Aims, Objectives and Scope

VFAST Transactions on Islamic Research

About the Journal

VFAST Transactions on Islamic Research is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by the VFAST Research Platform. It serves as an academic forum for research on Islam and the Muslim world, fostering rigorous inquiry into the intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions of Islamic thought and practice. The journal publishes contributions from scholars across the Islamic world and beyond, encouraging dialogue among diverse schools of thought and regions.

Aims and Objectives

The journal aims to:

  • Promote high-quality research in Islamic studies that deepens understanding of Islamic teachings and their relevance to contemporary challenges in Muslim societies.

  • Provide a platform for scholarly dialogue within the Islamic world, connecting classical Islamic scholarship with modern academic methodologies.

  • Encourage interdisciplinary studies that integrate perspectives from theology, jurisprudence, philosophy, history, and the social sciences in the context of Islam.

  • Support critical and comparative engagement with classical texts and modern interpretations to advance intellectual discourse within Islamic thought.

  • Contribute to the global academic community by publishing research that reflects the diversity and richness of Islamic intellectual and cultural traditions.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and conceptual analyses in (but not limited to) the following areas:

  • Qur’anic Studies: Exegesis, thematic and linguistic analysis, and contemporary interpretation.

  • Hadith Studies: Authentication, interpretation, and application of Prophetic traditions.

  • Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh): Comparative legal thought, ethics, and modern legal challenges.

  • Islamic Theology (Aqidah): Doctrinal beliefs, sectarian studies, and theological trends in the Muslim world.

  • Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism: Sufism, philosophical heritage, and spirituality in the Islamic context.

  • Islamic History and Civilization: Evolution of Muslim societies, intellectual history, and cultural contributions.

  • Islamic Education: Pedagogy, curriculum development, and institutions in the Islamic world.

  • Islamic Economics and Finance: Principles, practices, and emerging issues in Islamic financial systems.

  • Contemporary Issues in Islam: Reform movements, social transformation, and Islam’s role in global society.

Key Positioning for Scopus

To ensure alignment with Scopus expectations, you can highlight these in your cover letter or policy pages:

  • Geographic diversity in the editorial board and authorship (Islamic world regions such as South Asia, MENA, Africa, Southeast Asia).

  • Explicit mention that the journal seeks to connect scholars across the Islamic world, rather than claiming “international” without representation.

  • Maintain English abstracts (and if possible bilingual support: English/Arabic or English/Urdu).