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 scholars present at conference honouring Professor Ismail Poonawala 
June 2013
Dr Omar Alí-de-Unzaga and Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor presented papers at a conference honouring Professor Ismail Poonawala’s career held at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) on 23 May 2013. More

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

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