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21st November 2019
The Mughal dynasty is renowned for its great architecture and patronage of the arts. Perhaps more than any other Islamic dynasty, the Mughals made their passion for the arts and
26th September 2019
What is the extraordinary text that is the Holy Qur’an – and how does it relate to the life and times of Prophet Muhammad? How did a legacy so richly
16th July 2019
The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) was established, in 1977, as a higher education institution to promote scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies. The Institute’s research, publications and
1st August 2019
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 played a crucial role in
31st May 2019
On 26 March, Professor Omid Safi, Director of Duke University’s Islamic Studies Centre, took audiences through a mystical journey in his talk entitled, Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical
31st May 2019
Part of the Ismaili Texts and Translations Series , the book was published in honour of His Highness the Aga Khan IV Diamond Jubilee. It is the first English translation
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 translation of the original Persian
26th September 2019
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 thinking about the history of
25th January 2019
Cover of Islam an Illustrated Journey Islam: An Illustrated Journey provides a fresh perspective on Islamic history, covering all the major Islamic dynasties, major doctrinal branches and orientations including Sunni,
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 century CE. The manuscript was
23rd November 2018
IIS held its third Shi‘i Studies conference entitled, The Renaissance of Shi ʿ i Islam in the 15th–17th Centuries: Facets of Thought and Practice, from 3-5 October 2018 at the
23rd November 2018
23rd November 2018
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 , the memoirs of Aga Khan
23rd July 2018
Share Feedback In this interview, Professor Ali Asani addresses the following questions: 1. What are the ginan s? 00:38 - 01:53 2. Why the title 'Ecstasy and enlightenment' for the
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. Dr Ali-de-Unzaga points out that while each interpretation may invariably
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 .
23rd February 2018
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 and Indic languages. In addition,