Advancing Islamic Studies through research, teaching, and outreach
The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies is the central hub at Stanford University for the study of Islam and Islamicate societies & communities.
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For Husna Nashnoush, choosing the global studies minor with a specialization in Islamic studies wasn't just an academic decision—it was personal.“I had never had the opportunity to formally study my own religion before,” said Nashnoush, a graduating…
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The Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies is pleased to welcome Zerreen Kazi (they/them) as its new Program Coordinator, beginning April 1, 2026.Zerreen is an experienced event and project manager with a strong commitment to supporting and…
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This Spring, the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies will offer GLOBAL 136: Contemporary Muslim Political Thought, a new course taught by Dr. Halil Yenigün that examines how Muslim thinkers have grappled with enduring political and…
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