Aims and Scope

Rationale
Mutawatir: Jurnal Keilmuan Tafsir Hadith is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarship on the Qur’an and Hadith by integrating classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic methodologies. In an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, these foundational texts play a crucial role in shaping Muslim thought, practice, and identity across diverse cultural, social, and political contexts. The journal aims to provide a rigorous academic platform for original research and critical inquiry, fostering dialogue between traditional Islamic sciences and modern disciplines within the humanities and social sciences.
 
Scope and Areas of Interest

The journal focuses specifically on Qur’anic and Hadith studies while encouraging interdisciplinary engagement. It welcomes original research articles, theoretical analyses, and critical reviews in areas including, but not limited to:

  • Linguistic, literary, and hermeneutical approaches to the Qur’an and Hadith
  • Hadith transmission, isnād studies, and authority formation
  • Classical and contemporary tafsīr traditions
  • The role of Qur’an and Hadith in Islamic law, ethics, and theology
  • Reception and interpretation of Qur’an and Hadith in modern contexts
  • Qur’an and Hadith in education, media, and digital environments
  • Comparative, cross-cultural, and translation studies
Focus and Contribution
The journal conceptualizes the Qur’an and Hadith as dynamic and evolving traditions that are continuously interpreted and negotiated across time and space. It particularly encourages:
  • Studies that bridge classical exegetical heritage and contemporary global challenges.
  • Empirical and field-based research on lived Islam and textual engagement.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches that situate Qur’anic and Hadith studies within broader academic discourses.
Readership
The journal is intended for scholars, researchers, and graduate students specializing in Qur’anic and Hadith studies and related disciplines. By maintaining an internationally diverse editorial board and authorship, Mutawatir seeks to promote global scholarly exchange and advance the field.