-
On Top
Did You Know?
Potential Rapid Climate Changes
Recent Comments
ali mussa on Aga Khan Youth & Sports Bo… Reading For Mental A… on Reading Habits helps having li… How To Pass Your Cim… on ACCA Exams December 2010: The… sultan murad physica… on Aga Khan Youth & Sports Bo… Waseem Akram on Download: CIMA Official Learni… Adeola Olayemi on Download: ACCA Course Notes… Laila Ladhani on Women day Greetings salim habib on Aga Khan museum being built ne…
Category Archives: Institute of Ismaili Studies
IIS Announces PhD Scholarship Awards for 2010
Since 1997, The Institute of Ismaili Studies has been awarding doctoral scholarships to suitable candidates whose work contributes to the academic mandate of the IIS. The two recipients of the 2010 cycle of the scholarship are Laila Kadiwal and Sorbon … Continue reading
Posted in Scholarships
IIS scholars participate in World Congress of Middle Eastern Studies
Several IIS scholars took part in the third World Congress of Middle Eastern Studies (WOCMES), held in Barcelona from 19 to 24 July, 2010. This year’s Congress was hosted by the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. IIS publications were also on … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies, Middle East
IIS: In Memory of Professor Mohammed Arkoun
Professor Mohammed Arkoun, one of the most prominent and influential figures in Islamic Studies, passed away in Paris on 14 September 2010 at the age of 82 years. Professor Arkoun was Senior Research Fellow in the IIS’ Department of Academic … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
IIS: Diversity and Pluralism in Islam: Historical and Contemporary Discourses amongst Muslims
For more than fourteen hundred years, Muslims have held multiple and diverging views about many aspects of their religious tradition including religious authority, ritual practice, political power, law and governance, civic life, and the form and content of individual and … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Education, Institute of Ismaili Studies, Quran
Qur’anic Studies Lecture on Pragmatic Aspects of the Religious Text
The Qur’anic Studies Unit hosted an occasional lecture by Dr Asma Hilali of the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Paris entitled Pragmatic Aspects of the Religious Text: The San‘a Qur’an Palimpsest in May 2010. In her presentation, Dr Hilali … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies, Quran
IIS: STEP Cycle 5 Announcement
Contact : iis-step@usaji.org Phone: (281) 980-4747 ext 801. URL: http://www.iis.ac.uk/view_article.asp?ContentID=106627
Fifth Lecture in Shi‘i Studies Lecture Series
The fifth lecture in the Shi‘i Studies Lecture Series was entitled The Zaydi Reception of Abu l-Husayn al-Basri and Ibn al-Malahimi: Husam al-Din ‘Abd Allah b. Zayd al-‘Ansi (d. 1268 CE) and his Kitab al-Mahajja al-bayda. It was delivered by … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
Harvard University Professor Ali Asani discusses a new course on Ismaili history and thought
In the spring of 2010, Harvard University, for the first time in its history, offered a course on Ismaili History and Thought. Shenila S. Khoja-Moolji had the opportunity to take the course, and spoke with Professor Ali Asani, Professor of … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
IIS Appoints Head of the Department of Graduate Studies
The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is delighted to welcome Dr Fayyaz Vellani as Head of the Department of Graduate Studies. In this role, Dr Vellani has overall responsibility for the strategic development, leadership and management of the Department of … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
IIS: The Case of the Animals versus Man: A New Children’s Publication
Adapted from the original Arabic text by Hooda al-Shawwa’ al-Qaddumi, this abridged version of the famous fable: Epistle 22 of the Rasa’il Ihkwan al-Safa’ (Epistles of the Brethren of Purity) was first published in Iraq in the 10th century CE. … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
IIS: Striving Towards Leadership By Professor Karim H Karim
Abstract The attributes of modesty, patience, humility, knowledge, forbearance and consultation are highlighted by His Highness the Aga Khan as attributes for good leadership, following a saying by Imam Ali. This article expands on the theme of successful leadership as … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
IIS: Music and Poetry from the Pamir Mountains
The musical traditions of Badakshan have been influenced by the surrounding Muslim cultural context but inaaccessibility of the Pamir Mountains has been an important factor in the development and preservation of some of the unique musical practices of Badakhshan. Badakhshan … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
IIS New Publication: Culture and Memory in Medieval Islam
Essays in Honor of Wilferd Madelung Edited by Farhad Daftary and Josef W. Meri This book explores broad-ranging themes relating to memory, memorization, memorializing or commemorating in a variety of historical, legal, literary and architectural contexts. Distinguished scholars like Abbas … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Education, Institute of Ismaili Studies
Institute of Ismaili Studies Scholar Speaks at University of Lincoln
Dr Nader El-Bizri delivered a talk on 14 April 2010 at the School of Architecture, Faculty of Art, Architecture and Design, at the University of Lincoln. This presentation was part of a faculty seminar organised by the East Midlands History … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
Internationally Acclaimed Author, M.G. Vassanji gives IIS Book Reading
M.G. Vassanji, an author of international standing, gave a book reading at the Institute on 8 April, 2010. He read from his latest book, A Place Within, a travel memoir of his visits to India. An earlier book, The Gunny … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
Institute of Ismaili Studies: Alnoor Merchant Speaks on Patronage in Islamic Art
Alnoor Merchant, Head Librarian and Keeper of Special Collections at The Institute of Ismaili Studies recently visited Arlington, Waco, Austin and Chicago in the USA to talk about artistic, intellectual and architectural patronage in the Islamic world. He also spoke … Continue reading
Posted in Institute of Ismaili Studies
Degrees of Excellence: A Fatimid Treatise on Leadership in Islam
Degrees of Excellence: A Fatimid Treatise on Leadership in Islam Dr Arzina R Lalani Degrees of Excellence is a bilingual work of decisive importance to the philosophical curriculum of medieval Muslim thought. It introduces the first book-length study of Ahmad … Continue reading
Posted in Books & Education, Institute of Ismaili Studies
