Aims and Scope

Iḥyāʾ al-ʿUlūm is committed to promoting excellence in research and serving as a leading platform for the dissemination of original, high-quality scholarship in all areas of Islamic Studies. The journal aims to foster critical inquiry, intellectual engagement, and interdisciplinary dialogue by publishing innovative research that contributes to both classical Islamic scholarship and contemporary academic discourse.

The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, academicians, and practitioners worldwide and seeks to provide valuable insights into the rich intellectual, spiritual, legal, social, and cultural heritage of Islam while addressing emerging issues relevant to the modern world.

Iḥyāʾ al-ʿUlūm publishes original research articles, review papers, and case studies in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Qur'anic Studies and Qur'anic Sciences
  • Tafsir and Ulum al-Qur'an
  • Hadith Studies and Hadith Sciences
  • Seerah (Life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ)
  • Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Usul al-Fiqh
  • Islamic Law (Shariah)
  • Islamic Theology (Aqeedah and Kalam)
  • Islamic Philosophy
  • Islamic Ethics and Moral Thought
  • Tasawwuf (Islamic Spirituality)
  • Islamic and Arabic Language and Literature
  • Islamic History and Civilization
  • Muslim Scholars and Intellectual Heritage
  • Comparative Religion and Interfaith Studies
  • Islam and Contemporary Religions
  • Islam and Contemporary Society
  • Islam and Science
  • Islamic Education and Pedagogy
  • Human Rights and Social Justice in Islam
  • Rights and Responsibilities in Islam
  • Islamic Economics, Banking, and Finance
  • Islamic Political Thought and Governance
  • Psychology from an Islamic Perspective
  • Women, Family, and Gender Studies in Islam
  • Islam in the Modern World
  • Contemporary Issues and Emerging Trends in Islamic Studies

The journal encourages interdisciplinary and comparative research that bridges traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic perspectives. By maintaining rigorous peer-review standards and adhering to international publication ethics, Iḥyāʾ al-ʿUlūm strives to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge and to serve as an authoritative resource for scholars, researchers, students, and policymakers engaged in the study of Islam.