Abdulaziz Sachedina, a leading contemporary scholar of Islam, passed away at the age of 83. His work shaped modern discussions on Islamic theology, human rights and interfaith engagement. He was born in Tanzania to a Shia family of Indian heritage and received his early education in East Africa...
Read More »Call for Papers: Eleventh Annual Conference on Shiʻi Studies
The Annual Conference on Shi‘i Studies offers an extensive platform for academics and scholars engaged in the study of Shi‘i Islam to present their latest research. This event encourages a dynamic exchange of ideas, facilitating in-depth discussions on Shi‘i thought, practices, and cultural heritage....
Read More »New Release: Living Islam: Muslim Expressions of Faith
Living Islam invites readers to appreciate ways in which Muslims from diverse backgrounds and traditions interpret and experience their faith. Adopting a cultural studies approach, Ali Asani begins by posing questions such as 'Which Islam?' and...
Read More »With the Rise of Resistance, Oppressed People Feel Supported and Empowered
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei stated that the vitality and dynamism of the Basij strengthens the resistance of nations against global oppressors, adding: “With the rise of Resistance, the oppressed people of the world feel supported and empowered.”...
Read More »A Look at the Life of Sayyida Fatimah bint Muhammad (p)
Fatima al-Zahra (AS) stands as one of the most sanctified figures in Shia Islam, and her martyrdom constitutes a cornerstone of Shia historical consciousness. Upholding her narrative is viewed not only as an act of devotion but as a preservation of prophetic truth....
Read More »Can Faith-Based Colleges Truly Foster Interfaith Engagement?
On 26th February 2025, the Muslims, Societies & Cultures research area at AMI hosted a thought-provoking seminar that tackled these very questions. Drawing from a pioneering research project funded by the...
Read More »In Pictures: Mourning Ceremonies for Martyrdom of Lady Fatima with the Attendance of Ayt. Khamenei
Grand Ayatollah Khamenei attended the first night of mourning ceremonies on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lady Fatimah Zahra (pbuh). This ceremony was held on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah....
Read More »Shaykh Mufid: An Annotated Bibliography
The present research includes two parts: first, a descriptive bibliography of primary works by Mufīd (i.e., written by Mufīd himself, dictated by him, or selected from his works); and second, a bibliography of contemporary secondary literature on Mufīd and his works....
Read More »Shaykh Bahāʾī: An Annotated Bibliography
An indispensable resource for scholars of Islamic history, philosophy, and science, this book opens a unique window into the mind of a true Renaissance man of the Islamic world, whose legacy continues to inspire centuries later...
Read More »Two Minds, One Truth: Ibn Arabi and Allameh Tabataba’i on Existence, Human and the Divine
What binds Ibn Arabi and Allameh Ṭabaṭaba’i is the conviction that the world is permeated with meaning, that the Divine is not distant but intimately present, and that the human being is designed to perceive that presence, if only they learn how to see....
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