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  • 05 Feb 2025
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Prince Rahim Aga Khan V Named 50th Hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims

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  • 13 May 2008
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Toward a New Islamic Humanism

  • 12 May 2008
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The IIS Welcomes GPISH Class of 2011

  • 11 May 2008
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IIS announces 2006 PhD Scholarship Awards

  • 08 May 2008
  • Book launch

Launch of The Ismailis: An Illustrated History

  • 03 May 2008
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New Publication on ‘Ghazali: The Revival of Islam’ by Eric Ormsby of the IIS

  • 06 Apr 2008
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IIS Scholar Presents Paper at the American Oriental Society Annual Meeting

  • 02 Apr 2008
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Annemarie Schimmel Scholarship Awarded to Professor Rahile Dawut

  • 06 Mar 2008
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Professor Nanji Delivers Keynote Address at Gujarat Studies Association Conference

  • 03 Mar 2008
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Class of 2007 Visits the Alhambra and the Great Mosque of Cordoba

  • 12 Feb 2008
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Professor Tavakoli-Targhi Speaks on Cultural Modernity in Iran

  • 12 Feb 2008
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Career Pathways Seminar for IIS Students

  • 10 Feb 2008
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The Summer Programme on Islam Returns to the UK

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