Al-Salam Institute

Invest in Yourself This Ramadan

As we enter the final ten nights of Ramadan, a time when many seek to renew their intentions and draw closer to Allah, we are pleased to announce the opening of enrolment for the 2026/27 academic year at Al-Salam Institute.

This year also marks 20 years of Al-Salam Institute, during which thousands of students from around the world have studied Arabic and the Islamic sciences with us.

Our Programmes

Foundation Year
A beginner-level programme providing a grounding in Arabic and the Islamic sciences.

Quran Study Programme
A three-year programme devoted to the study of the Quran verse by verse, together with the sciences of the Quran.

Arabic Immersion Programme
A two-year programme designed to strengthen students’ command of Arabic.

Alimiyyah Programme
A five-year programme offering a comprehensive study in the Islamic sciences.

£300 Ramadan & Early Bird Discount
Offer ends 5 May 2026

Study Mode: Live Online, Sundays Only

Apply now:
alsalam.ac.uk/ramadan
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 20 8090 1623

Monthly Q&A with Shaykh Akram

A reminder that our monthly Q&A with Shaykh Akram will take place this Thursday, 5 March 2026.

We will begin with a short naseeha, followed by a Question and Answer session.

🗓 Thursday, 5 March 2026
🕡 6:30 to 7:30 pm UK time

Do try to join if you are able, and feel free to share this with family and friends who may benefit.

Priority will be given to questions submitted in advance.

Join Shaykh Akram Nadwi’s WhatsApp Channel

Receive the articles, reflections and written responses of Shaykh Mohammad Akram Nadwi directly on your phone.

Through this channel, you will receive:
•⁠ ⁠Insightful articles and reflections
•⁠ ⁠Written answers to questions from the community
•⁠ ⁠Updates on courses, seminars and events
•⁠ ⁠Content in Arabic, English and Urdu

If you would like to stay connected and benefit from these regular updates, you are invited to join the channel below:

Join here:
https://WhatsApp.com/channel/0029VbAxp2qGpLHHqQ3LoY0w

Today: February Q&A with Shaykh Akram

Session Date:
Today, Thursday, 5 February 2026

Time:
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (UK time)

Format: Online (Zoom)
Registration: https://alsalam.ac.uk/qna

If you have already registered, your existing Zoom link remains valid, so no further action is required.

If you haven’t registered yet and would like to attend, please register via the link above and submit your question in advance.

This is a free session, so please feel free to share it with others who may benefit. We look forward to welcoming you, insha Allah.

Final Call - Early Bird Ends Today

This is a final reminder that early bird pricing for the Bosnia Islamic Heritage Tour with Shaykh Akram Nadwi ends today (31 January).

The early bird rate is £1095 per adult (twin share). This rate can be secured by paying the first of three instalments by today, 31 January.

The tour will take place from Saturday 23 May to Saturday 30 May 2026 and includes accommodation, domestic travel within Bosnia, guided visits, selected group meals, and daily classes and reflections with Shaykh Akram Nadwi throughout the journey.

Spaces are limited, and prices will increase after today.

To register or view full details, please visit:
https://alsalam.ac.uk/bosnia

If you are intending to join, we strongly encourage you to secure your place today.

Early Bird Deadline: Today, 31 January 2026
Tour Dates: Sat 23rd May to Sat 30th May 2026
Early Bird: from £1095

For more details:
🔗 alsalam.ac.uk/bosnia
📧 [email protected]

📞 +44 (0) 20 8090 1623

Timeless Tafsirs: Exploring Six Landmark Commentaries and Beyond

A 4-day seminar series opening a gateway into the world of Qur’anic interpretation by Shaykh Akram Nadwi and others.

Join us for a 4-day seminar series that opens a gateway into the world of Qur’anic interpretation. Participants will explore six seminal tafsirs in Islamic history, from the classical authorities of al-Tabari, al-Zamakshari, and al-Razi, to the modern voices of Ibn Ashur, al-Alusi, and Islahi. The series culminates in a final seminar on the Qur’an as a living source, a guided overview of some other notable commentators, and an exclusive preview of Shaykh Akram’s forthcoming tafsir work.

Schedule:
21st Feb: al-Zamakshari & al-Alusi – Shaykh Akram Nadwi

28th Mar: al-Razi & Ibn Ashur – Dr Sohaib Saeed

25th Apr: al-Tabari & Islahi – Ustadh Hussan Mahmood & Prof Saqib Hussain(TBC)

9th May: The Qur’an as a Living Source: Evidential Primacy and Endless Pearls – Shaykh Akram Nadwi

Study Mode: Live Online via Zoom + Recorded access

Time: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (UK time)
Course Fees: £180* full series or £60 (Single Seminar)

*Early Bird offer ends on Sun, 8th Feb 2026 at 23:59 (GMT).

Register: https://alsalam.ac.uk/timeless-tafsirs/

Just 10 days remaining to secure early bird pricing for our Islamic Heritage Tour of Bosnia with Shaykh Akram Nadwi.

The tour offers a rare opportunity to experience the beautiful and historic Muslim landscapes of Bosnia through carefully guided visits, shared reflection, and daily learning. The itinerary includes Sarajevo, Mostar, Travnik, Srebrenica, and surrounding regions, with dedicated sessions led by Shaykh Akram throughout the journey.

A particularly meaningful highlight of the tour will be marking Eid al-Adha in Lukomir, the highest permanently inhabited village in Bosnia. Eid will be spent with the local Muslim community, offering a spiritually grounding and culturally rich experience in a unique setting.

Limited spaces available. Register now to avoid disappointment.

Early Bird Deadline: 31 January 2026
Tour Dates: Sat 23rd May – Sat 30th May 2026
Early Bird: from £1095

For more details:
🔗 alsalam.ac.uk/bosnia
📧 [email protected]
📞 +44 (0) 20 8090 1623

Celebrate Eid al-Adha in Bosnia with Shaykh Akram Nadwi

Join Al-Salam Institute for a unique Eid experience in Lukomir, the highest permanently inhabited village in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Nestled on Bjelasnica Mountain, this historic village offers a rare glimpse into centuries-old Bosnian Muslim life. Eid will be marked with locally prepared meals cooked by villagers, in a setting unlike any other.

This 8-day Islamic Heritage Tour takes you through Sarajevo, Mostar, Travnik, Srebrenica, and more, combining history, culture, nature, and meaningful companionship.

Dates: 23 to 30 May 2026
Early Bird: from £1095
Deadline: 31 January 2026

Places are limited.

Places are limited — book early to avoid disappointment! 🌍

For more details:
🔗 alsalam.ac.uk/bosnia
📧 [email protected]
📞 +44 (0) 20 8090 1623

Important Update: January Q&A with Shaykh Akram Rescheduled

We would like to share a brief update regarding the upcoming January Question & Answer session with Shaykh Akram Nadwi.

The session originally scheduled for Thursday, 1 January has been postponed due to the Shaykh’s availability.

New Session Date:
Thursday, 8 January 2026

Time:
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM (UK time)

Format: Online (Zoom)
Registration: https://alsalam.ac.uk/qna

If you have already registered, your existing Zoom link remains valid, so no further action is required.

If you haven’t registered yet and would like to attend, please register via the link above and submit your question in advance.

This is a free session, so please feel free to share it with others who may benefit. We look forward to welcoming you, insha Allah.

Explore Bosnia with Shaykh Akram Nadwi | May 2026

ASI is excited to open up registration for our Islamic Heritage Tour: Bosnia 2026! More than a just trip, this is a journey that brings together Islamic history, culture, nature and like-minded companionship as we discover centuries worth of indigenous Bosnian Muslim heritage.

Join us on an 8-day journey travelling through Sarajevo, Mostar, Travnik, Srebrenica and much more alongside Shaykh Akram Nadwi.

Dates: Saturday, 23rd May – Saturday, 30th May 2026
Early Bird prices from £1095
Early Bird registration deadline: 31 January 2026

Places are limited — book early to avoid disappointment! 🌍

For more details:
🔗 alsalam.ac.uk/bosnia
📧 [email protected]
📞 +44 (0) 20 8090 1623