Peer Review Process

Dirasat: Journal of Islamic Studies applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, academic merit, and relevance of every manuscript submitted to the journal. In this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process. To preserve anonymity, the Editorial Office removes all identifying information from the manuscript before it is sent to reviewers.

Each submitted manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers who have expertise relevant to the subject of the manuscript. The review process is conducted fairly, objectively, independently, and constructively. Reviewers are asked to assess the manuscript’s originality, methodological rigor, clarity of argument, relevance to the journal’s scope, engagement with scholarly literature, and contribution to the field of Islamic and Arabic studies.

If the Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editors, Associate Editors, or any member of the Editorial Board is an author or co-author of a submitted manuscript, they will not be involved in the editorial handling, review process, or publication decision of that manuscript. In such cases, the manuscript will be assigned to another qualified editor to ensure an impartial evaluation process.

Reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of all manuscripts under review and must not use or disclose any part of the unpublished content for personal or professional advantage. They are also expected to declare any potential conflicts of interest before accepting a review assignment. If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer will be replaced. Reviewers may also recommend relevant scholarly works that have not been cited by the author where necessary to strengthen the manuscript.

Based on the reviewers’ reports and recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief or the assigned editor will make an editorial decision. The possible decisions are: Accepted, meaning the manuscript is approved for publication; Revised, meaning the manuscript requires revision and resubmission; and Rejected, meaning the manuscript does not meet the journal’s academic standards or scope. If a revised manuscript is resubmitted, it may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation or assessed directly by the editor before a final decision is made.

Through this peer review process, Dirasat: Journal of Islamic Studies ensures that only high-quality, original, and academically significant manuscripts are accepted for publication, in line with the journal’s commitment to scholarly integrity and academic excellence.