Aim & Scope

Aim

Al-Bahth (The Inquiry) aspires to be a leading peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge across a broad spectrum of disciplines within the Islamic world and beyond. The journal aims to:

• Foster original and innovative research that contributes significantly to existing scholarship.
• Provide a platform for the dissemination of critical and insightful analyses on a wide range of topics relevant to the contemporary world.
• Bridge the gap between Islamic intellectual traditions and contemporary academic discourse.
• Encourage a cross-disciplinary approach to scholarship, fostering dialogue and collaboration between different fields of study.
• Promote intellectual exchange between scholars from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations.

Scope

Al-Bahth welcomes submissions that engage with a variety of themes and disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Islamic Studies (theology, philosophy, history, law, ethics)
• Social Sciences (sociology, anthropology, political science, economics)
• Humanities (literature, history, philosophy, art history)
• Natural Sciences (with a focus on the intersection of science and Islamic thought)
• Education
• Law
• Medicine

The journal is particularly interested in manuscripts that:

• Offer fresh perspectives on established topics in Islamic scholarship.
• Explore the contemporary relevance of Islamic intellectual traditions.
• Engage critically with current issues facing the Muslim world and beyond.
• Employ rigorous methodologies and critical analysis.
• Contribute to the development of new knowledge and theoretical frameworks.

Al-Bahth encourages submissions in Arabic and English.

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