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Designed to introduce participants to a social, cultural, and civilisational approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies with a particular focus on Ismaili contexts.
The IIS produces a range of educational materials and resources for use by religious education teachers and students located in over 25 countries.
Throughout their time at the IIS, students are provided with support for their academic, personal, and professional development.
Ismailis in Iran retraces the nearly thousand-year-long history of the Nizari Ismailis in Iran.
Research at the IIS seeks to contribute to the field of Islamic studies in general with a particular focus on Shiʿi and Ismaili studies.
The Aga Khan Library service supports teaching, learning, and research at The Institute of Ismaili Studies.
We hold a significant repository of special collections related to the heritage of Ismaili communities and of other Muslim traditions.
Our Scholarly contributions section features a rich collection of articles that reflect our commitment to intellectual exploration and lifelong learning.
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Stay updated with the latest research, events, and academic insights from the Institute.
Explore our upcoming events, conferences, workshops, and book launches at The Institute of Ismaili Studies.
Explore our multimedia content ranging from interviews with authors of publications to lectures delivered by IIS scholars and guest speakers as well as of select events hosted by the Institute.
Stay informed about our programs, publications and faculty news by exploring the latest IIS Update.
Celebrating the legacy of His Highness the Aga Khan IV through Special Collections at the IIS
We collaborate with other institutions of the Ismaili Imamat and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN).
We recruit talented and committed people from a wide range of professional and cultural backgrounds.
Discover the rich history and milestones of the Institute through our interactive timeline.
A group, tribe or community of the Shi’a .
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