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Dr Karim Javan presents two unpublished manuscripts that offer fresh insights into modern Ismaili history, including the early Imamat in India, key political events, and the value of manuscript sources.

Dr Shainool Jiwa joins The Voice for History podcast to examine the rise, governance and legacy of the Fatimid Caliphate and its significance in medieval history.

Dr Amier Saidula shares how encounters across cultures shaped his research on Muslim and Ismaili communities in China, and how IIS provided space for intellectual growth, clarity, and purpose.

Dr Toby Mayer reflects on his academic journey at IIS, exploring Qur’anic studies, Islamic philosophy, and the relationship between reason and spirituality.

This lecture traces Islam’s deep roots in East Africa, exploring Zanzibar’s cosmopolitan past, Indian Ocean connections, and the ways diverse cultures shaped Muslim thought and practice.

Professors Nader El-Bizri and Carmela Baffioni, with Dr Omar Ali-de-Unzaga, introduce the Rasāʾil Ikhwān al-Ṣafāʾ, a tenth-century encyclopaedic work that shaped philosophical and scientific thought in the Muslim world.

Dr Najam Abbas reflects on his two-decade journey at IIS and discusses his pivotal work on The Great Islamic Encyclopaedia.

Sculpting the Self is a lecture by Professor Muhammad Umar Faruque exploring Islamic selfhood, ethics, and human flourishing through philosophy and mysticism.

Arafat Jamal from UNHCR explores 21st century migration challenges with Dr Mohamed Keshavjee and Dr Salim Kassim Lakha, examining climate change, diaspora communities, and Islamic frameworks for refugee protection.

This lecture explores the rāgamāla manuscript tradition in early modern South Asia, examining how musical knowledge circulated across Jain, Sufi, and Ismāʿīlī devotional and intellectual networks.

Voices Connected: Stories Across Generations brings together different generations through documentary-style video podcasts exploring sociocultural themes. The first episode, Summits of Courage, celebrates mountain cultures of the Pamirs region.

A book launch discussion at the Ismaili Centre Toronto exploring Living Islam and the diverse ways Muslims express faith across cultures and traditions.