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Aitmadi Mohamad Ismail Adra Abu Nu‘man (1935-2023)
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It is with deep sadness that The Institute of Ismaili Studies learned of the passing of Aitmadi Mohamad Ismail Adra, one of our founding fathers. He had a long life of service to his country, his community and to HH Prince Karim Aga Khan IV. In addition, he contributed greatly to the Institute’s publications and projects.
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Professor Wilferd Madelung (1930-2023)
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It is with great sadness that we note the death of our friend and colleague, noted scholar Professor Wilferd Madelung.
During his academic career, spanning more than 65 years, Professor Madelung made major contributions to many aspects of early and medieval Muslim history and thought. With particular reference to religious schools and movements in early Islam, his studies, based on a vast array of primary sources, have enriched the discipline’s understanding of almost every major Muslim movement and community – not only early Imami Shi‘ism and the later developments of Twelver, Ismaili and Zaydi Islam but also the lesser known aspects of Sunni, Khariji and the Mu‘tazili schools of theology and philosophy.
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Aga Khan Library hosts UK work on Index Islamicus
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The Aga Khan Library and Brill have partnered to support the UK-based work on Index Islamicus. This major international bibliography indexes scholarly work on all aspects of Islamic and Muslim studies. Under the partnership, the Aga Khan Library is the new home for its UK-based indexers.
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Annual Conference of the British Association for Islamic Studies
15-16 May, 2023
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We were pleased to welcome scholars to the Aga Khan Centre in May, where this year’s BRAIS conference was held, and convened by the Aga Khan University, Institute for the Study for Muslim Civilisations. A selection of our books are still available to purchase at a special discount – please contact us if you are interested in any of our publications.
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Premiere of Ismaili Special Collections: Islamic Heritage Past and Present film series
Ismailis in History and Myth
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This short film features IIS Director Emeritus Dr Farhad Daftary on the topic of myths perpetuated about Ismailis and how modern scholarship is able to challenge them due to manuscripts held in our collection.
This first episode forms part of a new series from the Ismaili Special Collections Unit (ISCU) and the Department of Communications and Development (DCD), which premiered at the Aga Khan Centre in late April. The series will showcase items of historical importance held at The Institute of Ismaili Studies, and highlight their contemporary relevance today.
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The Emergence of Shi'i Sufism: Sulṭān ʿAlī Shāh Gunābādī and His Commentary on the Qur’an
Alessandro Cancian
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The Emergence of Shi'i Sufism, and Qur'anic Studies at IIS
In the first detailed study in English of a Qur’anic commentary by a 19th century Sufi master, Alessandro Cancian explores the intellectual contexts of Iranian Shi'ism and Sufism and introduces the author and the text.
In this video, Dr Omar Alí-de-Unzaga, Head of the Qur'anic Studies Unit and editor of the Qur'anic Studies Series, introduces the latest volume in context, and its original contribution to several different important areas of scholarship. We also hear from author Dr Alessandro Cancian about what makes the tafsir explored in his book so interesting and unique, as well as scholar Professor Sajjad Rizvi (Exeter).
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Book launch at Aga Khan Centre
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A book launch event was held on 19 April 2023 at the Aga Khan Centre featuring the author, Dr Alessandro Cancian, and a panel of discussants: Dr Omar Ali-De Unzaga (IIS), Professor Sajjad Rizvi (University of Exeter) and Professor Walid Saleh (University of Toronto).
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IIS Special Collections: A Journey along the Silk Road through Manuscripts and Coins
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In this livestream, join Naureen Ali (Ismaili Special Collections Unit, IIS) as she explores the story behind heritage materials from IIS special collections and two items from the Aga Khan Museum’s collection. Items in this journey include manuscripts, rare books and coins that connect with different areas around the Silk Road.
From rare books printed in 16th and 17th centuries such as the Latin translations of al-Qānūn fī al-ṭibb (The Canon of Medicine), The Itinerary of Benjamin of Tudela and Kitāb al-manāẓir (Book of Optics) to a manuscript of Ta’rīkh-i jahān-gushā (History of the World-Conqueror) copied in the 13th century as well as an illuminated Qur’an manuscript copied in the 19th century, this live webinar of special collection items explores the story behind these objects and their connectedness with each other.
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History Hit: "Rise of the Assassins"
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In this episode of ‘Gone Medieval’, produced by History Hit and Ubisoft (makers of the Assassin’s Creed video game franchise), host Matt Lewis is joined by Dr Farhad Daftary to discuss the origins of the Assassins, what they stood for, how they interacted with Christians and other Muslims, and why the Old Man of the Mountain was so important.
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Many thanks,
Department of Communications and Development
The Institute of Ismaili Studies
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