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 . A new building [1] 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 [2] . It includes a mosque with a striking dome and minaret [3] , a new addition to the famous Oxford skyline. The founding director of the centre is Dr Farhan Nizami , CBE.

The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies on Marston Road , Oxford . 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 . The front courtyard inside the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford . The dome of the mosque inside the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford . Inside the mosque in the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford . A new building for the centre is situated to the east of central Oxford on Marston Road . The building blends the architecture of traditional Oxford colleges with a classical Islamic style. It includes a mosque with a striking dome and minaret , a new addition to the famous Oxford skyline. The Prince of Wales. 9 February 2005 . New building , Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, UK.

Oxford Center for Islamic Studies building, operational from 2016. The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies ( OCIS ) was founded in 1985. It is a Recognised Independent Centre of the University of Oxford , England, and a registered educational charity. Its Patron is The Prince of Wales . The governance of the Centre is managed by a Board of Trustees made up of scholars and statesmen from around the world, and representatives of the University of Oxford nominated by the Council. The front courtyard inside the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford . The Centre is dedicated to the study, from a multi-disciplinary perspective, of all aspects of Islamic culture and civilization and of contemporary Muslim societies. The Centre's Fellows are active in different departments, faculties and colleges across the University. Many students and senior academics come to Oxford, over the years, through the Centre's Scholarships and Visiting Fellowships programmes. The Centre arranges lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences, exhibitions and other academic events throughout the academic year. Many distinguished statesmen and scholars have lectured at the Centre in a programme that began in 1993 with the Prince of Wales' inaugural lecture, 'Islam and the West'. Lecturers in this series have included heads of state and government, internationally renowned scholars from the Muslim world and beyond, secretary generals of international organisations, including the UN, OIC, Arab League, UNESCO, and the Commonwealth). The Centre started life in a wooden hut on St Cross Road. It then moved to office accommodation in George Street in 1990. It moved into a new building, designed by the Egyptian architect Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil , during the academic year of 2016/2017. The Prince of Wales. 9 February 2005 . "Prince 'Abdul Mateen graces Sultan of Brunei Prize presentation ceremony | Borneo Bulletin Online" . December 2018, Published 2 months ago on 06.

Research centre in Oxford, England Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies building, operational from 2016. The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies ( OXCIS ) was established in 1985 as an independent centre affiliated with the University of Oxford , focused on advanced research into Islam and Muslim societies. The Prince of Wales serves as its patron. In 2012, it received a royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II. The Centre’s governance is overseen by a board of trustees comprising scholars, statesmen from around the world, and representatives of the University of Oxford. The front courtyard inside the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford . Dedicated to studying Islamic culture, civilization, and contemporary Muslim societies through a multi-disciplinary lens, the Centre’s Fellows contribute to various departments, faculties, and colleges within the university. Numerous students and senior academics have visited Oxford over the years through the Centre’s Scholarships and Visiting Fellowships programmes. Throughout the academic year, the Centre organizes lectures, seminars, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and other academic events. Since 1993, when the Prince of Wales delivered his inaugural lecture ‘Islam and the West’, the Centre has hosted lectures by many distinguished statesmen and scholars. Speakers have included heads of state and government, internationally renowned scholars from the Muslim world and beyond, and secretaries-general of international organizations such as the UN, OIC, Arab League, UNESCO, and the Commonwealth. The Centre began in a wooden hut on St Cross Road before relocating to offices on George Street in 1990. In the 2016/2017 academic year, it moved into a new building designed by Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil . The Prince of Wales. 9 February 2005 . "Prince 'Abdul Mateen graces Sultan of Brunei Prize presentation ceremony | Borneo Bulletin Online" .