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Study

Our programmes combine seminary training with academic excellence, empowering learners from all backgrounds. Through our partnership with the University of Birmingham, we offer recognised qualifications and a transformative educational journey. 

Hawza Programme with MA in Islamic Studies

An intensive seminarian programme rooted in classical ḥawza studies, designed to cultivate critical thinking and growth in an academic setting.

Postgraduate Diploma in Islamic Studies (PGDip.)

A 28-week online diploma delivered entirely in English, offering the depth and rigour of traditional ḥawza education without the need to learn Arabic.

Islam and Self-Development Programme (Cert.)

A 10-day residential course at AMI that invites you to challenge your perspective, deepen your journey, and explore faith, reason, and self-discovery.

Research

We bridge classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary inquiry across six specialist areas. Through workshops, publications, and seminars, we connect research in Islam with today’s challenges.

Philosophy and Theology

From the nature of God to the meaning of revelation, this research area tackles enduring philosophical and theological debates. Read More >

Legal Studies

This area examines the development and application of Sharia and Fiqh, tackling topics from legal theory to human rights. Read More >

Qur’anic Studies

This research area examines the Qur’an’s importance, relevance, and interpretations across history. Read More >

Hadith and History

Focusing on ḥadīth transmission, authentication, and context, this area explores how these traditions were formed and canonised. Read More >

Mysticism and Spirituality

This research area studies Islamic mystical thought and spiritual psychology, focusing on the Shīʿī heritage. Read More >

Societies and Cultures

From identity and migration to gender and justice, this research area explores the lived realities of Muslims today through sociological enquiry. Read More >

Centres

We host a range of specialist centres that foster research, dialogue, and academic exchange across diverse fields of islamic thought. From inter-Muslim engagement to contemporary ethical challenges, our centres serve as platforms for enquiry, collaboration, and impact. 

The International Centre for Collective Ijtihad

The International Centre for Collective Ijtihad (ICCI) brings together religious scholars and subject-matter experts to collaboratively address complex, modern-day questions concerning Sharia. Through rigorous discussion, critique, and evidence-based reasoning, ICCI issues statements of guidance in response to the evolving challenges of contemporary life.

The Centre for Islamic Decrees and Doctrines

The Centre for Islamic Decrees and Doctrines brings together scholars from across Islamic schools of thought to provide unified Sharia-based guidance for Muslims in the West. Through rigorous research and collective deliberation, it addresses pressing theological and legal questions in light of both tradition and contemporary realities.

The Centre for Intra-Muslim Studies

The Centre for Intra-Muslim Studies (CIMS) unites scholars from across the Muslim spectrum for critical and respectful dialogue on theology, history, and contemporary concerns. Through roundtable discussions, it encourages mutual understanding and brings diverse perspectives together to address the challenges facing Muslim societies today.

Latest News

Call for Papers: Esoteric Currents and Intellectual Tensions: The Ghulāt in Formative Shiism

Join us for the Hadith and History conference, 'Esoteric Currents and Intellectual Tensions: The Ghulāt in Formative Shiism,' hosted by Al-Mahdi Institute on 9th - 10th February 2026. This event will...

AMI and De Gruyter Brill Announce New Publishing Partnership in Islamic Studies

We are delighted to announce a groundbreaking publishing partnership between Al-Mahdi Institute and De Gruyter Brill, one of the world’s leading academic publishers in the humanities and social...

Thinking Islam Podcast Series

In this episode of Thinking Islam, Dr. Asma Barlas joins us to interrogate whether God, described as supremely just in the Qur’an, could be seen as biased towards men. With verses like qiwamah and the...

Shi’i Seminaries in Najaf

In this episode of Thinking Islam, Dr. Asma Barlas joins us to interrogate whether God, described as supremely just in the Qur’an, could be seen as biased towards men. With verses like qiwamah and the...

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