Genres

For the first time, the full scope of Islamic knowledge—across historical and modern genres—has been comprehensively mapped. We present it to you within a single, vast library. Our researchers identified 13 core disciplines in consultation with leading scholars from the Islamic world and in the American academy. From law, language, and history to philosophy, spirituality, and poetry, Islamic scholarship stands out as one of the richest intellectual traditions in human history. Our platform lets you explore every author, book, and idea within its proper scholarly context—revealing how works relate across fields and genres. Simply select a discipline to view its subfields and a curated collection of texts. You can also use AI Chat to explore each field’s collection and nuances in real time.