Aitmadi Mohamad Ismail Adra Abu Nu‘man (M.Adra) sitting in a suit
  • 19 Apr 2023
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In Memoriam: Aitmadi Mohamad Ismail Adra Abu Nu‘man (1935-2023)

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  • 13 Feb 2024
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  • Alumni

Student voices: Unveiling the gem - a transformative educational journey

STEP student Asma Ehsanyar talks about her journey with IIS and how she's learned about herself and her community along the way.

  • 03 Feb 2016
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  • Book launch

Sciences of the Soul and Intellect, Part I – A New Volume in the Epistles Series

Sciences of the Soul and Intellect, Part I; An Arabic Critical Edition and English Translation of Epistles 32-36 has a strong cosmological orientation, with a particular focus on the relationship between microcosm and macrocosm, earthly and celestial. The content of this publication is more metaphysical and abstract, whilst in a sense also more human.

  • 22 Feb 2016
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IIS and AKU-ISMC Students Move into New Halls of Residence

A new purpose-built halls of residence developed by the AKDN is now operational.

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  • 22 Jan 2015
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Pearls of Persia

  • 26 Feb 2015
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An Anthology of Philosophy in Persia - Professor Hossein Nasr

  • 01 Jan 2022
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  • Ismaili Music
  • Ismaili History

The sacred music of Islam: Samā’ in the Persian Sufi tradition

The creation of a specific liturgy, composed of prayer, litanies, singing, music and sometimes dance, known as Samā’, integrating music into the practice of meditation, is an important aspect of the contemplative life in Muslim Sufism. The essay explores the basic theological and mystical concepts of Samā’

  • 07 Nov 2007
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Interview with Dr Alice Hunsberger

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  • 18 Dec 2013
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IIS Alumni Elect New Leadership

The IIS Alumni Association is pleased to announce the appointment of its elected leadership for the Asian, European and North American Chapter Groups.

  • 01 Nov 2012
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IIS Alumni Elect New Leadership

The IIS Alumni Association is pleased to announce the appointment of its elected leadership for the Asian, European and North American Chapter Groups.

An image of book cover for the book 'The Early History Of Ismaili Jurisprudence'
  • 29 Sep 2010
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Ismaili Jurisprudence

Front cover for Ḥaḍrat-i Muḥammad (Ṣ)}
  • 2021
  • Stephen Burge

Ḥaḍrat-i Muḥammad (Ṣ)

This is a Persian translation of S.R. Burge, The Prophet Muhammad. Description from The Prophet Muhammad Prophets serve as intermediaries…