Aims:
Modern Research in Islamic Humanities Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly inquiry at the intersection of Islamic thought and the humanities. The journal provides a rigorous international platform for the dissemination of high-quality, original research that engages with and contributes to contemporary academic discourses. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity, methodological rigor, and ethical publishing.
Our primary aim is to foster interdisciplinary dialogue, encouraging contributions that explore the rich intellectual heritage of Islamic civilization and its dynamic interactions with modern humanities disciplines. The journal welcomes diverse methodological approaches, including theoretical, empirical, historical, and critical perspectives.
Scope:
The journal covers a broad spectrum of fields within the humanities, critically examined through the lens of Islamic perspectives, sources, and intellectual history. Key areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Islamic Philosophy and Theology: Contemporary interpretations, comparative philosophy, and critical studies of classical and modern Islamic philosophical texts.
Islamic Ethics and Law: Interdisciplinary studies on Islamic ethics (al-akhlāq), jurisprudence (fiqh), and their applications in modern social, medical, and environmental contexts.
Qur'anic and Hadith Studies: Hermeneutical, linguistic, and thematic analyses employing modern methodologies in literary and critical studies.
Islamic History and Civilization: Historical research on Islamic societies, intellectual movements, and cultural developments from the classical to the modern period.
Islamic Arts, Architecture, and Aesthetics: Critical studies on visual arts, calligraphy, music, literature, and architecture within Islamic cultures and their theoretical underpinnings.
Islamic Literature and Philology: Analysis of classical and contemporary literature (poetry, prose) in Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and other languages of the Muslim world, as well as linguistic studies.
Islamic Education and Pedagogy: Critical examinations of educational philosophies, curricula, and teaching methodologies derived from or engaging with Islamic traditions.
Interfaith and Intercultural Dialogue: Scholarly works that promote understanding between Islamic and other religious or secular humanistic traditions.
New Research in Islamic Humanities Studies invites submissions from scholars worldwide, aiming to bridge traditional Islamic scholarship with modern academic research to address the complex questions of our time.