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We host public lectures and closed seminars across our four research areas. Include a clear topic, named speaker(s), format, and a brief description of why this event would be valuable.
Most events are held online or at partner venues. Nahj provides organisational support and promotion. We do not charge speakers or attendees.
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We welcome partnerships with universities, research centres, and civil society organisations for co-hosted events, joint publications, and cross-institutional research. Include a brief description of your organisation and the proposed collaboration.
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We publish essays, commentaries, and policy briefs on our website, and peer-reviewed articles in the Nahj Journal. Submissions are welcome from scholars and writers at all career stages.
For Students and Early-Career Researchers
Writing Competitions
Annual prize competitions with publication opportunities and rigorous editorial feedback for all finalists.
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One-on-one mentorship for students working on dissertations, research projects, and career development.
Learn More →Workshops
Research skills training and academic writing workshops for students and early-career scholars.
View Events →Courses: Coming End of 2026
Nahj Institute is developing a programme of structured courses taught by scholars with track records in both the academy and the tradition. Offered online, in a format that respects your time and takes the subject seriously.
Basic Persian
Master the alphabet and foundational grammar of the Farsi language. Develop reading fluency in classical and modern Persian texts essential to the Islamic intellectual tradition.
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A linguistic journey through Quranic and Classical Arabic. Build the grammatical foundations needed to engage directly with primary sources in law, theology, and philosophy.
Register Interest →More Courses Announced Later This Year
Further courses on Islamic intellectual history, classical jurisprudence, and the contemporary Muslim world will be announced as the programme develops.
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