The Indian Institute of Islamic Studies is an
Islamic studies institute, in
New Delhi. Established in 1963, by prominent Muslim leaders including Hakeem Abdul Hameed, who later founded the
Jamia Hamdard university, the Institute entrusted to preserve the
Islamic tradition and culture in
India. In addition to this institute also promoting studies and research in Islam as well as
comparative studies. It is the repository of many collections on Islam, mostly written in Persian and
Arabic languages, and also publishes a quarterly journal, ''Studies in Islam ''
The institute was also instrumental in the funding of Delhi-based, India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) in 1984.
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Books published by Indian Institute of Islamic Studies
Islam in India
Organisations based in Delhi
Organizations established in 1963
Islamic studies
Education in Delhi
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1963 establishments in Delhi
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