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''' | '''The Institute of Ismaili Studies''' (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021)<ref>Daftary, F. (2021). The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A Foundation for Learning. In F. Daftary & G. Mwalimu (Eds.), The Ismailis: An Illustrated History (pp. 234-241). Azimuth Editions in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies.</ref>. Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context. | ||
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The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021)[1]. Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context. Continue ...
- ↑ Daftary, F. (2021). The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A Foundation for Learning. In F. Daftary & G. Mwalimu (Eds.), The Ismailis: An Illustrated History (pp. 234-241). Azimuth Editions in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies.