Video 10 Mar 2026 Interview Sources of Modern Ismaili History: thr-i Mu廎仟mmad蘋 and Fat廎-nma-yi Ag Khn Dr Karim Javan presents two unpublished manuscripts that offer fresh insights into modern Ismaili history, including the early Imamat in India, key political events, and the value of manuscript sources.
Video 18 Feb 2026 Talks and Lectures The Fatimid Caliphate on The Voice for History Dr Shainool Jiwa joins The Voice for History podcast to examine the rise, governance and legacy of the Fatimid Caliphate and its significance in medieval history.
Podcast 13 Feb 2026 Interview Dr Amier Saidula | Voices of IIS Dr Amier Saidula shares how encounters across cultures shaped his research on Muslim and Ismaili communities in China, and how IIS provided space for intellectual growth, clarity, and purpose.
Podcast 30 Jan 2026 Interview Dr Toby Mayer | Voices of IIS Dr Toby Mayer reflects on his academic journey at IIS, exploring Quranic studies, Islamic philosophy, and the relationship between reason and spirituality.
Video 20 Jan 2026 Talks and Lectures Islam in East Africa and the Indian Ocean world This lecture traces Islams deep roots in East Africa, exploring Zanzibars cosmopolitan past, Indian Ocean connections, and the ways diverse cultures shaped Muslim thought and practice.
Video 29 Dec 2025 Publication The Epistles of the Brethren of Purity Professors Nader El-Bizri and Carmela Baffioni, with Dr Omar Ali-de-Unzaga, introduce the Ras尨il Ikhwn al-廜糎f尨, a tenth-century encyclopaedic work that shaped philosophical and scientific thought in the Muslim world.
Podcast 24 Dec 2025 Interview Dr Najam Abbas | Voices of IIS Dr Najam Abbas reflects on his two-decade journey at IIS and discusses his pivotal work on The Great Islamic Encyclopaedia.
Video 23 Dec 2025 IHTLS Sculpting the Self: Islam, Selfhood and Human Flourishing Sculpting the Self is a lecture by Professor Muhammad Umar Faruque exploring Islamic selfhood, ethics, and human flourishing through philosophy and mysticism.
Video 23 Dec 2025 Talks and Lectures Migration in the 21st Century Arafat Jamal from UNHCR explores 21st century migration challenges with Dr Mohamed Keshavjee and Dr Salim Kassim Lakha, examining climate change, diaspora communities, and Islamic frameworks for refugee protection.
Video 19 Dec 2025 Talks and Lectures Familiar rgas for unfamiliar audiences This lecture explores the rgamla manuscript tradition in early modern South Asia, examining how musical knowledge circulated across Jain, Sufi, and Ism尪蘋l蘋 devotional and intellectual networks.
Video 11 Dec 2025 Voices Connected Voices Connected: Summits of Courage Voices Connected: Stories Across Generations brings together different generations through documentary-style video podcasts exploring sociocultural themes. The first episode, Summits of Courage, celebrates mountain cultures of the Pamirs region.
Video 06 Dec 2025 Events Living Islam book launch at The Ismaili Centre Toronto A book launch discussion at the Ismaili Centre Toronto exploring Living Islam and the diverse ways Muslims express faith across cultures and traditions.
