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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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Statement from the Directors of CSA and Abbasi Program

As directors of the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies and the Center for South Asia, we condemn violence against students in light of the hate crime reported against an Arab Muslim student that occurred on November 3 on the Stanford campus…

In Solidarity with Libya

Another devastating natural disaster has struck North Africa this week, occurring shortly after the calamity in Morocco. Our hearts go out to the people of Derna, where two dams collapsed during heavy storms, resulting in catastrophic flooding,…

Solidarity in Response to the Earthquake and the Humanitarian Crisis in Morocco

The devastation and loss of life caused by Friday's earthquake in Morocco weigh heavily on our hearts. With a reported loss of 2,900 lives and 5,500 injuries, along with the collapse of historic structures and homes, the situation is profoundly…

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Language is the basis of humanity and literature as well as the basis of freedom. If these are separated from…

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24

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Wed April 24th 2024, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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The centennial of the 1923 exchange between Muslims in Greece and the Greek Orthodox Christians in Turkey coincided with the 100th anniversary of…

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30

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Tue April 30th 2024, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Why do some religious minorities, lacking any significant power and presenting no imminent threat, provoke the ire of popular groups and become…