Foundational Sources
Study of Islam through the Qur’an, Sunnah, classical Islamic texts, and recognized scholarly traditions.
Academic research institute
Advancing Islamic Scholarship through research and publication
Promoting rigorous Islamic research, ethical publishing, and scholarly service for contemporary academic and social needs.
“So ask the people of knowledge if you do not know” — Qur’an 16:43
Who we are
A Scholarly Institution for Islamic Research and Publication Since 2014
Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute is an academic research and publishing institute dedicated to Islamic Studies, scholarly development, and the promotion of serious research in Islamic thought and civilization.
The Institute provides a scholarly platform for researchers, teachers, students, authors, editors, and academic institutions to engage with Islam through authentic sources, classical scholarship, and modern research methods.
Read our mission →Scholarly Method
Research based on clear methodology, original inquiry, proper citation, academic review, and ethical publication practice.
Contemporary Study
Academic engagement with present-day questions in society, education, ethics, law, interfaith relations, and Muslim intellectual life.
Vision and Objectives
Research, publication, and academic engagement.
Research, publication, and academic engagement in Islamic Studies and related fields.
Our Vision
AQIRI aims to contribute to the study, documentation, and publication of Islamic scholarship through research, academic training, and scholarly communication.
The institute is concerned with the intellectual traditions of Islam as well as the academic study of contemporary religious, social, ethical, legal, and cultural questions. Its work includes research support, peer-reviewed publication, academic programs, fellowships, and collaboration with scholars and institutions.
Objectives
Eight commitments guiding our academic work.
Support research in Islamic Studies
Encourage academic work in Qur’anic Studies, Hadith, Seerah, Islamic law, Islamic thought, Muslim history, civilization, ethics, comparative religion, and related fields.
Develop scholarly publications
Support journals, books, monographs, edited volumes, research reports, and other academic publications through organized editorial and publishing processes.
Maintain academic and ethical standards
Promote peer review, editorial responsibility, proper citation, research integrity, publication ethics, and transparent scholarly practice.
Provide academic training
Offer diplomas, workshops, research training, fellowships, internships, and learning opportunities related to research, writing, editing, and publishing.
Encourage interdisciplinary inquiry
Connect Islamic Studies with history, law, education, society, culture, ethics, interfaith studies, and contemporary academic debates.
Facilitate scholarly collaboration
Work with researchers, teachers, editors, reviewers, universities, research centers, journals, and academic contributors.
Improve access to research
Support digital publication, metadata quality, indexing readiness, open-access visibility, and organized preservation of scholarly work.
Contribute to informed academic discussion
Provide research, publications, programs, and scholarly resources supporting critical, ethical, and evidence-based engagement with relevant academic and social questions.
Institute Administration
Academic guidance and institutional oversight.
Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute is administered through a structured system of academic guidance, institutional oversight, publication management, research coordination, and administrative support. The administration ensures that the Institute’s scholarly, publishing, training, and public academic activities are conducted with order, responsibility, and professional care.
The administrative structure supports the Institute’s work in Islamic Studies, academic publishing, research development, scholarly events, institutional collaboration, and public communication.
Board of Governors
The Board of Governors provides senior guidance, institutional oversight, and academic direction for Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute. It supports the Institute in maintaining scholarly standards, ethical practices, publication quality, and long-term institutional development.
View Board of Governors →Director General
The Director General provides academic leadership and overall institutional direction for Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute. The Director General supervises the Institute’s research priorities, publication vision, academic programs, scholarly activities, and institutional development.
View Director General →Chief Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer coordinates the administrative affairs of the Institute. This office manages official communication, records, scheduling, application routing, documentation, internal coordination, and daily operational follow-up.
View CAO Office →Scholarly Focus
Fields of inquiry
Focused centers for research, publication, training, and scholarly collaboration across the major disciplines of Islamic Studies.
01
Qur’anic Studies
Tafsir, Qur’anic sciences, and contemporary guidance
02
Hadith & Sunnah
Hadith sciences, classical literature, and Prophetic guidance
03
Seerah & Islamic Civilization
Leadership, institutions, intellectual history, and civilization
04
Fiqh & Islamic Law
Jurisprudence, legal theory, Maqasid, and contemporary questions
05
Islamic Thought, History & Culture
Kalam, philosophy, Tasawwuf, literature, and culture
06
Comparative Religion & Interfaith
Dialogue, religious harmony, peacebuilding, and ethics
07
Academic Publishing & Research
Peer review, manuscript development, and scholarly training
Publications
Academic journals and publishing platforms.
Academic journals, scholarly platforms, and publication initiatives connected with AQIRI’s research and publishing work.
Al-Qamar
A double-blind peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing scholarship in Islamic Studies, humanities, and related fields. Published by AQIRI.
- ISSN
- 2664-438X · 2664-4398
- Languages
- English, Urdu, Arabic
Al-Nasr
A peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing academic research in Islamic Studies, Muslim societies, humanities, law, and contemporary issues. Published by AQIRI.
- ISSN
- 2959-1015 · 2958-9398
- Languages
- English, Urdu, Arabic
Through its publication platforms and associated scholarly journals, AQIRI supports academic writing, research visibility, publication development, and responsible scholarly communication.
Academic Programs
Research and advanced study opportunities
Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute offers structured academic opportunities for researchers, graduates, teachers, scholars, and professionals who wish to strengthen their work in Islamic Studies, research methodology, academic writing, and scholarly publication.
The programs are designed to support serious study, guided research, manuscript development, and publication-oriented academic training.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for PhD scholars and advanced researchers who wish to pursue independent or guided research in Islamic Studies and related fields.
Fellows may work on research articles, monographs, edited volumes, translations, manuscript studies, or thematic research projects in areas such as Qur’anic Studies, Hadith, Seerah, Islamic law, Islamic thought, Islamic civilization, comparative religion, and contemporary Muslim society.
Explore Fellowships →Advanced Diplomas
Advanced Diplomas are designed for graduates, teachers, researchers, and professionals who require focused academic training in Islamic Studies, research methods, scholarly writing, editing, citation, publication ethics, and academic publishing.
These programs may include seminars, supervised reading, guided assignments, research papers, manuscript development, and publication-oriented training.
Explore Advanced Diplomas →AQIRI Updates
News & notices
Latest calls, programs, admissions, and career announcements from AQIRI.
Call for Papers
Announcements related to journal issues, special issues, thematic calls, book chapters, edited volumes, conference proceedings, and research publication opportunities.
Journal submissions · Special issues · Research articles · Publication calls View Calls →Programs & Events
Announcements for academic workshops, training programs, seminars, lectures, conferences, webinars, short courses, and scholarly events.
Workshops · Seminars · Conferences · Lectures · Training · Webinars View Programs →Admissions
Announcements for AQIRI’s academic training and diploma programs, including admission schedules, eligibility, deadlines, and application details.
Advanced Diplomas · Language and Islamic Texts · Research and Scholarly Writing Apply Now →Careers & Fellowships
Announcements for employment, internships, fellowships, postdoctoral opportunities, contributor roles, volunteering, and project-based assignments.
Careers · Internships · Fellowships · Contributors · Project roles View Opportunities →Work with us
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