AMI Publications

Advancing Knowledge, Bridging Traditions

Our Publications

Al-Mahdi Institute Publications is the publishing arm of the Institute, committed to advancing scholarship in Islamic studies through multiple streams of academic and community-oriented works.

Al-Mahdi Institute Publications reflect the Institute’s ethos of combining the intellectual traditions of the ḥawza with the critical approaches of contemporary academia. Our publishing activity is guided by a non-doctrinal commitment to present diverse perspectives, engaging both classical sources and modern debates. While the views expressed remain those of the authors, AMI provides a platform that supports rigorous scholarship and facilitates contributions which are at once academically robust and relevant to contemporary Muslim thought and practice.

Explore Our Latest Publications

Established as part of the Al-Mahdi Institute, AMI Publications publishes high-standard academic works that contribute to the global discourse on Islamic thought. Our outputs undergo a rigorous peer-review process by an independent board of reviewers and subject specialists, ensuring scholarly excellence. We collaborate with traditional Shiʿa seminaries in Iraq and Iran, as well as western academics, to produce peer-reviewed monographs, edited volumes, and annotated translations. Through our partnership with De Gruyter Brill, accepted works benefit from global distribution and open access options.

Current Series & Projects

Our current projects include proceedings from workshops and conferences, as well as bilingual editions of classical texts. All are subject to peer-review and edited by experts in the field.

Publication Streams

AMI-Brill Partnership

A peer-reviewed stream in collaboration with Brill, one of the world’s most respected academic publishers in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, known for landmark works such as the Encyclopaedia of Islam. Publications include monographs, edited volumes, translations, and text editions, benefitting from Brill’s global distribution, scholarly visibility, and reputation for excellence.

AMI Press

Publishes edited volumes and scholarly translations in Islamic studies, with particular focus on Shīʿī intellectual traditions. Works are editorially reviewed and produced to high academic standards, often with critical introductions, annotations, and contextual analysis.

Sajjadiya Press

Produces community-oriented works on spirituality, ethics, and lived practice. These titles are designed for general readers and students, making complex ideas accessible and engaging wider Muslim discourse beyond specialist academia.

Publishing with AMI

We welcome proposals for monographs, edited volumes, and translations that combine scholarly excellence with clarity. Proposals should include a statement of aims and scope, a table of contents, a chapter abstract or sample, and a brief CV. Submissions to peer‑reviewed streams undergo external review in consultation with AMI.