Promote scholarly excellence in Islamic studies with emphasis on Ahle Bait and Shia Studies.
Support post-doctoral and graduate-level research on topics central to Islamic intellectual, poetic, and spiritual traditions.
Preserve and expand access to Islamic heritage through curated library collections.
Serve as a platform for academic dialogue, conferences, and collaborative research at both the local and national levels.
The Library’s curated collection focuses on:
In addition to its unique print holdings in Mahopac, New York, affiliated researchers and students have full access to the extensive Hartford International University Library Catalogue and the digital archive of the Auliya Council of North America.
The center’s scholarly activities are led by a dedicated Post-Doctoral Fellow, contributing to the development of Shia studies within U.S. academia. Faculty and researchers collaborate across institutions to host seminars, public lectures, and academic publications.
Imam Ali Library and Research Center
Auliya Council of North America Center
85-Mount Hope Road,
Mahopac, New York-10541
Hartford International University for Religion and Peace
77-Sherman Street,Hartford-06105, Connecticut
