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Academic leadership and institutional direction for Al-Qamar Islamic Research Institute.

Prof. Dr. Shahbaz Khan Manj
Current Director General

Prof. Dr. Shahbaz Khan Manj

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Message from the Director General

Building a responsible culture of research

AQIRI is committed to advancing serious, ethical, and research-based Islamic scholarship. Our aim is to provide a scholarly platform where researchers, teachers, students, editors, and reviewers can contribute to knowledge with academic responsibility and intellectual integrity.

We seek to strengthen research culture through quality publications, responsible peer review, academic mentoring, and meaningful scholarly engagement. Our work brings the Islamic intellectual tradition into conversation with contemporary academic questions while maintaining rigorous standards of research and scholarship.

I welcome scholars and emerging researchers to participate in AQIRI’s publications, research initiatives, academic programs, and scholarly activities.

Role of the Director General

Leadership with academic purpose.

The Director General leads AQIRI’s academic and institutional development, oversees major research and publication priorities, and supports collaboration with scholars, universities, and research institutions.

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Academic Direction

Guides research priorities, academic programs, and scholarly development.

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Publication Standards

Supports strong editorial practices, peer review, research integrity, and publication quality.

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Research Development

Supports researchers, authors, reviewers, and emerging scholars through academic guidance and mentoring.