Initiative for Islamic Studies UK

17/04/2026

The Censure of This World (Kitab Dhamm al-dunya) Book 26 of The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya’ ‘ulum al-din) 200 pp. Translated by Matthew Ingalls The Censure of This World is book 26 of the forty books of the Revival of the Religious Sciences (Iḥyāʾ ʿulūm al-dīn). It is the fir...

17/04/2026

Our recent webinar, held in collaboration with the Society for Medieval Mediterranean, is now available to watch online.

We were delighted to hear Maximilian Lau present on ‘John II Komnenos: Rebuilding New Rome’.

Thank you to the speaker and to George Theotokis for chairing.

View for free at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDdvPBNdxFI

Society for the Medieval Mediterranean

17/04/2026

Mosques Around the World: Mesquita Omar Ibn Al-Khattab 🇧🇷

🕌 Located in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, the Mesquita Omar Ibn Al-Khattab is one of the largest and most significant mosques in Latin America. Inaugurated in 1983, it reflects the presence and contributions of the Arab and Muslim community in the region.

✨ Inspired by traditional Islamic architecture, the mosque features a striking white façade, a large central dome, and two elegant minarets. Its interior is adorned with intricate geometric patterns and calligraphy, creating a serene and spiritual atmosphere for worshippers and visitors alike.

📍 To learn more about Islamic Architecture, visit the IMA

Source: Imaginoso

17/04/2026

20/07/2025

In 1972, the Italian writer and film director, Pier Paolo Pasolini, said, “From the architectural point of view, Yemen is the most beautiful country in the world, and Sanaa is Venice of the Arabia”.

20/07/2025

We often hear about practices of meditation and breathwork. How are they rooted in the teachings and practices of the Islamic tradition? How have Muslim sag...

20/07/2025

*Just Published*

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20/07/2025

Learn about the book of Rumi's Masnavi that never actually existed. Institute of Islamic Studies alumna Dr. Eliza Tasbihi's new book, Hidden in Plain Sight, (De Gruyter Brill, 2025) examines the apocryphal "7th book" of Rumi's magnum opus. Why did a Turkish writer close to Ottoman Sultan Murad IV, İsmāʿīl Anqaravī (d. 1631), attribute this book to Rumi and write a commentary on verses Rumi never composed? Buy, borrow, or steal Eliza's book to find out!

20/07/2025

*Just Published*

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04/03/2025

04/03/2025

Have you watched the first episode of our Decolonizing the Sirah series? The first part of this amazing new series is up NOW on our YouTube channel, just in time for Ramadan!

04/03/2025

Warmest wishes for Ramadan Kareem to all.
In Egypt when anyone was wished ‘Ramadan Kareem’ (may Ramadan be generous & noble) my teacher Sameer taught me to reply ‘wa Allahu akram’ - ‘Divine generosity is greater’ 💚 intentions & dua (supplications) for safety, connection, protection & nourishment for all, those nearby and those far away.