About the Journal

Journal Overview

Al-Bahath is an international, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing high-quality, original research in Arabic Language and Literature, Islamic Studies, Qur'anic Studies, Hadith, Fiqh, Arabic Linguistics, Translation Studies, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, scholars, and professionals to disseminate innovative research and promote scholarly dialogue at both national and international levels.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published Biannually (Two Issues per Year):

• Issue 1: June

• Issue 2: December

The journal accepts manuscripts in English, Arabic, and Urdu.

Focus and Scope

Al-Bahath welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, book reviews, and critical essays in the following disciplines:

• Arabic Language and Literature

• Islamic Studies

• Qur'anic Studies and Tafsir

• Hadith Studies

• Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh

• Arabic Linguistics

• Balaghah (Arabic Rhetoric)

• Translation Studies

• Comparative Literature

• Education

• Humanities and Social Sciences

• Artificial Intelligence in Arabic and Islamic Studies

Open Access Policy

Al-Bahath follows an Open Access Policy, providing immediate and unrestricted access to all published articles. Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles without financial, legal, or technical barriers, provided proper attribution is given to the original authors.

Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers to ensure originality, academic quality, methodological soundness, and relevance to the journal's scope.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright of their published work while granting the journal the right of first publication. Articles are published under an appropriate Creative Commons License (if adopted by the journal), allowing wider dissemination with proper attribution.

Publication Ethics

Al-Bahath adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics. Authors, editors, and reviewers are expected to follow ethical standards concerning originality, plagiarism prevention, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and responsible research conduct. All submitted manuscripts are screened for plagiarism before peer review.

Sponsorship Disclosure

Al-Bahath is published independently to promote academic excellence. Any sponsorship or institutional support received by the journal does not influence editorial decisions, peer review, or publication outcomes.

Privacy Statement

The names, email addresses, and other personal information entered on this journal website will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of the journal. This information will not be shared with any third party or used for any unrelated purpose.

Digital Archiving

To ensure long-term preservation and accessibility of published content, the journal supports participation in digital archiving systems such as PKP Preservation Network (PKP PN) and may also be included in LOCKSS/CLOCKSS archival services where available through the journal's hosting platform.

History of the Journal

Al-Bahath was established to promote quality academic research and provide an international forum for scholarly exchange in Arabic and Islamic Studies, as well as related disciplines. Since its inception, the journal has remained committed to maintaining high editorial standards, research integrity, and global accessibility.

Indexing and Abstracting

The editorial team is committed to expanding the journal's visibility through inclusion in recognized national and international indexing and abstracting databases in accordance with eligibility criteria.

Contact

For editorial correspondence, manuscript submissions, and general inquiries, authors and readers are encouraged to contact the Editorial Office through the journal's official website.