About the Journal

Journal Overview

Riphah Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization (RJITC) is a bi-annual, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

RJITC provides an international scholarly platform for researchers, academics, and intellectuals engaged in the study of Islamic thought, civilization, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal publishes original, high-quality research articles that contribute to critical discussions on Islamic scholarship, contemporary issues, and the intellectual traditions of Muslim societies.

The journal welcomes contributions from scholars worldwide and promotes research that combines traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic approaches, methodologies, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

ISSN (Print): 2791-187X
ISSN (Online): 3006-9041

  • Vision

    To be a leading international scholarly journal that advances excellence in Islamic thought, civilization, and interdisciplinary research by fostering authentic scholarship, intellectual innovation, ethical values, and meaningful contributions to academia and society.

    Mission

    Riphah Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization (RJITC) is committed to publishing high-quality, original, and ethically conducted research through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. The journal seeks to advance Islamic scholarship, promote interdisciplinary research, encourage intellectual dialogue, and contribute to addressing contemporary challenges through the integration of classical Islamic knowledge with modern academic inquiry. RJITC strives to disseminate research that upholds academic excellence, integrity, and the ethical values of Islam for the benefit of humanity.

    Aims and Objectives

    RJITC aims to provide an internationally recognized platform for the publication and dissemination of high-quality scholarly research in Islamic thought, civilization, and related disciplines. The journal seeks to foster academic excellence, encourage innovative research, and facilitate constructive dialogue among scholars from diverse intellectual and cultural backgrounds.

    The objectives of the journal are to:

    • Publish original, innovative, and impactful research in Islamic Studies and related interdisciplinary fields.
    • Promote critical and evidence-based scholarship rooted in the Qur'an, Sunnah, and the rich intellectual heritage of Islam.
    • Encourage interdisciplinary research that engages contemporary social, cultural, ethical, educational, legal, economic, and global issues.
    • Facilitate scholarly dialogue and collaboration among researchers, academics, and institutions at the national and international levels.
    • Uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, publication ethics, and editorial excellence.
    • Contribute to the advancement of knowledge, and the promotion of ethical values for the betterment of society and humanity.

    Scope

    RJITC welcomes original research articles, review articles, and book reviews in, but not limited to, the following areas:

    • Islamic Thought and Theology
    • Qur'anic Studies and Qur'anic Sciences
    • Hadith and Seerah Studies
    • Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh
    • Islamic Law and Legal Studies
    • Islamic History and Historiography
    • Islamic Philosophy and Intellectual History
    • Kalam (Islamic Theology)
    • Sufism and Islamic Spirituality
    • Comparative Religion and Religious Studies
    • Interfaith and Intrafaith Dialogue
    • Islamic Culture and Civilization
    • Islamic Education and Pedagogy
    • Islam and Contemporary Muslim Societies
    • Islam and Modern Social, Political, and Economic Thought
    • Islamic Economics and Finance
    • Islamic Governance and Public Policy
    • Religion, Ethics, and Moral Philosophy
    • Religion and Human Rights
    • Religion and Peacebuilding
    • Religion and Health
    • Religion and Psychology
    • Religion and Science
    • Islamic Art, Architecture, and Heritage
    • Arabic and Islamic Manuscript Studies
    • Contemporary Issues in Islamic Thought
    • Muslim Minority Studies and Diaspora Studies
    • Digital Humanities in Islamic Studies
    • Translation Studies related to Islamic Scholarship
    • Interdisciplinary Research in Islamic Studies and Civilization

    The journal encourages interdisciplinary, comparative, and evidence-based scholarship that promotes academic excellence, critical engagement, and meaningful contributions to the advancement of knowledge in Islamic Studies and related fields. Manuscripts employing historical, textual, legal, theological, philosophical, social scientific, or interdisciplinary approaches are particularly welcomed.