Connecting the pursuit of knowledge for today & tomorrow

Specialized Shi‘a resources for academia in Toronto, Canada

Our Mission

To engage in the academic study of Shi’a Islam, in an effort to positively contribute to the production of knowledge that shapes our world.

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Our Activities

Academic Conferences

Informative conferences comprised of specialized talks delivered by reputable academics from around the globe. Click here to learn more.

The Insight Interviews

Our podcast series designed to provoke thought and provide new insights to Islamic thought. Click here to learn more.

Original Publications

Publication of unique research focused on uncharted areas of Shi’a Islam, providing new perspectives at a high academic level. Click here to learn more.

Course Programs

Tailored programs designed to stimulate discourse & understanding on relevant topics, delivered through a variety of mediums. Click here to learn more.

Our Institutional Collaborations

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University of TorontoUniversity of Toronto
CollaborationDegree & certificate programs, journals, conferences, and events
Institute of Islamic Studies, McGill UniversityInstitute of Islamic Studies,
McGill University
CollaborationCo-organized the Shiʿism & the Safawids conference
Historical Studies, University of TorontoHistorical Studies,
University of Toronto
CollaborationCo-organized multiple conferences
Holy Shrine of al-ʿAbbas (al-ʿAtaba al-ʿAbbasiyya)Holy Shrine of al-ʿAbbas (al-ʿAtaba al-ʿAbbasiyya)
CollaborationCo-sponsor of the 1,000-Year Najaf Hawza conference
Wycliffe College, University of TorontoWycliffe College,
University of Toronto
CollaborationCo-hosted interfaith seminars and research study projects
Intercultural Dialogue InstituteIntercultural Dialogue Institute
CollaborationCo-hosts the Scriptural Reasoning dialogue series
Emmanuel College, University of TorontoEmmanuel College,
University of Toronto
CollaborationInterfaith programming
Leiden UniversityLeiden University
CollaborationCo-hosted the 2025 Shiʿi Studies International Conference
Toronto School of TheologyToronto School of Theology
CollaborationSRI's academic home and partner
al-Hay'a al-'Ulya Li-Ihya al-Turath, Najafal-Hay'a al-'Ulya Li-Ihya al-Turath,
Najaf
CollaborationCo-sponsor of the 1,000-Year Najaf Hawza conference
Multi-Faith Centre, Student Life, University of TorontoMulti-Faith Centre,
Student Life,
University of Toronto
CollaborationInterfaith programming & events
Thaqalayn Muslim AssociationThaqalayn Muslim Association
CollaborationCo-hosting student dialogue and faith circles
Department of Philosophy, University of TorontoDepartment of Philosophy,
University of Toronto
CollaborationCo-hosted the Ibn ʿArabī conference
al-Kafeel University, Najafal-Kafeel University,
Najaf
CollaborationCo-sponsored the 1,000-Year Najaf Hawza conference
University of St. Michael's College, University of TorontoUniversity of St. Michael's College,
University of Toronto
CollaborationMicro-Certificate in Muslim Studies; degree program; co-hosted programming
Islamic Shiʿa Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of TorontoIslamic Shiʿa Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Toronto
CollaborationCo-hosted community events
Regis College, University of TorontoRegis College,
University of Toronto
CollaborationCo-hosted seminars
Kashif al-Ghita Foundation, NajafKashif al-Ghita Foundation,
Najaf
CollaborationResearch partner in Najaf
Institute of Islamic Studies, University of TorontoInstitute of Islamic Studies,
University of Toronto
CollaborationCo-hosted The Qurʼan & Shiʿi Islam conference