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Dr Najam Abbas reflects on his two-decade journey at The Institute of Ismaili Studies. He discusses his pivotal work on The Great Islamic Encyclopaedia, which seeks to enhance access to knowledge of Persian and Central Asian Islamic traditions for English-language audiences.

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.

Explore how IIS preserves Ismaili heritage through rare manuscripts, oral histories, and site conservation, with insights from Dr Wafi Momin and Dr Fayaz Alibhai.

Explore highlights from the Global Encounters Festival 2025 in Dubai – featuring thought-provoking panels, inspiring exhibitions, and dynamic conversations hosted by the Institute.

Professor Miklós Sárközy discusses the origins and development of the early Nizari Ismaili state at Alamut, exploring its political alliances, spiritual transformations, and enduring legacy in Ismaili history.

Marking twelve years at IIS, Russell Harris reflects on how music, language, and curiosity shape his work.

An interview with Professor Wen-chin Ouyang on Ethical living through stories, exploring how storytelling and the tradition of adab shape ethics, empathy, and meaning in modern life.

Meet Dr Fayaz Alibhai from the Ismaili Heritage Project in this episode of Voices of IIS.

Join host Selina Ramji in a thoughtful conversation with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi on 25 years of scholarship, his view of Divine Unity, work on The Great Islamic Encyclopaedia, and his connection to nature.