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The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London<br />

The Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in December 1977 with<br />

<strong>the</strong> object of promoting scholarship <strong>and</strong> learning in Islam, <strong>and</strong> a better<br />

underst<strong>and</strong>ing of its relationship with o<strong>the</strong>r faiths, beliefs <strong>and</strong> practices.<br />

Its programmes are designed to encourage a balanced study of Islam,<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> strength <strong>and</strong> diversity of <strong>the</strong> Islamic heritage within <strong>the</strong> fundamental<br />

unity of faith. They also deal with issues of modernity that arise as<br />

Muslims seek to relate <strong>the</strong>ir heritage to <strong>the</strong> contemporary situation.<br />

In carrying out its programmes, <strong>the</strong> Institute collaborates with different<br />

universities. It has been affiliated to McGill University since April 1980,<br />

<strong>and</strong> also works closely with <strong>the</strong> University of London Institute of Education.<br />

With <strong>the</strong> co-operation of McGill University, <strong>the</strong> Institute runs a Department<br />

of Graduate Studies <strong>and</strong> Research (London <strong>and</strong> Paris), by whom<br />

<strong>the</strong> series "Islamic Texts <strong>and</strong> Contexts" is edited jointly with <strong>the</strong> Publications<br />

Department.<br />

The views expressed in this series are those of <strong>the</strong> respective authors.

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