IIS Update Magazine Edition 19

THE INSTITUTE OF ISMAILI STUDIES
Hear about the participants experiences:
This is my first interaction
with IIS scholars directly through
virtual classes from the remotest
region of Passu, Gojal-Hunza,
Pakistan, and I am really happy
to be a part of them. These
virtual sessions really provide an
opportunity for the global Jamat,
and I would suggest more online
classes and sessions to keep the
far-reaching Jamat updated about
existing trends and approaches
in the world. Thanks IIS for
providing and considering us for
the precious programme.
Student, Pakistan, attended Trends in
Education about Islam (online) 2020.
Being a Member of
ITREB, Far East, I deal with
youth in the region on a
daily basis. My agenda is to
increase the understanding
of Islam in our youth. The
knowledge acquired from the
course has already helped me
in having a healthy discussion
with them and to show them
a more balanced side of Islam
where we have room for
freethinking, difference of
opinions and debate.
Rahim Feroz Meghani, Kuala
Lumpur, attended Introduction
to Islam.
The course has given
me a structured framework
as an introduction to Islam.
It has helped me develop a
language to better articulate
our faith and the role of
Islam within the modern
world. I will attend more of
these courses as they are an
excellent way of increasing
my knowledge base, whilst
meeting Ismailis from diverse
backgrounds.
Liaquat Suleman Verjee, UK,
attended Introduction to Islam.
Liaquat Suleman Verjee, UK,
attended Introduction to Islam.
Dr Shainool Jiwa teaching an online short course on the thought, beliefs and practices of Shi‘i Islam. Image credit: IIS.
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