- 15 Apr 2026
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“Elemental” Conference Explores Ismaili Perspectives on Elements
The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) hosted a conference entitled, Elemental: Ismaili Perspectives on Earth, Water, Air, Fire and Ether on 26–27 March 2026 at the Aga Khan Centre, London, which was also webcast online. The two-day conference brought together scholars and practitioners from around the world to explore perspectives from Ismaili intellectual and cultural traditions on earth, water, air, fire and ether. It examined how these traditions engage with environmental thought, ethical responsibility and contemporary climate challenges.
Front row, left to right: Nazra Bibi, Naushin Premji, Qudsia Shah, Dr Shainool Jiwa, Dr Wafi Momin, Professor Zayn Kassam, Dr Paul Dhalla, Dr Daryoush Mohammad Poor, Participant, Dr Maria De Cillis
Back row, left to right: Rizwan Karim, Dr Abdul Wahid Khan, Dr Gurdofarid Miskinzoda, Samantha Chambers, Dr Zamira Dildorbekova, Dr Siddique Ullah Baig, Sarah Aziz, Dr Alia Parveen, Currim Suteria, Maha Yaziji, Dr Karim Javan, Dr Saeed Karbin, Dr Nourmamadcho Nourmamadchoev, Dr Hasan al-Khoee, Dr Yahia Baiza