Virtual University Journals

Introduction & Scope

ISSN: Print: (3106-8111) Online: (3106-812X)
 INTRODUCTION 
 
Al-Nazaʾir: Journal of Modern Religious Discourses (NJMRD) is a bi-annual, tri-lingual (Urdu, English, and Arabic) research journal of Religious Studies and relevant domains with an ISSN: 3106-8111(P) / 3106-812X(E). The journal is double-blind peer reviewed, as well as an open-access research journal. It is published by the Department of Islamic Studies, the Virtual University of Pakistan.
The journal warmly welcomes high-quality and scholarly research, particularly in the areas of the Qur’ān, Ḥadīth, Sīrah, Islamic History, and Jurisprudence. It also encourages submissions from related fields such as politics, economics, law, and social sciences, provided they have a clear connection to Islam.
 
 
 SCOPE OF THE JOURNAL 
 

Al-Nazaʾir: Journal of Modern Religious Discourses (NJMRD) is a multidisciplinary academic publication devoted to the advancement and dissemination of scholarly research related to Islam and the Muslim world. The journal gives special emphasis to studies focusing on the Qur’an, Ḥadīth, Sīrah, Shariah, Islamic law and jurisprudence, comparative religion, interfaith dialogue, history and civilization, political and social thought, literature, international relations, and issues related to environment and development all through the lens of Islam and its intellectual tradition. Submissions are welcome in Urdu, English, and Arabic, particularly those that offer valuable insights in both global and Pakistani contexts. Authors intending to submit their work are advised to carefully review the journal’s scope, formatting, and referencing guidelines prior to submission.

Themes & Areas of Research
  1. Qur'an, Hadith & Sunnah Studies
  2. Seerah of the Holy Prophet PBUH and Its Contemporary Relevance
  3. Shari'ah, Islamic Law, and Jurisprudence
  4. Islamic Philosophy, Theology, and Spirituality (Tasawwuf)
  5. History, Civilization, and Political Thought of the Muslim World
  6. Islam and Contemporary Challenges (Science, Technology, Environment, Society)
  7. Comparative Religion, Interfaith Dialogue, and Muslim Societies in Global Context

 

 MISSION STATEMENT 
 
Al-Nazaʾir: Journal of Modern Religious Discourses (NJMRD) is ambitious to publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research in Islamic Studies, with a focus on the Qur’ān, Ḥadīth, Sīrah, Islamic History, and Jurisprudence. This journal is committed to academic rigor, research ethics, and interdisciplinary engagement with contemporary issues from an Islamic perspective.
 
 
 AIMS & OBJECTIVES 

       Al-Nazaʾir: Journal of Modern Religious Discourses (NJMRD) aims to:

  1. Ensure academic quality by publishing original and analytical research through a transparent double-blind peer-review process in accordance with HEC standards.
  2. Promote contemporary Islamic scholarship by encouraging critical engagement with classical Islamic sources and modern intellectual, social, and legal issues.
  3. Facilitate scholarly dissemination at national and international levels by providing an open-access, tri-lingual research platform.