Mohsin, a proud alumnus of the DPSIR, UMT, presented his thought-provoking research paper at the IIS/AKU-ISMC Graduate Conference 2025 held on 26 September. His research examined how the video game “Assassin’s Creed Mirage” reconstructs historical narratives surrounding the “House of Wisdom” and the “Alamut Fortress”, offering a nuanced critique of how popular media reimagines Islamic intellectual traditions. Through his analysis, Mohsin shed light on how the game revives the legacy of great Abbasid scholars like Hunayn ibn Ishaq and Al-Jahiz, while simultaneously distorting Alamut’s rich philosophical heritage by associating it with secrecy and conflict.
Now, continuing his academic journey at the Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) and SOAS, University of London, Mohsin exemplifies the department’s commitment to cultivating innovative thinkers and globally engaged researchers. His presentation not only highlights the intellectual caliber of DPSIR graduates but also reaffirms the department’s role in encouraging critical exploration of the intersections between culture, technology, and historical understanding.