About the Journal

Journal Introduction

Al-Mahdi Research Journal (MRJ), launched by the Jlali Research Institute of Social Science (SMC-Private) Limited, is accredited by HJRS | HEC in the "Y" category. It is a quarterly (shifts from bi-annual to quarterly, releasing four issues per year), trilingual (English, Arabic, and Urdu), double-blind, peer-reviewed, and open-access research journal. It is available online with ISSN 2789-4150 and in print with ISSN 2789-4142.

Aims and Objectives:

  1. Scholarly Platform for Diverse Disciplines:
    • Providing an inclusive platform for specialists in Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, and Religious Studies to publish their research.
  2. Double-Blind Peer Review Process:
    • Ensuring the highest quality of published research through a meticulous double-blind peer-review process.
  3. Open-Access Research Journal:
    • Contributing to the dissemination of knowledge by maintaining an open-access platform for researchers and the global community.
  4. Multilingual Accessibility:
    • Enhancing accessibility and global reach by adopting a trilingual approach in English, Arabic, and Urdu.
  5. Quarterly Publication Schedule:
    • Facilitating timely dissemination of cutting-edge research by transitioning to a quarterly publication schedule, releasing four issues per year.
  6. Accreditation and Academic Recognition:
  • Upholding academic standards with accreditation in the "Y" category from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC) and recognition by the Higher Journal Ratings System (HJRS).
  1. Promotion of Interreligious Harmony and Global Peace:
    • Fostering a scholarly environment committed to advancing interreligious harmony and global peace through rigorous research.

Scope of the Journal:

The Al-Mahdi Research Journal focuses on specific domains within:

  • Social Sciences (Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science, Geography, History, Archaeology, Linguistics, Communication Studies, Education, Social Work, Criminology, Cultural Studies, International Relations, Public Administration, Demography, Urban Studies, Gender Studies, Social Policy)
  • Arts and Humanities (Literature, Philosophy, History, Linguistics, Arts, Cultural Studies, Religious Studies, Comparative Literature, Archaeology, Classics, Communication Studies, Media Studies, Journalism, Creative Writing, Ethnography)
  • Religious Studies (Islamic Studies, Theology, Comparative Religion, Biblical Studies, Qur'anic Studies, Hadith Studies, Seerat un Nabi ﷺ , Fiqh (Law), History of Religion, Philosophy of Religion, Religious Ethics, Mythology, Religious Anthropology, Mysticism and Spirituality, Interfaith Studies, Sociology of Religion, Psychology of Religion, Religious Art and Architecture, Religious Texts and Interpretation, Religious Rituals and Practices, Religious Education, Women and Religion, Liberation Theology, and Environmental Ethics in Religion).

Overall Objective:

The journal seeks to promote diverse perspectives and deepen understanding in these fields. The trilingual approach ensures accessibility to a broader audience, reflecting the global and multicultural nature of the research community it aims to engage. Overall, the journal stands as a valuable resource for scholars and researchers to share their insights, contribute to knowledge in various disciplines, and contribute to the promotion of interreligious harmony and world peace.