Social Theories of Muslim Thinkers

Social Theories of Muslim Thinkers (JSTMT) is a peer-reviewed, open-access quarterly journal published by the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Tehran. The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarly inquiry, critical debates, and original research in the sociology and social thought of the Islamic world, bridging classical intellectual traditions with contemporary social inquiries.

Mission and Objectives

Muslim intellectual history is rich with profound social, philosophical, and civilizational reflections that offer foundational insights for developing indigenous and faith-informed approaches to the humanities and social sciences. Social Theories of Muslim Thinkers provides an academic platform for diverse scholarly perspectives, aiming to:

• Reconstruct the Social Sciences: Develop novel theoretical and methodological frameworks grounded in Islamic intellectual heritage and classical scholarship;
• Critical Inquiry into Modern Humanities: Foster rigorous philosophical and epistemological critiques of contemporary humanities and investigate their intricate relationship with religion;
• Reinterpretation and Re-examine: Contextualize, and critique the social and political thought of prominent classical and modern Muslim scholars;
• Historical and Civilizational Contexts: Investigate the social conditions, intellectual traditions, and institutional environments that shaped Muslim social theories through history;
• Empirical and Applied Inquiries: Explore the practical and empirical application of Islamic social thought and sciences in addressing contemporary social issues, institutions, and public policy;
• Comparative Studies: Encourage comparative analyses between Islamic social thought and Western or non-Islamic traditions in sociology, philosophy and political theory.

Types of Contributions

The journal welcomes original research papers, theoretical and conceptual analyses, critical review articles, and comparative studies across sociology, political science, history, philosophy, and related disciplines within the humanities and social sciences.