College updates
Admissions are open for the new Foundation Stage cohort The Scholars' Forum launches its weekly academic discussions A chained samāʿ session of Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī begins early next month The first issue of the College's peer-reviewed journal is released More than thirty new sources added to the Digital Library The Student Forum is now available inside the Student Portal

Clarity before submission

Publishing Terms & Conditions

Scholarly, technical and ethical requirements that help the researcher prepare a complete file ready for screening and refereeing.

Scholarly originalityPrecise documentationConfidential review

Scholarly requirements

Before preparing the file

This is an organizational draft, subject to update when the journal's charter is approved.

01

Scope

The topic must fall within the hadith sciences, critical editing, or related fields.

02

Originality

The research must not be published or submitted simultaneously to another party.

03

Method

Clarity of the question, the plan, the sources and the method of analysis.

04

Documentation

Adherence to a unified citation system and edited source data.

Checklist

A complete file speeds up the review

Verify the following items before submitting.

  • A separate title page with no identifying data in the review copy.
  • An Arabic abstract and keywords, with an English abstract on request.
  • Precise documentation of Qur'anic verses, hadiths, quotations and manuscripts.
  • Insert tables and images at a suitable resolution with their sources and usage rights.
  • Attach the originality pledge and disclose any conflict of interest.
  • Name the files clearly and upload one editable copy and one PDF copy.

Frequently asked questions

About refereeing and publishing

Preliminary organizational answers.

Is the review confidential?
A copy anonymized to the researcher is prepared, and correspondence is managed through the editorial board in accordance with the journal's policy.
Are critical editions accepted?
Yes, provided the value of the text is clear, the copies are described, the collation method is sound, and the scholarly apparatus is complete.
Are there any publishing fees?
No fees are mentioned except in an official, approved and clear announcement before the procedure is completed.

Is your file ready?

Go to the submission form and attach the required data and copies.