Vision

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The Chair for Islamic Studies and Research is envisioned as an Advanced Centre of Excellence for research on social, political, cultural, and intellectual trends and movements in contemporary society with special focus on Muslim societies and to promote a better understanding of Muslims with an objective of fostering communal harmony and pluralism .The Chair is keen on promoting the values of patriotism,nationalism,secularism,democracy and harmony among different social and religious groups.

Core Values

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• Universal Brotherhood
• Integrity, Diligence and Originality in Research
• Multiculturalism
• Democracy and Secularism
• Compassion and Inclusiveness
• Respect for constitutional values, rule of law, ethics and value systems.

Mission

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• Play a key role in enhancing knowledge of the diversity of Islamic tradition, cultures and interpretations, the history of Islam’s rich intellectual and cultural heritage, and the relationship of Islam and Muslim-majority societies with other communities and faiths.
• Promote interdisciplinary research on history, tradition, philosophy, economic and scientific principles, culture and heritage of Islam in general and Muslim community of Kerala in particular.
• Collect historical data related to the various aspects of the origin and spread of Islam and its cultural assimilation in Kerala throughout the ages.
• Conduct short-term courses, workshops, seminars and extension lectures on Islamic themes.
• Organize social surveys to provide insight into the contemporary trends in Muslim society.
• Establish academic linkage with centers of learning, institutions, organizations, research funding agencies and NGOs on Islam and Muslims for collaborative research and resource sharing.
• Provide a common platform to bridge academic community with the public, and participate in Calicut University’s ongoing efforts to engage the Muslim community of Malabar.