Reimagining the Depth of Knowledge.
Our Vision & Aim
To enhance the human living experience through a deep, dynamic and relevant understanding and articulation of the Islamic faith for the 21st Century.
We aim to bridge the gap between the intellectual tradition of Islam and modernity; activist and intellectual strands of civil society and foster a more contextualised and nuanced understanding of Islam amongst Muslims as well as mainstream audiences.
Our Unique Proposition
At IIDR we engage with Islamic knowledge disciplines through a holistic, contextualised and multi-disciplinary approach where the worlds of Quranic Studies and Islamic Jurisprudence converge with Philosophy and History and where Prophetic Traditions and Sufism are explored through the lens of Psychology and Leadership Studies. It is our contention that a dynamic synthesis between Islamic sciences and human knowledge provides the most effective articulation of faith relevant to its time and space.
Our People
IIDR strives for academic excellence. In pursuit of this objective, our lecturers and instructors hail from prestigious academies of learning and many are the world’s leading experts in their respective fields of specialisation. Broadly speaking, the lecturers delivering our courses or contributing in other ways fall into one of four categories – traditional scholars, university academics, specialists and experts and we also provide a unique platform for young Western Muslim scholars and teachers.
Our Multifaceted Approach to Knowledge
Courses
IIDR provides research-led courses across 15+ disciplines, bridging classical traditions with modern human sciences. Having empowered over 10,000 students globally, our multidisciplinary curriculum is delivered through university-based environments to ensure a rigorous and holistic learning experience.
Seminars
IIDR organises seminars and lectures with renowned scholars, experts and academics on a range of disciplines and subjects. These seminars provide expert insights.
Academic tours
IIDR plans and executes a nation wide university tour engaging with students and teaching staff. These academic tours host international scholars and provide a unique opportunity for a range of audiences to engage with leading scholars.
Conferences
Academic conferences are organised by IIDR on a periodic basis. Our conferences gather together students, researchers, scholars and academics to share, discuss and debate ideas.
Book launches
Ideas shape our world and our perceptions. IIDR works closely with renowned authors, intellectuals and scholars to facilitate book launches to bring share and discuss these ideas with a wider audience.
Training
IIIDR provides training programmes in two fields – teacher training and leadership training.
Publishing
Under the publications strand of IIDR, we aim to provide the Islamic education and knowledge sector with standardized textbooks, syllabuses and creative resources.IIDR also produces periodic research papers, newspapers and journals to enhance understanding of Islamic sciences and its relevance in the modern world.
Syllabi development
Under the guidance of an Academic Editorial Board from Al-Azhar, Oxford, SOAS, and Sorbonne, IIDR is developing a world-class English syllabus for Islamic sciences. This three-year project aims to provide standardized textbooks and resources for individuals and global academic institutions.
Multimedia
IIDR events including courses, seminars, debates and conferences are recorded to provide content for IIDR’s multimedia strategy. The content is available online in both audio and visual formats.An online knowledge archive will be developed as educational resources
Grants
IIDR provides training programmes in two fields – teacher training and leadership training.
E-platforms
Under the publications strand of IIDR, we aim to provide the Islamic education and knowledge sector with standardized textbooks, syllabuses and creative resources.IIDR also produces periodic research papers, newspapers and journals to enhance understanding of Islamic sciences and its relevance in the modern world.
Subsidiaries
Under the guidance of an Academic Editorial Board from Al-Azhar, Oxford, SOAS, and Sorbonne, IIDR is developing a world-class English syllabus for Islamic sciences. This three-year project aims to provide standardized textbooks and resources for individuals and global academic institutions.
British Academy for Quranic Studies (BAQS)
IIDR events including courses, seminars, debates and conferences are recorded to provide content for IIDR’s multimedia strategy. The content is available online in both audio and visual formats. An online knowledge archive will be developed as educational resources.
IIDR Ideas
IIDR provides training programmes in two fields – teacher training and leadership training.
Partnerships
Under the publications strand of IIDR, we aim to provide the Islamic education and knowledge sector with standardized textbooks, syllabuses and creative resources. IIDR also produces periodic research papers, newspapers and journals to enhance understanding of Islamic sciences and its relevance in the modern world.
Consultancy
Under the guidance of an Academic Editorial Board from Al-Azhar, Oxford, SOAS, and Sorbonne, IIDR is developing a world-class English syllabus for Islamic sciences. This three-year project aims to provide standardized textbooks and resources for individuals and global academic institutions.
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