Preparing Indian hawza students to serve their society

Ishraq Institute equips Indian Shia hawza and non-hawza youth with the intellectual, social and spiritual tools needed to address the key challenges facing the Shia and the broader Indian society.

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8Years of India studies

120+Books studied together

30+Scholarly sessions

600+Books in the library

~70Students in Mishkat

Our vision

“We, as Shias, must take ownership of the social issues and drive impactful solutions.”

We focus on research, intellectual discourse and student engagement through structured projects and interactive group activities — equipping students with essential skills and fostering their growth in both academic and practical spheres.

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What we are working on

Current projects

Six ongoing initiatives, from an eight-year study circle on Indian history to a specialised research library and a growing media platform.

Hindshinasi Study Circle

Eight years of weekly study and discussion of more than 120 books on Indian history, politics and society.

Alim be-Zaman

Bi-weekly scholarly sessions building an informed Islamic perspective on the socio-political issues facing Indian Muslims.

Mishkat Ma'rif Circle

A seven-year structured curriculum in core Islamic teachings, run through weekly study groups and a dedicated learning platform.

Ishraq Specialized Library

Over 600 books in four languages on India and Islamic civilisation, now expanding into a digital research hub.

Hawza Academic Classes

Specialised courses in Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh and Islamic Philosophy, taught by scholars who know the needs of Indian students.

Fikr-e-Vatan

Podcasts, blogs and analysis offering informed Islamic perspectives on the questions facing Indian Muslims.

January 2026 – December 2026

Our fundraising goal

Sustaining and growing these programmes over the coming year requires ₹23.75 lakhs. ₹3.75 lakhs has already been committed.

How you can help

Help us reach the 2026 goal

We need to raise ₹20 lakhs to sustain and grow these programmes through January 2026 – December 2026.

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