
We facilitate scholarship on the Islamic tradition of learning in Africa and promote awareness of the role of Islam in African societies.

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Zachary Wright named next director of ISITA
Northwestern's Office for Research has appointed Zachary Wright, professor in residence and associate dean for faculty affairs at Northwestern University in Qatar, as ISITA's next director.News
Maktaba project introduced at ASA roundtable
Workshop emphasizes multi-disciplinary approach to manuscript studies
Upcoming Events
Feb
4
2026
ISITA | Uthman dan Fodio and the Illuminated Esoteric School of the Fodiyawa - Shaykh Muhammad Shareef
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join the Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA) for a talk in our Spiritual Luminaries of Islamic ...
Explore Publications
- Arabic Literature of Africa Series are regional overviews of the major authors writing in Arabic in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Publications resulting from ISITA initiatives includes books, articles, and papers that are the product of ISITA conferences or initiatives.