Re-examine your world through the complex study of Islam and Muslims

The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) at the University of Toronto develops research projects that improve society’s understanding of Islam and Muslims.

By centering Islam and Muslims, the IIS offers a critical viewpoint from which we can better understand our world.

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Muslims in Canada Archives: New funding, new hire, and BC expansion 

Grant from Inspirit Foundation to support MiCA’s storytelling capacity We’re excited to announce that the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA) project has been awarded a three-year grant from Inspirit Foundation. The funds will directly enable MiCA’s outreach and storytelling capacity about Muslim’s heritage in Canada. We are extremely grateful to Inspirit Foundation for their leadership […]

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Call for research participants: Muslims’ experiences with Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies

The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) is seeking people (18 years old and above) to participate in its research on Muslims’ experience with Ontario’s child welfare system, a project within the Structural Islamophobia Research Lab (SiRL) For the study, the IIS is looking for people who’ve been involved wth Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies either personally […]

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New research explores Muslim families’ experiences with child welfare services in Ontario

The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) is proud to announce a new research project that will explore Muslim families’ experiences with the child welfare system in Ontario. This project will be housed under the IIS’ Structural Islamophobia Research Lab (SIRL). Limited research on child welfare system and Muslim’s experienceThere is a growing concern in Muslim […]

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Community Engagement Policy

As we pursue innovative research projects collaboratively with others, we recognize these as important and timely engagements in which all parties to the project share a specific commitment consistent with the principles and priorities of all parties involved. The IIS does not expect community partners to alter their varied priorities and policies to align with those of the IIS or the University of Toronto, nor will the IIS alter its core mission and purpose.

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Research Engagements

Our research produces enriching perspectives about Islam and Muslims across four broad areas:

Academia

Research that questions, expands, and diversifies the production of knowledge on Islam and Muslims.

Policy

Research that critically looks at global governance, regulation, and policies through the Muslim experience.

Community

Research that integrates the lived experience of Canada’s diverse Muslims to support democracy and inclusion.

Culture

Research and programming that weaves Islamic and Muslim modes of cultural production as part of our shared, rich tapestry.