Aim & Scope

Aim

Al-Rā'id (The Pioneer) aspires to be a leading scholarly journal dedicated to the critical exploration of Islamic thought, history, and culture. It aims to provide a platform for original research that advances our understanding of the Muslim world, past and present.

Scope

Al-Rā'id welcomes submissions that cover a broad range of topics within Islamic Studies, including but not limited to:

• Islamic Theology and Philosophy: Examining classical and contemporary theological and philosophical discourses within Islam.
• Islamic History and Historiography: Investigating the social, political, and cultural history of the Muslim world across different periods.
• Qur'anic Studies: Engaging with the interpretation, analysis, and significance of the Qur'an.
• Hadith Studies: Critically examining the science of Hadith and its role in Islamic thought and practice.
• Islamic Law (Fiqh): Exploring the development and application of Islamic legal schools and jurisprudence.
• Islamic Art and Architecture: Analyzing the artistic and architectural traditions of Islamic civilizations.
• Science in Islam: Investigating the contributions of Islamic scholars to scientific advancements.
• Muslim Societies: Examining the social, political, and cultural dynamics of Muslim communities around the world.
• Gender Studies in Islam: Exploring the role of women in Islamic history, theology, and society.
• Islam and Modernity: Investigating the encounters between Islam and modern thought and movements.

The journal encourages interdisciplinary approaches and welcomes submissions that engage with relevant scholarship from other fields. Al-Rā'id is committed to publishing high-quality research that is theoretically rigorous, empirically grounded, and methodologically sound.

Additionally, Al-Rā'id may consider:

• Book reviews of significant publications in Islamic Studies.
• Primary source analysis of previously unexamined or under-studied texts.
• Debates and responses to recently published articles in the field.