| Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative | |
| Abbreviation: | ISMI |
| Type: | Digital humanities project |
| Purpose: | Research in the history of the mathematical sciences in the Islamic world |
| Region Served: | Worldwide |
| Language: | Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and other languages |
| Parent Organization: | Max Planck Institute for the History of Science |
| Website: | ISMI |
The Islamic Scientific Manuscripts Initiative (ISMI) (ar|مبادرة المخطوطات العلمية الإسلامية) is an online database created to facilitate research into the history of mathematics sciences in the Islamic world, covering the period up to about 1350 CE.[1] The initiative aims to provide accessible information on all Islamic manuscripts in the exact sciences, including astronomy, mathematics, theories, mathematical geography, music, mechanics, and related subjects.[2] [3] [4]
It is an initiative of the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG), which is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and research.[1]