Ihyaussunnah: Journal of Ulumul Hadith and Living Sunnah

Focus and Scope

P-ISSN: 2809-1787 | E-ISSN: 2830-5108

Journal Aims Scholarly Vision and Dissemination Goals

Ihyaussunnah: Journal of Ulumul Hadith and Living Sunnah is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Postgraduate Program of UIN Alauddin Makassar. The journal aims to serve as a distinguished international forum for scholars, researchers, and academicians to disseminate original research, critical reflections, and innovative conceptual frameworks in the field of Hadith studies (Ulumul Hadith) and empirical manifestations of the Prophet's traditions (Living Sunnah) across global and regional sociocultural contexts.

Classical & Modern Ulumul Hadith Empirical Living Sunnah

Primary Research Scopes

1. Ulumul Hadith & Textual Hermeneutics

Sanad & Matn Criticism Methodological inquiries into Isnad transmission networks, Rijal al-Hadith, Jarh wa Ta'dil, Ilal al-Hadith, and authenticity verification methodologies.

Hermeneutics & Semiotics Linguistic, structural, thematic, and hermeneutical exegesis of prophetic traditions addressing both classical and contemporary hermeneutical theories.

2. Living Sunnah & Sociocultural Realities

Empirical & Anthropological Studies Phenomenological, ethnographic, and sociological observations on how prophetic traditions are internalized, ritualized, and practiced in community life.

Local Custom & Religious Expressions Intersections between the Prophet's Sunnah and indigenous practices, vernacular rituals, local wisdom, and living Islamic cultures.

3. Contemporary Discourse & Interdisciplinary Hadith

Hadith & Modern Challenges Critical examinations of prophetic teachings regarding human rights, gender equity, eco-theology, bioethics, pluralism, and statecraft.

Interdisciplinary Approaches Engagement of hadith literature with modern disciplines including history, philosophy, law, psychology, and public health.

4. Digital Hadith, Historiography & Orientalism

Digital Humanities in Hadith Computational hadith analysis, metadata tagging, digital corpora, mobile applications, and online transmission dynamics.

Western Scholarship & Historiography Comparative and historiographical studies of hadith literature, including critical engagement with Western orientalist scholarship and revisionist debates.

Accepted Article Types

1. Original Research Articles Rigorous qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method field and library investigations that offer substantial empirical or theoretical contributions.

2. Conceptual & Hermeneutical Studies In-depth analyses constructing, questioning, or refining conceptual models, epistemic frameworks, or textual interpretation methodologies.

3. Critical Review Essays Comprehensive analytical reviews synthesizing recent developments, scholarly debates, and future roadmaps in hadith research.

Manuscript Selection Benchmarks

Thematic Fit Direct alignment with Ulumul Hadith or living Sunnah inquiries.

Originality Clear novelty addressing gaps in existing scholarly literature.

Methodological Rigor Robust textual critique or systematic empirical field analysis.

Global Repertoire Primary citations from reputable international peer-reviewed sources.

Unsure If Your Manuscript Fits Our Scope? Authors may contact the editorial team with an abstract to inquire about topic suitability prior to submission.

Consult Editorial Board

Manuscripts outside the disciplinary boundaries of Hadith studies or those lacking rigorous academic references will be declined during initial screening without entering the peer review process. Authors are strongly encouraged to inspect recent issues of Ihyaussunnah to ensure thematic relevance and methodological compatibility.