Publisher's Synopsis
The Al-Qalam Journal of Advanced Islamic Research serves as a critical channel for dialogue in Shi?i studies between scholars from traditional Islamic and academic backgrounds. Inspired by the Quranic term - al-qalam - which signifies the pivotal importance of knowledge in human civilisation, the journal aims to publish high-quality papers on topics of general interest, peer-reviewed by leading authorities. Its articles comprise new research, reviews, and opinions from adroit thinkers who seek to provide a foundation for future research, application, and innovative ideas.
Issue 1 features the following content: Academic Articles1. Ghuluww in History and Islamic Thought: An Overview of the Case of Imami Shi?ism
2. The Criteria for Extremism (Ghuluww) in the thought of Shaykh al-Ṣaduq
3. The Methodology of Jurists in Authenticating Narrations
4. Is Ziyarat ?Ashura? Authentic? A Discussion in ?Ilm al-Rijal
5. Application of Hermeneutical Analysis in Islamic Studies Book Reviews
Islam, Modernity and a New Millennium: Themes from a Critical Rationalist Reading of Islam
The Words of the Imams, Al-Shaykh Al-Ṣaduq and the Development of Twelver Shi?i Ḥadith Literature
Current Issues: A Shi'ah Reflection
In The Minds of Extremists Academic News
Declaration of ICAIR
Conference Report "Shia Theology: Beliefs & Methodologies"
