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Here you will find several videos ranging from interviews with authors of publications to lectures delivered by IIS scholars and guest speakers as well as of select events hosted by the Institute.

The author interviews are aimed to facilitate introduction of IIS publications to a wider audience. The lectures on specific themes and topics are delivered by IIS academic staff or guest speakers at various conferences and events hosted by the Institute. The section also houses some audio recordings related to the music initiative for Central Asia by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.

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Lectures

Hybrid Ontology of Early Mughal Paintings

21st November 2019

South Asia

The Mughal dynasty is renowned for its great architecture and patronage of the arts. Perhaps more than any other Islamic

Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition

31st May 2019

Sufi traditions

On 26 March, Professor Omid Safi, Director of Duke University’s Islamic Studies Centre, took audiences through a mystical journey in

A Thousand (and One) Interpretations of the Qur'an

10th April 2018

This lecture by Dr Omar Ali-de- Unzaga gives a glimpse into the multitude of interpretations of the Qur’an that exist.

The Qur'an in English Verse

5th February 2016

In this 27 min joint presentation, Professors Lawrence and Habib share insights into their ongoing work on a poetic translation

Civil Society in Comparative Muslim Contexts

20th August 2015

Civil Society

Note: This recording was made many years ago and, as such, its quality does not comply with our currents standards.

Interviews

A short message from Dr Daftary on 'A History of Shi'i Islam' in Persian

1st August 2019

Shi'i Studies

Download the Persian transcript with English translation here. In his detailed study of Shi‘i Islam, spanning over decades, Dr Daftary observes that Shi‘a Muslims have...

Sana'a Palimpsest and the Early Manuscripts of the Qur'an

6th December 2018

This short video introduces one of the oldest manuscripts of the Qur’an , the Sana‘a Palimpsest, dating back to the 1st-2nd century AH / 7th...

Special Collections at IIS

23rd February 2018

Collections

The IIS holds one of the most significant repositories in the world of materials related to Ismaili communities, comprising nearly 3,000 manuscripts in Arabic, Persian...

A Conversation with Daniel Beben on Jami'i Salasil

5th February 2018

Ismaili Studies

Nasir-i Khusraw was a renowned poet, philosopher, and Ismaili missionary of the eleventh CE century. Among his many accomplishments, he is credited for having introduced...

Events

Understanding Sharia: Islamic Law in a Globalised World

26th September 2019

Sharia

They propose that sharia is underpinned by ethical principles, and is open to change depending on context and circumstance. As such, the authors encourage new

IIS Commemorative Lectures Connecting the Past, Present and the Future

15th March 2018

This video presents highlights from the lectures delivered on the occasion of IIS' 40th anniversary under the themes of heritage, knowledge, people and the future .

IIS Honours Class of 2007 Graduates: Video

12th September 2007

This video consists of highlights from the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2007 at the Ismaili Centre in London on the afternoon of 10

Other

A Brief History of Aga Khan I

15th May 2019

Part of the Ismaili Texts and Translations Series , the The First Aga Khan - Memoirs of the 46th Ismaili Imam is the first English

Memoirs of the First Aga Khan

28th March 2019

The First Aga Khan - Memoirs of the 46th Ismaili Imam offers a new Persian edition and the first English translation of the Ibrat-afza ,

GPISH Message by Dr. Laila Halani

2nd February 2016