- 30 Jan 2026
- Interview
- Podcast
- Ismaili Studies
Dr Toby Mayer | Voices of ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡
Interview
Interview 16 minutesDr Toby Mayer reflects on more than two decades at ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡, tracing an intellectual journey shaped by Indian Studies at the and doctoral research in medieval Arabic thought at the . He talks about his work in Qur’anic studies, Islamic philosophy, and esoteric traditions, including major translations and publications, and discusses the distinctive approach of ÎçÒ¹¾ç³¡ to scriptural and hermeneutical research. The episode also explores his current projects and his enduring interest in bridging reason and spirituality within Islamic intellectual history.