About the Journal
The Journal of Shi‘a Islamic Studies (JSIS) is a refereed academic journal published quarterly by ICAS Press for the Islamic College in London. The journal conscientiously aims to provide a scholarly platform for critical and informed articles in all fields of Shi‘a studies, including but not limited to, theology, philosophy, mysticism, law, jurisprudence, politics, history, Qur’an and hadith studies. Such articles will cover the most debate-worthy issues in the aforementioned fields in the hope of ultimately contributing to the resolution of various theoretical, methodological, and practical dilemmas encountered in Shi‘a Islamic studies.
JSIS also introduces and presents a variety of classical Shi‘a works that may be academically valuable to researchers in this field but have remained largely unknown to them. The journal dedicates a section of its publication to the critical assessment and vigorous review of books and publications, both old and new, concerning Shi‘a studies.
It is hoped that through such efforts JSIS will remain a valuable reference and resource for those researching and undertaking Shi‘a studies.
Editorial Board
Dr. Ahmad Jalali
The Islamic College, UK
Mr. A. De Martino
The Islamic College, UK
Prof. H. Algar
University of California, USA
Dr. A. A. Allawi
Independent researcher
Mr. M. I. Asaria
Independent researcher
Prof. H. Ayatollahy
Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran
Dr. E. Bazzi
Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Dr. A. Cancian
The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, UK
Dr. A. Dastmalchian
King’s College London, London, UK
Prof. R. Gleave
University of Exeter, UK
Dr. N. Haider
Barnard College/Columbia University, New York, USA
Dr. J. Husain
Independent researcher
Dr. R. El-Husseini
The Graduate Center, CUNY, USA
Dr. M. Ipgrave
Church of England, UK
Dr. M. Javadi
University of Qum, Iran
Prof. H. Landolt
The Institute of Isma’ili Studies, London, UK
Prof. W. Madelung
University of Oxford, UK
Dr. R. Masterton
The Islamic College, London, UK
Prof. J. Morris
Boston College, USA
Dr. J. A. Morrow
Ivy Tech, Indiana, USA
Dr. A. J. Newman
The University of Edinburgh, UK
Dr. L. Peerwani
Al-Hedayah Academy Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Dr. S. A. Salehi
Independent Researcher
Dr. M. Samiei
University of Tehran, Iran
Prof. L. Takim
McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
Dr. A Vanzan
University of Milan, Italy
Prof. B. Wheeler
United States Naval Academy, Maryland, USA
Guidelines for Contributors
Contributors are requested to familiarise themselves with the guidelines laid out for the journal.
Past Issues
Past issues of the Journal of Shi‘a Islamic Studies (JSIS)