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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
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Professor Omid Safi
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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Reading the Qur'an as a Literary Text by Professor Angelika Neuwirth
5th June 2015
Quran
This 28-minute lecture by Professor Angelika Neuwirth (Freie Universitat Berlin), a leading scholar in Qur’anic studies, invites viewers to acontextual
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Professor Andrew Rippin- Interpreting Interpretation: Understanding Muslim Exegesis
10th November 2014
Quran
The lecture elaborates on the importance of Tafsir tradition in the study of the Qur’an . The primary focus of
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British Orientalism and the Study of Islam, Professor C.E. Bosworth, 1983
4th August 2011
Approaches to Islam
This video is a 55 minute recording of Professor Bosworth’s lecture delivered in 1983 on ‘ British Orientalism and the
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Fatimid Feasts and Festivals
8th November 2010
Fatimids
The video is a 40 minute lecture by Professor Paul Walker that took place at The Institute of Ismaili Studies
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Muslims & Islam: Between Powerlessness and Less Power, Farid Esack
5th August 2010
Muslim Values
The video is an 40 minute lecture by Professor Farid Esack hosted by the Department of Community Relations, which took
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Luminous Witness: Fatimah al-Zahra in Indo-Persian Shi‘i Devotional Literature and Performance, Dr Karen Ruffle
22nd July 2010
Shi'i Studies
The video shows the entire 40 minute lecture, which took place at The Institute of Ismaili Studies on 18 March
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Interviews
Dr Farhad Daftary, IIS Co-Director.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Interview with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi on Spiritual Quest
15th January 2018
The 22 minute video interview with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi on his book, “Spiritual Quest: Reflections on Qur’anic prayer according to the teachings of Imam Ali”...
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Intellectual Interactions Conference - Dr Orkhan Mir-Kasimov
6th April 2017
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Intellectual Interactions Conference - Prof Daniel De Smet
6th April 2017
Shi'i Studies
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Intellectual Interactions Conference - Prof Devin Stewart
6th April 2017
Shi'i Studies
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Intellectual Interactions Conference - Prof Carmela Baffioni
6th April 2017
Shi'i Studies
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Fatimids and Umayyads: Competing Caliphates
30th March 2017
This 22 min video features a brief introduction to the competing Muslim powers on either side of the western Mediterranean in the 10th century CE:...
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An Interview with Dr Toby Mayer on Avicenna's Allegory on the Soul
28th April 2016
This 30 min interview with Dr Toby Mayer elaborates on the ‘Poem on the Soul’ ( Qasidat al- nafs ), traditionally attributed to Ibn Sina...
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Words of Power: Hurufi Teachings Between Shi'ism and Sufism in Medieval Islam
14th January 2016
In this 21 min interview, Dr Orkhan Mir-Kasimov provides an insight into the Hurufis , a mystical and messianic current that became particularly active in...
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The Meaning of the Word: Lexicology and Qur'anic Exegesis
4th November 2015
The volume approaches lexicology of the Qur’an through a range of disciplines including linguistics, law, literary criticism, gender and mysticism. It also features contributions made...
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The Study of Shi'i Islam
10th July 2015
Abstract Shi‘i Islam, with its rich and extensive history, has played a crucial role in the evolution of Islam as both a major world religion...
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An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia - Dr Mehdi Aminrazavi
5th June 2015
All major civilisations of the world have cultivated a philosophical tradition, but only a few have had a continuous tradition with surviving texts. Persia is...
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An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia - Professor Hossein Nasr
5th June 2015
All major civilisations of the world have cultivated a philosophical tradition, but only a few have had a continuous tradition with surviving texts. Persia is...
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An Introduction to Shi'i Heritage Series with Dr Farhad Daftary
5th June 2015
Shi'i Studies
Shi‘i Muslims, with their rich intellectual and cultural heritage, have contributed significantly to the richness and diversity of the Islamic traditions throughout the centuries. However,...
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Shainool Jiwa discusses The Founder of Cairo
22nd January 2015
Focusing on the reign of the fourth Fatimid Imam - Caliph al-Mu‘izz li- Din Allah (953 - 975 CE), Dr Jiwa reflects on the principles...
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Amyn Sajoo - A Companion to Muslim Cultures
10th November 2014
Muslim Civilisations
This 21-minute video interview with Dr Amyn Sajoo on his book entitled, A Companion to Muslim Cultures, elaborates on the diverse historical, cultural and geographical...
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Interview with Dr Amyn Sajoo
29th August 2014
This 21-minute video interview with Dr Amyn Sajoo on his book entitled, A Companion to Muslim Cultures, elaborates on the diverse historical, cultural and geographical...
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Interview with Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee on Islam, Sharia and Alternative Dispute Resolution
4th October 2013
Islam
Dr. Mohamed Keshavjee’s book, “Islam, Sharia and Alternative Dispute Resolution” examines both Sunni and Shi‘a applications of Islamic law, demonstrating how political, cultural and other...
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Interview with Professor Owen Wright
16th December 2011
Muslim Literature
Publication: On Music - An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 5 Editor & Translator: Professor Owen Wright Questions addressed in the interview:...
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Interview with Dr Omar Ali-de-Unzaga
30th November 2011
Intellectual traditions
Publication : Fortresses of the Intellect: Ismaili and other Islamic Studies in Honour of Farhad Daftary Editor : Dr Omar Ali-de-Unzaga Questions addressed in the...
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Interview with Dr Amyn Sajoo on Companion to Muslim Ethics
14th November 2011
Civil Society
Publication: A Companion to Muslim Ethics Editor: Dr Amyn B Sajoo Questions addressed in the interview: 1. What was the rationale behind the compilation of...
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An Interview with Dr Nadia Eboo Jamal on Post-Mongol Period of Ismaili History
26th April 2011
Ismaili Studies
Publication: Surviving the Mongols: Nizari Quhistani and the Continuity of Ismaili Tradition in Persia Author: Dr Nadia Eboo Jamal 1. What was your motivation or...
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Video: Interview with Professor Lenn Goodman
4th November 2010
Muslim Literature
Publication: The Case of the Animals versus Man Before the King of the Jinn: An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistle 22 Editors...
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Video: Interview with Professor Azim Nanji
16th September 2010
Muslim Civilisations
Publication: Living in Historic Cairo: Past and Present in an Islamic City Editors: Professor Azim Nanji , Dr Farhad Daftary and Professor Elizabeth Fernea Questions...
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Video: Interview with Dr Toby Mayer
13th August 2010
Intellectual discourses
Publication: Keys to the Arcana: Shahrastani’s Esoteric Commentary on the Qur’an Translator: Dr Toby Mayer Questions addressed in the interview: 1. What is the significance...
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Video: Interview with Dr Shainool Jiwa
27th August 2009
Fatimids
Publication: Towards a Shi'i Mediterranean Empire: Fatimid Egypt and the Founding of Cairo Translated by: Dr Shainool Questions addressed in the interview: 1. Could you...
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Video: Interview with Dr Nader El-Bizri
27th August 2009
Intellectual discourses
Publication: Epistles of the Brethren of Purity: Rasa'il Ikhawan al-Safa Editor: Dr Nader El-Bizri Questions addressed in the interview: 1. Can you briefly introduce the...
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Video: Interview with Dr Amyn B. Sajoo
27th August 2009
Muslim Civilisations
Publication: A Companion to the Muslim World Editor: Dr Amyn B. Sajoo Questions addressed in the interview: 1. Many introductions to Islam and Muslims have...
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Interview with Dr Farhad Daftary on Encyclopedia Islamica
27th August 2009
Islam
Publication: Encyclopedia Islamica Editor: Dr Farhad Daftary Questions addressed in the interview: Given that there is already an Encyclopedia of Islam, why was there a...
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Video: Interview with Dr Feras Hamza on An Anthology of Qur'anic Commentaries
13th August 2009
Intellectual discourses
Publication: An Anthology of Qur’anic Commentaries - Volume I: On the Nature of the Divine Editors: Dr Feras Hamza and Dr Sajjad Rizvi with Farhana...
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Interview with Peter Willey
17th June 2009
Ismaili Heritage
Publication: 'Eagle’s Nest: Ismaili Castles in Iran and Syria' Author: Major Peter Willey The author of Eagle’s Nest: Ismaili Castles in Iran and Syria, published...
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Interview with Dr Amyn Sajoo on Muslim Ethics: Emerging Vistas
19th June 2008
Civil Society
Publication: 'Muslim Ethics: Emerging Vistas' Author: Dr Amyn B. Sajoo Questions addressed: 1. The cover of the book features an image depicting Noah’s Ark –...
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Interview with Mohamed Keshavjee on Alternative Dispute Resolution
17th April 2008
Islam
Lecturer: Dr Mohamed Keshavjee Topic: 'Bridging Legal Modernity and Tradition: Alternative Dispute Resolution in Muslim Contexts' Abstract: From the outset, a non-adversarial approach to dispute...
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Video: Interview with Dr Ismail Serageldin
31st March 2008
Muslim Civilisations
This is an interview with Dr Ismail Serageldin, which took place at The Institute of Ismaili Studies following his lecture on 'Modernisation and Cultural Identity...
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Video: Interview with Dr Amira Bennison
21st February 2008
Muslim Civilisations
This is an interview with Dr Amira Bennison, which took place at The Institute of Ismaili Studies following her talk on ' The Umma in...
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Interview with Professor Sami Zubaida
25th January 2008
Civil Society
Lecturer: Prof Sami Zubaida Topic: 'Everyday modernity in the Arab world' Abstract: Modernity in many parts of the Arab world and Turkey dates back to...
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Interview with Dr. Amyn B. Sajoo about ‘Contemporary Islams & Muslims’ Seminar Series
28th November 2007
Civil Society
Lecturer: Amyn B Sajoo Topic: Introductory Remarks to Contemporary Islams & Muslim (s) Lecture Series: Feminisms and Islams 1. The first questio n has to...
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Interview with Raficq Abdulla
28th November 2007
Intellectual discourses
Lecturer: Raficq Abdulla Topic: Rumi to Adonis: The Conference of the Birds' Abstract: Where does poetry get you? What is the role of poetry and...
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Interview with Dr Alice Hunsberger
7th November 2007
Ismaili Studies
Publication: Nasir Khusraw, The Ruby of Badakhshan: A Portrait of the Persian Poet, Traveller and Philosopher Author: Dr Alice C Hunsberger Questions addressed in the...
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Video Interview with Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi on Justice and Remembrance
6th November 2007
Shi'i Studies
Publication: Justice and Remembrance: Introducing the Spirituality of Imam ‘Ali Author: Dr Reza Shah-Kazemi In this 28 min Interview, Dr Shah-Kazemi elaborates on Imam ‘Ali’s...
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Interview with Peter Willey
9th July 2007
Ismaili Studies
The author of Eagle’s Nest: Ismaili Castles in Iran and Syria, published by I. B. Tauris in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies in...
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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
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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 .
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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
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Director’s Address: Video
1st March 2005
Professor Azim Nanji The 25th Anniversary Graduation Ceremony Le Meridien Grosvenor House Hotel, London, October 19, 2003 Download PDF version of speech (35 KB) Your
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Valedictory Address: Video
26th November 2004
Sabrina Datoo, The 25th Anniversary Graduation Ceremony Le Meridien Grosvenor House Hotel, London Download PDF version of speech (31.8 KB) Your Highness, Distinguished Guests, Good
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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
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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 ,
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GPISH Message by Dr. Laila Halani
2nd February 2016
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Video: Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP)
17th August 2011
The Secondary Teacher Education Programme (STEP) is a course of study for practicing and prospective teachers. STEP’s mission is to address the need for professional
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IIS Staff in the Media on New Spirit & Life Exhibition
23rd July 2007
All images in this article are copyright The Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Spirit & Life displays over 165 objects exemplifying the development and diversity
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Expressions of the Pamir: Culture and Heritage of the Ismailis of Tajikistan
10th March 2004
Samples of Tajik songs Project Tajikistan at the IIS, in association with the Ismaili Council and ITREB USA, presented this multi-dimensional programme in seven American
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Project Tajikistan Releases New Multimedia Double CD
10th March 2004
Like other Ismaili Muslim communities, the Ismailis of Tajikistan have inherited a distinct social and cultural heritage as well as religious traditions that are shaped,
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