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Published: 2026-04-15

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About the Journal

 
  • A peer-reviewed periodic Sharia journal specializing in the publication of rigorous research and studies related to Hanbali jurisprudence (fiqh) and its principles (uṣūl), in accordance with defined terms and procedures.
  • Published by the Rakā'iz Center for Research and Studies on a biannual basis (semi-annual), in the months of April and October.
  • Managed by an editorial board of specialized academics, in addition to an advisory board of senior scholars (kibār al-ʿulamāʾ).
  • First Issue Published: December 2022
  • The journal follows an Open Access policy, with immediate access upon publication.
  • Research articles are published under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC).
DOI: 10.63312/2439
ISSN Print: 2958 – 5015
ISSN Online: 2958 – 5023
Indexed in: DOAJ, Crossref, Arab Impact Factor, Dar Al-Manzumah, Maʿrifah Al-Raqmiyyah, Library of Congress

Journal Statistics

 
85 Published Articles
138 Peer Review Reports
2,008 Article Downloads
7 Issues Published

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

 
1. What are the requirements for a research submission to be accepted?▾
The submission must be an original work that has not been previously published, must address a topic within the journal's scope, and must adhere to the journal's designated template and scholarly documentation standards.
2. Are there any specific requirements regarding the researcher's background?▾
No particular academic specialization is required; however, the submission must fall within the journal's areas of interest and meet the required standards of academic quality.
3. Are there any fees charged for publishing a research article?▾
The journal is open access and does not impose any article processing charges (APCs) or publication fees on researchers.
4. What is the distinction between the journal's sections?▾
Edited Manuscripts (Nuṣūṣ Muḥaqqaqah): Critical editing and scholarly verification (taḥqīq) of classical heritage manuscripts.
Research and Studies: Rigorous peer-reviewed academic research papers.
Articles and Miscellaneous: Diverse topics of relevance to the journal's scope.
5. What peer review method does the journal follow?▾
The journal employs a double-blind peer review system, whereby the reviewer's identity is concealed from the author and vice versa. All submitted materials are subject to peer review prior to acceptance.
6. Is it possible to know the names of the peer reviewers?▾
The journal is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of its reviewers' identities in order to preserve the integrity of the peer review process.
7. Is the researcher required to address the reviewers' comments?▾
Yes. If a submission is conditionally accepted with reviewers' remarks, the researcher is obligated to respond and revise the manuscript accordingly before the publication process is finalized.
8. Are there intellectual property rights associated with publishing?▾
The journal adheres to an open access policy under the Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC), which permits use and dissemination of published content provided that proper attribution is given and the material is not used for commercial purposes.