The Institute of Ismaili Studies

The Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in 1977 to promote scholarship of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, leading to a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths. Find out more about the IIS. The Institute of Ismaili Studies -

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IIS Scholar Presents Paper at Engaging Sociology Conference in London 
May 2013
Dr Al-Karim Datoo, Research Coordinator for the Constituency Studies Unit at the IIS, presented a paper entitled ‘ Sociological exploration of values in a globalising context’ at the British Sociological Association’s annual conference ‘Engaging Sociology’ on 5 April 2013 in London. More

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Coinage of the Fatimids 
Fine, elegant epigraphy and open design characterise Fatimid coinage... More

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Husayn B. ‘Ali: Life and Significance in Shi‘ism... More