Living Islam book launch at The Ismaili Centre Toronto

The Ismaili Centre Toronto hosted a book launch for Living Islam: Muslim Expressions of Faith by Professor Ali S. Asani, in collaboration with The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and Ismaili institutions in Canada.

In a moderated conversation led by Alicia Kurji, Dr El-Nur Danani and Dr Hussein Rashid reflected on the book’s central argument: that Islam is best understood through the diverse ways Muslims live and express faith across cultures, histories, and artistic traditions. Drawing on examples from poetry, music, calligraphy, and visual culture, the speakers highlighted how Dr Asani’s approach challenges simplistic definitions of Islam and invites audiences to engage with Muslim life through context, nuance, and “religious literacy.”