Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) is a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford, England. It was established in 1985 with the aim of encouraging the academic study of Islam and the Muslim world. The centre's Patron is Prince Charles.[1][2]
A new building[3] for the centre is situated to the east of central Oxford on Marston Road, next to Magdalen College. The building blends the architecture of traditional Oxford colleges with a classical Islamic style.[4] It includes a mosque with a striking dome and minaret,[5] a new addition to the famous Oxford skyline.
The founding director of the centre is Dr Farhan Nizami, CBE.[citation needed]
Present and former fellows (listed alphabetically)
- Rafik Abdessalem[6]
- Hassan Abedin
- Mohammad Akram
- Khalid Al-Azri
- Afifi Al-Akiti
- Jonathan Allen
- David Browning
- Thomas Dahnhardt
- Adeel Malik
- Basil Mustafa
- Farhan Nizami
- James Piscatori
- Francis Robinson
- Muhammad Talib
References
- ^ "About OCIS". Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. 2008-12-15.
- ^ "HRH visits the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies new building". The Prince of Wales. 9 February 2005. Retrieved 2008-12-15.[dead link]
- ^ New building, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, UK.
- ^ New building 2, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, UK.
- ^ New building 3, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, UK.
- ^ Sana Ajmi, Rafik Abdessalem, Tunisia Live, 17 December 2011
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