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Critical Reading of Orientalism

Critical Reading of Orientalism: The Interaction of Scholarly, Colonial, and Religious Motivations

February 21, 2026

This is a reading of the article “Orientalism and Colonialism: Critical Reading,” originally published in the first Preinaugural issue of RISE journal. The text delves into the intricate and historically loaded relationship between Western scholarship and European imperial expansion. Building upon foundational academic critiques—most notably Edward Said’s groundbreaking framework—the article examines how the “Orient,” and […]

Academic Report on the Webinar: The Evolution of Islamic Studies in North American and European Universities over the Past 25 Years Featuring Professor Liyakat Takim

Academic Report on the Webinar: The Evolution of Islamic Studies in North American and European Universities over the Past 25 Years Featuring Professor Liyakat Takim

October 4, 2025

Introduction As part of the Series of Webinars on Islamic Studies, the Misbah Institute, in collaboration with the Research Institute for Islamic Culture and Thought, organized a session entitled “The Trajectory of Islamic Studies in North American and European Universities over the Past 25 Years.” The webinar was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, with […]