Focus and Scope

NABAWI: Journal of Hadith Studies provide a platform for researchers on hadith and ulum al-hadith. Author can send his research about hadith on any perspective. Nevertherless, We suggest the following broad areas of research:

1. Takhrij and dirasat al-asanid

2. Ulumul Hadith

3. Living Hadith

4. Mukhtalaf Hadith

5. Fiqh al-Hadith

6. Lughat al-hadith

7. Biographical research of ahl al-hadith

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

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Editors

• Abdillah Afabih
• Maulanida Maulanida

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to Nabawi: Journal of Hadith Studies is independently reviewed by at least two reviewers under a double-blind review system.

Editors will email selected reviewers the title and abstract of the submission, along with an invitation to log in to the journal website to complete the review.

Reviewers can:
→ Agree or decline to review
→ Download submissions
→ Submit comments and recommendations

Decisions for publication, amendment, or rejection are based on reviewers’ reports.
In certain cases, the editor may send a manuscript to a third reviewer for further consideration.

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Review Policy for Nabawi Journal of Hadith Studies

Policy Aspect	Description
1. Peer Review Process	The journal follows a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of published articles. All manuscripts are reviewed by qualified experts in the field of Hadith Studies.
2. Reviewer Selection	Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise, experience, and publication record in the relevant area.
3. Double-Blind Peer Review	The identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential to ensure unbiased evaluation.
4. Reviewer Guidelines	Reviewers assess originality, methodology, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards. They provide constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
5. Timely Review	Reviewers are expected to complete assessments within 4–6 weeks. If delays occur, they should inform the editorial office promptly.
6. Editorial Decision	The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor makes the final decision based on reviewers’ feedback: → Accept → Revise → Resubmit → Reject
7. Confidentiality	All manuscripts must be treated as confidential documents. No part should be disclosed or shared outside the review process.
8. Conflict of Interest	Reviewers must declare any potential conflicts that could affect their objectivity in evaluating the manuscript.
9. Revision and Resubmission	Authors receive clear revision guidance and timelines. Revised papers are re-evaluated to ensure required changes are addressed.
10. Continuous Improvement	Feedback from authors and reviewers is welcomed to enhance the transparency and efficiency of the review process.

By implementing this review policy, Nabawi Journal of Hadith Studies upholds academic integrity and contributes to the advancement of Hadith Studies through high-quality research.

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Key Review Points

Reviewers assess manuscripts based on standard academic components.
If the article deviates significantly, reviewers provide comments.

The reviewer will assess the manuscript based on standard article components. If the content deviates significantly, reviewers will provide comments. The key review points are summarized below:

Aspect	Evaluation Criteria
Language Quality	Uses effective, clear, and accessible language without unnecessary academic jargon or verbalism.
Title	Clearly and precisely reflects the content and focus of the manuscript without ambiguity.
Abstract	Summarizes the study’s purpose, methods, results, and main conclusions concisely and coherently.
Purpose	Clearly defined and aligned with the hypothesis or problem statement, and is contextually relevant.
Methods	Describes the methodological steps—data collection, analysis, and validation—with clarity and consistency, ensuring they are properly applied to support transparency and replicability.
Originality & Novelty	Presents new findings not previously addressed in books, classical texts, scholarly works, or web articles.
Findings & Results	Presented clearly, logically connected to the research objectives, and based on valid data.
Discussion	Findings are critically interpreted and dialogued with relevant previous studies, including classical scholarship where applicable.
Clarity & Organization	Manuscript is well-structured, logically developed, and easy to follow.
Tables & Figures	Relevant, accurately titled, referenced in text, and enhance reader understanding.
Conclusion	Clearly addresses the research question, supported by data and analysis presented in the manuscript.
Use of Turāth	Demonstrates strong engagement with classical sources, including validation of narrators (tarjamatu ruwāt) where applicable.
Reference Integrity	References are proportional, relevant, and demonstrate engagement with essential sources—minimum 10 references, 60% primary or recent (last 5 years, except turāth).
Ethics & Integrity	Distinguishes between conjecture and verified facts; avoids redundancy or republication of previous work.

Aspect	Evaluation Criteria
Language Quality	Uses effective, clear, and accessible language without unnecessary academic jargon or verbalism.
Title	Clearly and precisely reflects the content and focus of the manuscript without ambiguity.
Abstract	Summarizes the study’s purpose, methods, results, and main conclusions concisely and coherently.
Purpose	Clearly defined and aligned with the hypothesis or problem statement, and is contextually relevant.
Methods	Described in sufficient detail to allow replication, in accordance with the research design.
Originality & Novelty	Presents new findings not previously addressed in books, classical texts, scholarly works, or web articles.
Findings & Results	Presented clearly, logically connected to the research objectives, and based on valid data.
Discussion	Findings are critically interpreted and dialogued with relevant previous studies, including classical scholarship where applicable.
Clarity & Organization	Manuscript is well-structured, logically developed, and easy to follow.
Tables & Figures	Relevant, accurately titled, referenced in text, and enhance reader understanding.
Conclusion	Clearly addresses the research question, supported by data and analysis presented in the manuscript.
Use of Turāth	Demonstrates strong engagement with classical sources, including validation of narrators (tarjamatu ruwāt) where applicable.
Reference Integrity	References are proportional, relevant, and demonstrate engagement with essential sources—minimum 10 references, 60% primary or recent (last 5 years, except turāth).
Ethics & Integrity	Distinguishes between conjecture and verified facts; avoids redundancy or republication of previous work.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access without charges to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...