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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Panel Discussion on Colonial Legacies, Contemporary Violence: A Transatlantic Conversation on Islamophobia, Anti-Palestinian Racism, and the Gaza Genocide
Location: JHB 100 | Time: 3 pm to 5 pm | Date: October 1, 2025Event Type: On-siteReception to FollowRegister HereOpen to the Public: Registration Required Panelists:Hadeel Abu Hussein (University of Toronto)Sultan Doughan (Goldsmiths University of London)Anver M. Emon (University of Toronto)Nahed Samour (Radboud University) Moderation:Schirin Amir-Moazami (Freie Universität Berlin)Amira Mittermaier (University of Toronto) Co-sponsorsSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council of CanadaInstitute of Islamic […]
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Call for Papers: The Quran and Shi‘i Islam: Texts, Studies, Legacies
The University of Toronto’s Institute of Islamic Studies and the Shi‘a Research Institute invite paper proposals for an international conference on “The Quran and Shi‘i Islam: Texts, Studies, Legacies” to be held in Toronto, Canada, from August 25-26, 2025. A boundless spring of inspiration throughout Islamic history, the Quran has stimulated a vast array of […]
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Dr. Anver Emon co-authors reports on charitable sector
The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) is excited to share two new reports that came out of the Advisory Committee on Charitable Sectors (ACCR), of which Professor Anver Emon (Director, IIS) was a member from 2022 to 2024.
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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.