“And say, ‘My Lord, increase me in knowledge.'”
(Quran 20:114)
Our Publications
Publications at AMI reflect the Institute’s ethos of combining the intellectual traditions of Islam with the critical approaches of contemporary academia. Our publication activity is guided by a non-doctrinal commitment to present diverse perspectives, engaging both classical and modern debates and challenges in the contemporary world. 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
AMI 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. Click on any series or project to find out more.
Collected Writings of al‑ʿAllāma al‑Ḥillī (bilingual editions)
This series presents bilingual Arabic–English critical editions and annotated translations of key works by al-ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī (d. 726/1325; 13th–14th c.), a seminal Twelver Shīʿī scholar renowned for his contributions to jurisprudence (fiqh), legal theory (uṣūl al-fiqh), theology (kalām), logic, and philosophy. Al-Ḥillī’s systematic syntheses played a foundational role in shaping subsequent Imāmī doctrinal and legal thought.
By offering reliable texts accompanied by contextual introductions and detailed annotations, the series makes these essential works accessible to both specialists and advanced students. It situates al-Ḥillī’s arguments within their broader intellectual traditions and highlights their enduring relevance to contemporary scholarly debates.
Publications within this series include:
Clearing the Soul for Paradise (Taslīk al-nafs ilā ḥaẓīrat al-quds)
The Way of Nobility: Knowledge of the Imam (Minhāj al-karāma fī maʿrifat al-imāma)
Enlightening Students in the Laws of Religion (Tabṣirat al-mutaʿallimīn fī aḥkām al-dīn)
Kashf al-murād fī sharḥ Tajrīd al-iʿtiqād
Jawhar al-naḍīd fī sharḥ manṭiq al-tajrīd
al-Muḥākamāt bayna shurrāḥ al-Ishārāt
Istiqṣāʾ al-naẓr fī masʾalat al-qaḍāʾ wa-l-qadr
Annual Academic Workshops & Conference Proceedings
AMI convenes three to four academic workshops and conferences each year, spanning its diverse research areas. Proceedings and edited volumes arising from these events are published in partnership with De Gruyter Brill, depending on their scope and intended readership. Among AMI’s flagship annual programmes is the Contemporary Fiqhī Issues Workshop, which focuses on themes in jurisprudence (fiqh) and legal theory (uṣūl al-fiqh).
Publications within this series include:
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.
Sajjadiyya 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.
FAQ's
AMI publishes a range of peer-reviewed academic works, including monographs, edited volumes, annotated translations, and proceedings from academic workshops and conferences that contribute to global discourse in Islamic thought and scholarship.
AMI Press is the publishing arm of Al-Mahdi Institute that produces scholarly books, critical editions, and translations in Islamic studies — often with a particular focus on classical and contemporary Shiʿī intellectual traditions.
AMI’s publications include the peer-reviewed AMI-Brill collaboration (with global distribution and scholarly standards), AMI Press translations and edited volumes, and Sajjadiyya Press works focused on spirituality, ethics, and accessible writing for general readers and students.
All academic outputs undergo a rigorous peer-review process by an independent board of reviewers and subject specialists to ensure academic excellence and relevance.
AMI publications span a wide range of subjects in Islamic studies, including jurisprudence (fiqh), theology, Qur’anic commentary, law and society, philosophy, and spirituality, often engaging classical and contemporary debates.
Yes — AMI produces annotated translations and bilingual editions of key classical texts, such as works by seminal scholars like al-ʿAllāma al-Ḥillī, making foundational Islamic texts accessible to modern audiences.
AMI publications can be explored and purchased directly through the AMI website for deliver within the United Kingdom. All titles are also available through Amazon and major online retailers.
Yes — AMI welcomes proposals for scholarly monographs, edited volumes, and translations that demonstrate high academic quality. Proposals typically include a statement of aims, a table of contents, sample chapters, and author credentials.
AMI has a publishing partnership with Brill, a leading academic publisher. Under this collaboration, AMI maintains editorial oversight while Brill assists with production, distribution, and global reach, enhancing the visibility and impact of scholarly works.
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.