Faculty of Arts Journal: Second Issue Released
The second issue of the Journal of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, published by the Islamic University of Minnesota, has recently been released. Dated Jumada al-Akhirah 1447 AH - December 2025, the issue comes as part of the University’s ongoing efforts to support scientific research and promote specialized academic publishing in the fields of arts and humanities.
The issue spans approximately 219 pages and includes seven peer-reviewed research papers prepared by scholars from several Arab countries, including Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Algeria, and Bahrain. This academic and geographic diversity enriches the journal’s scholarly content and strengthens its presence within the Arab academic community.
The published studies address a wide range of topics, including historical studies, Islamic and Andalusian history, theological and Islamic studies, as well as research in political science and media studies. The issue also features a research report analyzing the Israeli–Iranian war through Hebrew newspapers, adding a contemporary analytical dimension that engages with current regional developments.
The issue was published under the supervision of a specialized editorial board headed by Professor Dr. Abdulbaqi Al-Sayyid Abdulhadi Al-Qattan, with Dr. Mohammed Saeed Salah Athamneh serving as Managing Editor and Dr. Sahar Al-Samadi as Editorial Secretary, alongside a distinguished group of academics from various Arab universities and scientific institutions.
The journal also includes an international scientific advisory board chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Ismail Hamed Ismail, with members comprising professors and researchers from several Arab and foreign countries, further enhancing the journal’s academic standing and reaffirming its commitment to internationally recognized scholarly standards.
In addition, the issue outlines the journal’s publication guidelines, emphasizing the adoption of a confidential peer-review process conducted by international reviewers and the acceptance of original research in both Arabic and English. The editorial board retains the right to accept or reject submissions in accordance with established academic standards, while noting that the opinions expressed in the published works represent those of their respective authors.
The issue concludes with an editorial statement highlighting the journal’s mission and academic objectives, commending the efforts of the editorial board, the Research Unit, and all contributors, and affirming the journal’s continued commitment to development and the publication of future issues that serve rigorous scientific research and enrich the Arab scholarly library.
