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Designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.

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Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship Programme

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IIS produces a range of educational materials and resources for use by teachers and students located in over 25 countries.

Throughout their time at IIS, students are provided with support for their academic, personal, and professional development.

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Research at IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general, with a particular focus on Shiʿi and Ismaili studies.

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The Aga Khan Library service supports teaching, learning, and research at The Institute of Ismaili Studies.

We hold a significant repository of special collections related to the heritage of Ismaili communities and of other Muslim traditions.

Our Scholarly contributions section features a rich collection of articles that reflect our commitment to intellectual exploration and lifelong learning.

Read IIS publications on the go

The IIS Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.
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IIS Update Magazine Edition 23

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Global Encounters Festival 2025

14 Aug 2025
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IIS Showcases Knowledge, Heritage and Engagement at the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai, UAE

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25 Jan 2021
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Learning in a Pandemic: How IIS Graduate Programmes have Adapted

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14 Dec 2020
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GPISH Students Deliver Field Research Presentations

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17 Nov 2020
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Aga Khan Library Highlights Collections on History Day 2020

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27 Oct 2020
Alumni

New Leadership Elected for Alumni Chapter Groups 2020 - 2021

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19 Oct 2020
Alumni

IIS alumna Zahira Virani Appointed as UN Resident Coordinator in Angola

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06 Mar 2020
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Towards New Beginnings – A Collaborative Workshop Exploring Creative Ideas in Early Childhood Education

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27 Feb 2020
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IIS publication on Sharia receives award for outstanding academic title from the American Library Association

Book cover of the book 'Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World: The Ismaili Thread, edited by Dr Orkhan Mir-Kasimov'

12 Feb 2020
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New Publication Explores Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World

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05 Feb 2020
Announcement

In Memoriam: Raficq Abdulla (1940-2019)

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24 Jan 2020
Announcement

In Memoriam: Professor Abbas Husayn Hamdani (1926-2019)

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