Institute for the Study of Current Islam (ISCI)

Institute for the Study of Current Islam (ISCI)

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The Institute for the study of current Islam (ISCI) is the research wing of the International Peace University South Africa (IPSA) based in Cape Town.

The goal of the institute is to produce quality, relevant, research, that besides an intrinsic academic value, can be used by the South African Muslim community in particular to reflect upon issues that need to be addressed at local, national and international levels.

Focus areas:

The focus areas of the institute are as follows:
*The socio-legal position of Muslim minorities in the 21st century
*Trends and issues in contemporary Islamic thought in an era of globalization

The focus on these areas will always have its implications for South African Muslims prominently in mind.

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Current Projects

At present, ISCI is completing a project entitled "Positioning the South African Muslim minority in the 21st century: issues and challenges". It has also edited a doctoral thesis by IPSA staff member Dr Hoosain Ebrahim for publication. The publication is provisionally entitled "The Cape Hajj Tradition: Past and Present".

Completed Presentations:

19th March 2008: Positioning Muslim minorities in the 21st century: an introduction to the ideas of Tariq Ramadan and Umar Faruq Abd-Allah (In house presentation at IPSA)

12th May 2008: Muslim Attitudes survey 2008: Results analysis (In-house presentation at IPSA)

18th June 2008: Muslim Attitudes survey: Results analysis (an open seminar held at IPSA)

Events held:

26th June 2008: Formal launch of ISCI (Held at IPSA)

Upcoming seminar:

26th August 2008:

"South African Muslims and political involvement: thinking in the long term"

To be held at IPSA.

Questions or comments? Get in touch with us at:

arafudeen@ipsauniversity.com