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    The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) is a center of excellence in educational research and Islamic thought whose main interest is on carrying out evidence-based research in advancing education in Muslim Societies and the dissemination of this research through publication and translation, teaching, policy recommendations, and strategic engagements. The Institute was established as a non-profit 501(c)(3) non-denominational organization in the United States of America in 1981. The headquarters are in Herndon, Virginia, in the suburbs of Washington DC.

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    Upcoming

    2022 6th Annual Symposium on Education in Muslim Societies
    November 12-13, 2022
    Symposium Feb 2023
    مؤتمر: عبد الحميد أبو سليمان وإسهاماته في الإصلاح الفكري والتربوي
    February 21-22, 2023

    Highlights

    IIIT Session at ISNA 2022 Convention
    Dr. Ilham Nasser and Ms. Saulat Pervez participated in the 59th Annual ISNA Convention in Chicago on behalf of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT). Dr. Nasser delivered a presentation titled, “Advancing Education in Muslim Societies: An Initiative for Transformation” on Sept. 4, 2022. Dr. Nasser is a Senior Researcher and Director of the Human Development Program at the Advancing Education in Muslim Societies (AEMS) initiative of IIIT. The session was moderated by Sufia Azmat, Executive Director of Council of Islamic Schools in North America (CISNA).Read more…

    The (Re)Visioning of a Muslim Students Association Faculty Advisor
    In this self-reflective blog post, Dr. Amaarah DeCuir of American University shares five competencies that reimagine the role of Muslim Students Association (MSA) faculty advisors to better meet the diverse needs of Muslim students in the contemporary higher education context.. Read more…

    https://iiit.org/blog/the-revisioning-of-a-muslim-students-association-faculty-advisor/

    Call for Blog Posts
    The AEMS initiative of IIIT is inviting writers to submit blog posts for the Human Development Matters blog! See the call for details. Deadline is September 30, 2022. Read more…

    Call for Blog Posts

    Book Talk: Innocent Until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, The War On Terror, And The Muslim Experience Since 9/11 By Dr. Maha Hilal | Moderated by Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer
    The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) hosted Dr. Maha Hilal, founding Executive Director of the Muslim Counterpublics Lab, for a book talk on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Dr. Hilal gave a presentation on her book, Innocent Until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, the War on Terror and the Muslim Experience Since 9/11. The webinar was moderated by Prof. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University. Participants attended the virtual talk from all over the world, such as Algeria, South Africa, Nigeria, Italy, Malaysia, Jordan, Thailand, Kashmir, and the United States. Read more…

    Maha Hilal flyer

    Audiobooks and ePubs are now available on the IIITBooks App for select titles!
    Download today on iOS and Android for these new features:

    • Listen to full audio book or download the epub and play audio and read along
    • Audiobook filter and toggle for quick access
    • Increase and decrease font, change font, lighten and darken background of epub
    • Search for words in and click through different chapters in ePub
    • Download complete issues of IIIT’s now open-access journals, AJIS and al-Fikr al-Islāmī al-mu‘āsir (Contemporary Islamic Thought, CIT)
    • Sample content of IIIT’s newest journal, Journal of Education in Muslim Societies (JEMS)
    • Check out our APP demo Video!
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    2022 Commit to Community Video Contest Winners
    We spent two years surveying youth and educators around the world about their attitudes and views on a range of values and competencies important for well-being and bettering societies. It is time to give back to our participants and their communities in the various regions of the globe.

    This project by the Advancing Education in Muslim Societies (AEMS) initiative, was a video competition to support youth (ages 15-25). Go to the contest website, available in English and in Arabic, to see how our winners are impacting their communities around the world.

    Commit to Community

    Mapping the Terrain, part of AEMS initiative, is the largest study of Social Emotional Learning skills and values ever conducted in the Muslim world. The 2019-20 data collection reached 18,601 young people and their instructors in 15 countries. Explore the map below to learn more about the countries we conducted this research in and be sure to follow the links to read interviews with our research partners. Click here to explore the map.

    NEWS

    Education Transformation in Muslim Societies
    Education Transformation in Muslim Societies
    Education Transformation in Muslim Societies – A Discourse of Hope
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    IIIT Session at ISNA 2022 Convention
    IIIT Session at ISNA 2022 Convention
    IIIT Session at ISNA 2022 Convention
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    Call for Blog Posts
    Call for Blog Posts
    Call for Blog Posts
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    Maha Hilal flyer
    Maha Hilal flyer
    Book Talk: Innocent Until Proven Muslim: Islamophobia, The War On Terror, And The Muslim Experience Since 9/11 By Dr. Maha Hilal | Moderated by Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer
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    CALL FOR PAPERS

    Call for Blog Posts
    Call for Blog Posts
    Call for Papers for the “Journal of Education in Muslim Societies – JEMS”

    Reports | Papers

    Mapping the Terrain Report 2019-2020
    Advancing Education in Muslim Societies Briefs

    MISSION

     To conduct and disseminate educational research to empower Muslim Societies with data-driven recommendations for transformative education policy and practice

    Objectives

    Carrying out evidence-based research in advancing education in Muslim societies

    Disseminating research through publication and translation, teaching, policy recommendations, and strategic engagements.

    Exploring educational issues at the intersection of policy, pedagogy, curricula, governance, and evaluation of impact

    Renewal of Islamic Thought as an impetus to advancing education in Muslim societies

    Announcements

    Symposium on Education in Muslim Societies: Implications for Policy, Pedagogy, and Development – Call for Proposals

    Details

    Call for Manuscript Submission – Advancing Education in Muslim Societies (AEMS)

    Details

    The Fairfax Institute (TFI) is the educational division of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) in North America. It connects IIIT’s networks of scholars and ideas by translating scholarship into practical courses and training programs, with the objective of contributing to individual career development and communal understanding.    

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    IIIT Publications

    Teaching Holistically: A Moral, Spiritual, and Holistic Approach to Educational Development

    Teaching Holistically: A Moral, Spiritual, and Holistic Approach to Educational Development

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    American Journal of Islam and Society (AJIS) Volume 37: Issue3-4

    American Journal of Islam and Society (AJIS) Volume 37: Issue3-4

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    IIIT has translated and published more than 400 titles in over 35 languages

    IIIT has translated and published more than 400 titles in over 35 languages

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    Library

    The Taha Jabir Al-Alwani and the Ismail al Faruqi Libraries of the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) provide students, faculty, and researchers with a rich resource of over 100,000 volumes focused primarily around Islamic Studies, Comparative Religion, Islamic History, Arabic Language, and Social Studies.