The Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in 1977 with the object of promoting scholarship and learning of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, and a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths. 

Within the Islamic tradition, the Institute’s programmes seek to promote research on those areas which have had relatively little attention devoted to them in scholarship to date. These include the intellectual and literary expressions of Shi‘ism in general, and Ismailism in particular. 

In the context of Muslim societies, the Institute’s programmes are informed by the full range and diversity of cultures in which Islam is practised today. Particular attention is also given to issues of modernity that arise as Muslims seek to relate their heritage to contemporary circumstances. 

The Institute collaborates with several institutions of learning. For example, the graduate teaching programmes of the Institute have collaborated at various stages with McGill University, The University of London’s Institute of Education, The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), The University of Jordan and faculty-members of a number of universities in the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

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The Institute of Ismaili Studies

Nemat Alifbekov

Zaina Peermohamed

Shayan Khan

Aqil Dhanani

Alex Henley

Qudsia Naunehal Shah

Inaara Karmali

Susheel Gokarakonda

Sanan Aliyev

Hina Baz

Dr Zarin Gillani

Gus Ghorayeb

Shiraz Kabani

Dr. Hafeez Merchant

The Research and Academic Support team at The Institute of Ismaili Studies is dedicated to fostering scholarship and facilitating research that deepens the understanding of Ismaili and broader Islamic intellectual traditions. This team provides essential logistical and academic support for research projects, coordinates collaborations with partner institutions, and manages academic programs and events to promote engagement with contemporary issues in Muslim societies. Their collective expertise enhances the Institute’s commitment to exploring under-researched topics and supporting scholars in their academic endeavors.

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Education and Program Coordination

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