The Osol Journal

A scientific refereed journal concerned with publishing research and studies in the field of the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah.

Vision

For the journal to be the first destination for researchers to publish their distinguished research on the principles of jurisprudence as well as the objectives of the Shari`ah and its contemporary applications.

Mission

Publication of refereed scientific research on the principles of jurisprudence, the objectives of the Shari`ah, and related scientific work, in accordance with the standards of the international publication of scientific journals (Web of Science [IS]).

Objectives

1. Enriching and developing scientific research in the field of the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah by providing a specialized scientific environment that encourages researchers to publish their distinguished research.
2. Contributing to addressing contemporary issues by publishing distinguished research papers that deal with these issues from the perspective of the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah.
3. Following up and monitoring the most prominent trends of scientific activity in the field of the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah by publishing critical reviews of books, news of university theses, and reports of conferences and seminars.
4. Achieving scientific communication between specialists in the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah via evaluating research, exchanging experience, and opening new channels for objective and purposeful criticism.

Scientific Refereeing (Peer-Reviewing)

All research published in the journal is subject to rigorous scientific refereeing by at least two examiners, according to generally accepted scientific standards in that regard.

Areas of Publication in the Journal

1. Scientific research and studies related to the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah and their applications that are characterized by originality, novelty, scientific contribution, and a sound approach.
2. Study and investigation of heritage manuscripts related to the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah with scholarly additions.
3. Reviews and presentations of new books related to the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah.
4. Reports of scientific conferences and seminars related to the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah.
5. Abstracts of distinguished university theses on the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah.
6. Indexes specialized in the field of the principles of jurisprudence and the objectives of the Shari`ah.
7. The issues raised by the editorial board in which scholars and experts write about points that are related to the journal's objectives. Read More