About Nexus
The Ibn Rushd Centre of Excellence for Islamic Research has a dedicated high-quality peer-reviewed journal designed to disseminate some of the most recent research on Islam. All research papers are peer-reviewed. Two or more expert readers blind-review submissions for originality, conceptual contribution, structural integrity, and factual accuracy.
Readers’ recommendations determine editorial decisions. Nexus is a multidisciplinary academic journal that promotes vigorous, original research on various aspects of Islam and Muslim affairs. The journal covers a diverse range of topics and reflects the breadth of research excellence in the field.
Research Scope
Nexus: Journal of Islamic Studies aims to provide a forum for the publication of quality research in areas such as:
Qur’an
Hadith
Islamic History
Theology
Mysticism (Sufism)
Philosophy
Classical and Contemporary Jurisprudence
Islamic Banking and Finance
Islamic Development Studies
Sociology, Anthropology and Ethnography
Islamic Political Thought, Theories, and Policies
Gender Studies
A Multidisciplinary Journal
The Journal will open a new area of multi-disciplinary specialisations in Islamic studies with the aim of publishing original high-quality articles addressing a wide range of theological studies, such as Qur’anic, Hadith, jurisprudential, or sociological Islamic studies, from historical, demographic, social, and economic perspectives.
Contributions are encouraged from Islam and Muslim-related disciplines and sub-disciplines, including theology, philosophy, sociology, jurisprudence, contemporary studies, comparative religion, spirituality, Qur’anic and Sunnah studies, history, and art.
Submissions
The Journal follows a rigorous peer-review process. Submissions are evaluated for originality, conceptual depth, methodological soundness and contribution to the field.
Submit to Nexus
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