The Alwaleed Islamic Studies Program at Harvard University is dedicated to furthering the scholarly study of Islam and the Muslim world on an interdisciplinary, global basis.
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- We hope you are having a splendid Friday. The video of the lecture everyone has been waiting for, Professor Frank Griffel's "What Is Post-Classical Islamic Philosophy and How Is It Different from Philosophy in Islam's Classical Period?" is here t.co/u2yGdFGdOG @RLSTYale
- Old Arabic manuscripts in German libraries and research institutes are accessible via the qalamos link below. t.co/Tmh3UQCywl
- Eagerly awaiting November 30th @nasserrabbat, @EdinburghUP. t.co/gdyhOCwc4y
Promoting Scholarship
Alwaleed Bin Talal Seminar in Islamic Studies
Bringing experts from an array of fields within Islamic studies to Harvard.
Faculty Research Grants
Supporting the cutting-edge research of Harvard’s early-career faculty in Islamic studies

Alwaleed Bin Talal Thesis Prizes
Recognizing undergraduate and doctoral students who make original contributions to current scholarly discourse on Islam and Muslim societies, past and present.
Research Methods Workshop
A workshop series that allows Harvard students, faculty and visiting fellows to develop skills to enhance their Islamic studies research.