Focus and Scope of Mesopotamian Journal of Quran Studies

The Mesopotamian Journal of Quran Studies seeks to provide a leading academic platform for advancing Qur’anic and Islamic studies with a strong contemporary focus.

Aims

  • Highlight Qur’anic and Prophetic values of tolerance, coexistence, and peace.
  • Critically address extremism, violence, and Islamophobia through scholarly engagement.
  • Promote interfaith dialogue and emphasize shared human values.
  • Bridge classical exegesis with interdisciplinary and modern research approaches.

Scope

  • Qur’anic sciences, tafsīr, and Maqāṣid-based approaches.
  • Critical analyses of extremist readings and violent discourse.
  • Prophetic traditions and their role in peacebuilding.
  • Comparative religion and interfaith dialogue.
  • Studies on extremism, hate speech, and Islamophobia.
  • Contemporary issues including human rights, gender, digital media, and ethics of technology.