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Devotion to the Prophet’s Family in Islamic Thought and Practice

A conference on the theme of devotional practices on 20-22 May 2025 at the Aga Khan Centre and online via Zoom.

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Devotion to the Prophet’s Family in Islamic Thought and Practice

A conference on the theme of devotional practices on 20-22 May 2025 at the Aga Khan Centre and online via Zoom.
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17 Mar 2025
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Read IIS publications on the go

The IIS Shop is now available to users in the United Kingdom to purchase digital versions of some of our eminently readable materials.

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19 Sep 2023
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Farhad Daftary Doctoral Scholarship awarded to two students in 2023

IIS GPISH students sat on sofas and on the floor in an indoor setting in Amman, Jordan

31 Aug 2023
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STUDENT VOICES: Transcending the comfort zone

Members of the IIS Alumni's European Chapter Group in the Atrium of the Aga Khan Centre, London

20 Aug 2023
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European IIS Alumni AGM focuses on Migration, Refugees and Muslim Diaspora

15 Aug 2023
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A tribute to Professor Wilferd Madelung

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31 Jul 2023
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Student voices: The many languages of connection

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25 Jul 2023
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Disability pride month: Celebrating uniqueness and equality

Dr. Shainool Jiwa And Naguib Kheraj in a book launch at the Ismaili Centre

06 Jul 2023
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UK book launch for The Fatimids: 2. The Rule from Egypt celebrated at the Ismaili Centre, London

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13 Jun 2023
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Launch of IIS Digital Curriculum promotional video

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22 May 2023
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The Emergence of Shi‘i Sufism. Interview with author Alessandro Cancian

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12 May 2023
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Aga Khan Library hosts UK work on Index Islamicus

Professor Wilferd Madelung in a suit

11 May 2023
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In Memoriam: Professor Wilferd Madelung (1930-2023)

ISCU team and Communications and Development team with Professor Zayn Kassam clicking a picture at the premiere of Islamic Heritage event

05 May 2023
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Premiere of Islamic Heritage Past and Present video: Ismailis in History and Myth

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