Research Opportunities

The Jadal summit

Jadal is the annual summit of the Jadal Institute, focused on topics and questions relevant to Muslim women globally. Each edition of Jadal gathers scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to engage critically with the Institute’s research theme.  

Jadal 2027

The next edition of Jadal will take place in October 2027.  

Applications for attendance and participation will open in early 2027.

Check back in January 2027 for more updates and keep an eye out for the call for applications on our LinkedIn and Instagram pages. 

Jadal’s global community

Past editions

Al-Mujadilah is the host and organizer of the Jadal summit, and has held two editions of the summit to date.

2025

  • “Muslim Women Navigating Theology, Ethics, and Society” 
  • 31 January–2 February 2026 
  • This edition explored how Muslim women have shaped society and contributed to theology and ethics from the inception of Islam to the present day, focusing on contemporary applications of such studies. 

2024

  • “Muslim Women in Public Life: History, Debates and Realities” 
  • January 26–28, 2025 
  • This edition focused on Muslim women’s public participation historically, from colonialism to modernity, and looked to the future to address both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 
Research at Al-Mujadilah
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