Aims:

The journal of Studies of Quran Reading (SQR) aims to advance scholarly engagement with the Quran by promoting rigorous, interdisciplinary research on its reading, recitation, interpretation, and cultural impact. As a double-blind, peer-reviewed, open-access journal, SQR is committed to fostering academic excellence and inclusivity by providing a timely publication platform for original research, critical analyses, and scholarly reviews. Aligned with the mission of Al-Mustafa International University, the journal seeks to disseminate emerging trends and scholarly advances in Quranic sciences to students, researchers, and the global academic community. SQR prioritizes rapid online publication and enhanced visibility through social media dissemination (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram), ensuring that authors benefit from a transparent, efficient, and widely accessible scholarly communication process.

Scope:

The journal of Studies of Quran Reading (SQR) welcomes original contributions that explore the multifaceted dimensions of Quranic reading (Qira’at) and recitation, encompassing both classical and contemporary approaches. The journal’s scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:  

- Foundational principles and methodologies of Quranic readings (Qira’at);  
- Comparative studies linking Qira’at with tafsir (interpretation), adab (literature), balagha (rhetoric), fiqh (jurisprudence), waqf (endowment), and related Islamic disciplines;  
- Structural and textual analysis of canonical and non-canonical readings;  
- Historical and chronological investigation of the development and transmission of readings;  
- Theological and epistemological justification of variant readings;  
- Critical evaluation of Orientalist perspectives on Quranic recitation;  
- Literary, rhetorical, and melodic (musical) dimensions of the Quranic text;  
- Pedagogical approaches to teaching Quranic memorization (hifz) and recitation;  
- Revival, critique, and comparative analysis of classical heritage in the science of Qira’at;  
- Thematic and comparative interpretation of Quranic verses directly related to the concept and practice of reading/recitation.  

SQR encourages interdisciplinary, innovative, and methodologically sound research that contributes to the dynamic and evolving field of Quranic studies.