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Yitzhak Melamed discusses the importance of Islamic and Jewish philosophy

The Program in Islamic Studies continues our new Faculty Interviews series. The second interview features Yitzhak Melamed, Professor of Philosophy, discussing his life-long interest in Spinoza, Jewish-Muslim relations in Ottoman Palestine, and the importance of Islamic and Jewish philosophy.

Ryan Calder discusses Islamic finance in new video

The Program in Islamic Studies is excited to launch our new Faculty Interviews series. The first interview features Ryan Calder, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Islamic Studies. Dr. Calder discusses how he became interested in the topic of Islamic finance, the origins of Islamic ideas about banking, and his involvement with the Program in Islamic […]

Professor Niloofar Haeri Publishes New Book: Say What Your Longing Heart Desires

Professor Niloofar Haeri Publishes New Book: Say What Your Longing Heart Desires

Professor Niloofar Haeri publishes her new book: Say What Your Longing Heart Desires: Women, Prayer, and Poetry in Iran. Following the 1979 revolution, the Iranian government set out to Islamize society. Muslim piety had to be visible, in personal appearance and in action. Iranians were told to pray, fast, and attend mosques to be true […]

Alison Kysia led a discussion titled “The Story of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf”

Alison Kysia led a discussion titled “The Story of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf”

Teaching for Change’s Alison Kysia led a discussion titled “The Story of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf” on Monday. Teaching for Change is a D.C. nonprofit organization promoting social justice initiatives through educational outreach in schools. The event featured a partial screening of By the Dawn’s Early Light: Chris Jackson’s Journey to Islam, followed by an interactive conversation about […]