسة للتعليم العالي والبحث والتدريس، تكرس جهودها للبحث العلمي والتعليم عالي الجودة في مجال الإسلام والمجتمعات الإسلامية، مع التركيز بشكل خاص على الدراسات الإسماعيلية والشيعية الأوسع نطاقًا، بما في ذلك سياقاتها التاريخية والجغرافية.

اكتشف أبحاثنا

تسعى الأبحاث في معهد الدراسات الإسماعيلية إلى الإسهام في مجال الدراسات الإسلامية عموماً، مع تركيز خاص على الدراسات الشيعية والإسماعيلية.

استكشف منشوراتنا

ينشر معهد الدراسات الإسماعيلية أعمال باحثيه، إلى جانب أعمال باحثين من المجتمع الأكاديمي خارج المعهد.

Heritage

Highlights from Global Encounters Festival 2025

Explore selected highlights that showcase the Institute’s contributions to conversations on culture, education and community at the Global Encounters Festival.

Professor Zayn Kassam delivering the keynote address at the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai
Heritage

Ismaili Heritage and Preservation with Dr Wafi Momin and Dr Fayaz Alibhai

Discover how the Institute works with scholars and communities to document, protect, and interpret Ismaili heritage. Dr Wafi and Dr Fayaz share insights on oral traditions, manuscripts, sites, and the value of preservation.

Dr Wafi Momin and Dr Fayaz Alibhai seated in a discussion setting during a recorded conversation on Ismaili heritage preservation.