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Fatima Siwaju

4/20/2016

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​The IIIT Summer Students’ Program (SSP) was an unforgettable experience for me. This month-long intensive program introduced me to a myriad of topics in Islamic Studies, including Contemporary Islamic Thought, Islamic Jurisprudence, Muslim History and Civilization, Qur’an and Sunnah. I was privileged to learn from a cadre of distinguished academics in the field, in addition to interacting with students from a range of disciplinary orientations, including religious studies, history and the social sciences.
 
Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of the IIIT SSP was the safe space that it provided for me to explore the theoretical and topical issues that captivated my attention. I have always been interested in the intersection of religion, race and identity, particularly as it relates to Black Muslim communities in the Americas. For my SSP research paper, I looked at Black Muslims’ transition from proto-Islamic movements such as the Nation of Islam to ‘orthodox’ Sunni Islam, with a view to investigating whether Blackamerican Islam, as embedded in the Sunni tradition, provides an adequate discursive space for Black self-authentication. I was fortunate to be selected for a IIIT Research Fellowship at the end of the program to further develop my research.
 
My participation in IIIT SSP definitely encouraged me to continue exploring questions surrounding religion, race and identity. I will commence my PhD in Anthropology at Princeton University, where I intend to pursue research in this area. I would recommend this program to anyone eager to study Islam and Muslim communities through a multidisciplinary lens in a stimulating academic environment.
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Noor Saadeh link
8/6/2017 07:13:28 am

Salaam Fatima,

I understand you are studying at Wafid this summer. This is Noor from Noorart (Wafid is subsidiary of our company). I am also here for the summer. Insha Allah would like to connect if you are interested! What a great opportunity to study at IIIT! Have been much impressed with their work since i became Muslim many years ago!

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Cooking with Alex link
11/25/2020 08:55:06 pm

Thanks for this blog ppost

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    • Summer Student Program >
      • Call for Applications - 2019
      • SSP Application
      • SEMINAR FOR IIIT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM ALUMNI
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      • Winter Student Program
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      • WSP Call for Applications
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      • CIT Course Description
      • Course Schedule
      • Student Testimonials
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