CAIS programs promote multiculturalism, diversity, inter-faith dialogue, cross-cultural understanding, and the expansion of human civilization and culture.
Vision
Reflecting on the rich diversity of both Arabic Studies and Islamic Studies, the interdisciplinary program of the Council integrates the study of and research in Arabic and Islamic studies in diverse regions such as the Middle East, including the Arab World, Turkey and Iran, as well as Islamic Studies in regions beyond the Middle East and Africa in countries such as Indonesia, Pakistan, Ban
02/16/2026
Dr. Asma Barlas. CAIS Spring 2026 Lecture Series. March 24, 2026. You are cordially invited.
Asma Barlas: CAIS Lecture Series Spring 2026 | ASU Events Dr. Asma Barlas, Ithaca CollegeUn-gendering the Qur'an: Men's Authority over Women
02/16/2026
Our Spring 2026 Film Series opened with our February 11 event featuring the Academy Award–nominated film The Present. The Film screening was followed by an engaging scholarly discussion. Thank you to all those who joined us. Our upcoming events will be part of our Lecture Series, Poetry Series, among other intiatives.
Arabic Film Series: 'The Present' Film Screening | ASU Events ASU Council for Arabic and Islamic Studies: Film Series Spring 2026Film Screening: "The Present."
11/23/2025
CAIS Lecture Series with Dr. Sophia Pandya
"Sufi Healing and Trauma among Turkish Hizmet Refugees."
Was a great Talk as part of our Fall 2025 Lecture Series.
Thank you for joining us and for the great discussion.
ASU Council for Arabic and Islamic Studies.
CAIS Lecture Series: Dr. Sophia Pandya | ASU Events CAIS Lecture Series with Dr. Sophia PandyaSufi Healing and Trauma among Turkish Hizmet Refugees
10/22/2025
You are cordially invited to join us for our Lecture featuring Dr. Suad Joseph on: "Traumatic Contestations: A Struggle for a Historical Concept of Trauma in the Arab Region." Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6 PM.
This Virtural Lecture is part of the Humanities Week. Please see details and flyer below. Thank you. Zoom Link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/3813141796
Dr. Suad Joseph: Traumatic Contestations: A Struggle for a Historical Concept of Trauma in the Arab Region | ASU Events CAIS Lecture Series Traumatic Contestations: A Struggle for a Historical Concept of Trauma in the Arab RegionDr. Suad Joseph, Distinguished Research Professor, University of California, DavisThe idea of trauma has become globalized, universalized. It is deployed politically. It is a weapon of war an...
04/08/2025
Join us today April 8 for our CAIS Film Series, Goodbye Julia and the Kingdom of Kusha. On Zoom at 1:00 PM today: https://asu.zoom.us/j/3813141796 See details below. Thank you.
Goodbye Julia: CAIS Film Series Spring 2025 | ASU Events Organized and Moderated by Dr. Souad T. Ali, CAIS Founding Chair
03/14/2025
The 2025 American Academy of Religion/Western Region (AAR/WR) Conference is proudly hosted again by Arizona State University (March 14-16): "Performing Religions, Faith, and Spiritualty"
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02/24/2025
Join us for a distinguished lecture by Dr. Maha Nassar tomorrow, Tuesday February 25, 2025 on Zoom: https://asu.zoom.us/j/3813141796
Spheres of Steadfastness: Palestinian Women and the Struggle for Freedom
ASU Council for Arabic & Islamic Studies presents:
Dr. Maha Nassar, University of Arizona. Please details below. Thank you.
CAIS Lecture Series Spring 2025: Dr. Maha Nassar | ASU Events Spheres of Steadfastness: Palestinian Women and the Struggle for FreedomASU Council for Arabic & Islamic Studies presents:Dr. Maha Nassar, University of Arizona
01/28/2025
Join us for our Spring 2025 CAIS Lecture Series at 6 PM today on Zoom:
https://asu.zoom.us/j/3813141796
See Flyer below for Details. Thank you.
The Decline of Islamic Discourses in Indonesian Politics: CAIS Lecture Series | ASU Events CAIS Lecture Series: Dr. Peter Suwarno - Spring 2025The decline of Islamic discourses in Indonesian Politics: Has the Government succeeded in restraining Hardline Islamic Movements?
10/22/2024
Please join us today Tuesday October 22, as part of Humanities Week, for our Film Series featuring the film "Lion of the Desert." on Zoom at 6:00 PM. https://asu.zoom.us/j/3813141796
Starring Anthony Quinn, "Lion of the Desert" is a historical drama film directed by Moustapha Akkad, depicting the life of Omar Mukhtar, the Libyan resistance leader who fought against Italian colonization in the early 20th century. Please see link below for more details. Thank you.
CAIS Arabic Film Series: 'Lion of the Desert' | ASU Events Lion of the DesertStarring Anthony Quinn, Lion of the Desert is a historical drama film directed by Moustapha Akkad, depicting the life of Omar Mukhtar, the Libyan resistance leader who fought against Italian colonization in the early 20th century. The film highlights Mukhtar's leadership and tactic...
10/04/2024
It was a great Lecture earlier today by Dr. Daisy Khan discussing her new book, "30 Rights of Muslim Women." Thank you very much indeed to all faculty and students who joined us. The ASU Council for Arabic and Islamic Studies welcomes you all to join our events this fall 2024 semester.
CAIS Lecture Series: Dr. Daisy Khan | ASU Events 30 Rights of Muslim Women"30 Rights of Muslim Women by Daisy Khan is a transformativework that delves into the intrinsic rights of Muslim women asprescribed by Islamic teachings. Khan meticulously outlinesthese rights across educational, economic, legal, social, political,and spiritual domains, prov...
09/16/2024
Please Join us tomorrow Monday September 16 @ 6:00 PM for our CAIS Lecture Series featuring Dr. Hanadi Al-Samman discussing "Mobility and Authorship in Arab Women’s Diasporic Writings" on Zoom. Please see details below. Zoom link: https://asu.zoom.us/j/3813141796
CAIS Lecture Series: Dr. Hanadi Al-Samman | ASU Events Mobility and Authorship in Arab Women’s Diasporic Writings