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About the Journal

The Journal of World Religions and Interfaith Harmony (JWRIH) is an official, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Department of World Religions and Interfaith Harmony, Faculty of Islamic and Arabic Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan in the "Y" Category, JWRIH serves as a premier scholarly platform dedicated to advancing constructive dialogue, comparative religious studies, and interfaith understanding.

Journal Key Information:

  • Recognition: HEC Recognized ("Y" Category)
  • ISSN (Print): 2958-9932 | ISSN (Online): 2958-9940
  • Frequency: Bi-annual (Spring & Fall)
  • Languages: Trilingual (Arabic, English, Urdu)
  • Review Process: Double-Blind Peer Review
  • Access Model: Open Access

Aims and Scope

JWRIH provides an international forum for rigorous academic inquiry into world religions, philosophy, theology, and interfaith relations. The journal seeks to bridge divides and foster peaceful coexistence by encouraging problem-oriented, innovative research that addresses contemporary religious, philosophical, and societal challenges.

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions across a broad spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to:

  • World Religions & Comparative Theology: Comparative studies across Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and other global religious traditions.
  • Interfaith Harmony & Dialogue: Theoretical and practical frameworks for interfaith collaboration, conflict resolution, and peaceful coexistence.
  • Philosophy & Ilm al-Kalam: Classical and contemporary Islamic theology, philosophical discourse, and rational inquiry.
  • Orientalism & Religious Ethics: Critical analyses of Orientalist perspectives, moral philosophy, and applied ethics in religious contexts.
  • Sociology & History of Religion: The historical evolution of religious traditions and their cultural, social, and humanistic impact.

Institutional Heritage & Publisher Profile

The journal is published under the auspices of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), a historic public sector university in Punjab, Pakistan. The institution’s roots trace back to 1925, when His Highness Nawab Sir Sadiq Muhammad Khan Abbasi V established Jamia Abbasia. The academy was upgraded to Jamia Islamia in 1963, and subsequently chartered as a full-fledged public university—The Islamia University of Bahawalpur—by the Provincial Assembly of Punjab in 1975. Today, IUB remains a leading center for higher education, humanistic studies, and academic research in the region.

Call for Contributions

The Editorial Board invites academics, researchers, and intelligentsia from universities and research institutions worldwide to submit original, unpublished research manuscripts. All submissions undergo rigorous evaluation in full compliance with HEC Quality Assurance Guidelines and international publication ethics standards.

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