Aims and Scope

Karachi Islamicus is an academic journal dedicated to the research and scholarship of religions, faith traditions, and spiritual philosophies across the world. It serves as a forum for scholars to engage in objective, analytical, and critical discussions on religious history, theology, philosophy, science, arts, culture, archaeology, law, and jurisprudence. The journal highlights the contributions of religious communities in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, fostering scholarly discourse on the role of religion in historical and contemporary contexts.

The journal covers a wide range of religious traditions, including but not limited to:

• Islam
• Christianity
• Judaism
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Sikhism
• Jainism
• Zoroastrianism
• Taoism
• Confucianism
• Shintoism
• Indigenous and Tribal Religions
• New Religious Movements and Interfaith Studies

Karachi Islamicus explores these traditions in a scholarly and rational manner, emphasizing universal values such as compassion, tolerance, coexistence, and social justice. The journal aims to interpret religious teachings in ways that reflect their dynamic role in the intellectual, ethical, and scientific progress of the modern world.

The journal covers a broad spectrum of academic domains, including:

• Religious History and Comparative Religion
• Sacred Texts and Scriptural Studies
• Theology and Doctrinal Development
• Law, Ethics, and Jurisprudence in Religious Traditions
• Philosophy of Religion and Metaphysics
• Science and Religion: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
• Religious Arts, Architecture, and Cultural Heritage
• Interfaith Dialogue and Pluralism
• Religious Influence on Social and Political Systems
• Spirituality, Mysticism, and Sufism
• Gender and Religion
• Religion and Environmental Ethics
• Archaeology and the Study of Ancient Religious Sites
• The Role of Religion in Education and Society
• Religious Traditions in the Digital Age

Karachi Islamicus fosters dialogue among traditionalist, conservative, and modernist schools of thought across different religions, striving to find balanced perspectives on contemporary social, political, economic, and ethical challenges. The journal also serves as a bridge between religious and academic communities, promoting meaningful engagement between scholars from different faith backgrounds.

Additionally, Karachi Islamicus facilitates access to valuable religious discourse by translating scholarly works, speeches, and research papers from various languages—particularly from highly qualified religious scholars—into English, making them accessible to a global readership. Through this, the journal endeavors to enhance interfaith understanding and foster a deeper connection between the religious traditions of the East and the West.