The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program seeks to bridge gaps in understanding between East and West and ensure that Harvard's capacity in Islamic Studies matches more fully the depth of Islam's rich historical and geographically diverse cultures.

By bringing together faculty, students and researchers from across the University, the Program builds on Harvard's strong commitment to the study of the religious traditions of the world.

Shrine of Imam al-Hadi and Imam al-Askari

Exterior view showing the golden dome of the al-Hadi and al-Askari shrine, and the adjoining shrine of al-Mahdi with its tiled dome

Photo courtesy of
Dr. Yasser Tabba

News & Noteworthy

Presentations from the 2012 Alwaleed Islamic Studies conference, "Expressions of Islam in Contemporary African American Communities," are now available on our Vimeo page.

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal and Princess Ameera visit Harvard for a meeting of the six worldwide Alwaleed Centers in Cambridge. Read more

Ali Asani has been named director of the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Islamic Studies Program. Read more

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