Journal Objectives
1. The journal aims to foster cultural and artistic dialogue between Iranian and Arabic-speaking communities by showcasing their literary and artistic achievements.
2. It seeks to introduce Arabic readers to Iran’s rich literary heritage and Iranian readers to the depth of Arabic creative works through in-depth critical studies—both independent and comparative—spanning all literary genres, including classical and modern poetry and prose.
3. The journal promotes mutual understanding, dialogue, and pluralism by highlighting points of convergence between cultures and advocating for openness and tolerance.
4. As a leading academic platform, the journal aspires to attract researchers worldwide and encourage collaboration between Iranian and Arabic universities to advance critical studies in literature and art.
5. It aims to establish a comprehensive literary and critical database, serving as a valuable reference for scholars in Iranian and Arabic literature.
6. The journal seeks to strengthen the University of Tehran’s position as a premier academic institution in Iranian and Arabic studies by publishing distinguished research that enriches literary and critical discourse.
Journal Scope and Themes
Published in Arabic, the journal welcomes rigorous research on the creative works of Arabic and Iranian languages and dialects (such as Persian, Kurdish, Luri, Balochi, Azerbaijani, Pashto, and others) under the following themes:
1. Narrative Studies (Independent or Comparative)
• Quranic stories and other sacred Arabic and Iranian texts
• Arabic and Iranian narrative heritage, particularly literary and historical works
• Modern narrative genres, including novels, short stories, plays, films, and other forms
• The intersection of narrative genres with other literary forms and artistic expressions
• Iranian and Arabic folk narratives, including myths, legends, folktales, proverbs, and riddles
2. Poetic Studies (Independent or Comparative)
• Classical Arabic and Iranian poetry (pre-Islamic and post-Islamic)
• Contemporary and modernist Arabic and Iranian poetry
• The relationship between poetry and other artistic and literary forms
• Arabic and Iranian folk poetry