Delve into the history and significance of the Qaramita, an Ismaili Shia group that founded an influential state and posed a significant challenge to the Abbasid Caliphate. Learn about their rise and fall and the impact they had on Islamic history.
Explore the rich history and contemporary context of Islam in Tajikistan, a predominantly Muslim country in Central Asia, examining its cultural, social, and political dimensions.
Dive into the life of Sayyidna Muhammad Burhanuddin, the 52nd Da'i al-Mutlaq of the Daudi Bohra Ismaili community. Learn about his contributions to education, architecture, and Islamic thought.
Dive into the life and works of Abu al-Fath Muhammad ibn Abd al-Karim al-Shahrastani, an influential thinker and historian of religions. Understand his legacy, debates around his sectarian affiliation, and his monumental work, Kitab al-milal waβl-nihal.
Explore the life and works of Nasir-i Khusraw, an eminent Ismaili poet and intellectual, whose writings provide deep insights into the theological, philosophical, and cultural divisions of his era.
Discover The Druze, a millenarian offshoot of Ismaili Shiism founded in the tenth century. Understand their origins, beliefs, and how they form a unique mosaic within the Muslim world.
Discover the Shughni-Rushani language group, spoken primarily in Badakhshan regions of Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and China. Understand its significance in the cultural and religious identity of the Ismaili communities.
A deep dive into the Bohras, an Ismaili Shiite community noted for their strong tradition in religious learning and distinctive cultural practices.
Dive into the history of the Fatimid Dynasty, an Ismaili Shii empire that spanned Egypt and North Africa from 909 to 1171. Learn about its establishment, key contributions, and eventual decline.
