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About RISE
RISE (Review of Islamic Studies and Endeavors) is a peer-reviewed academic journal publishing research in Islamic philosophy, Qur’anic studies, and contemporary Islamic thought. We feature original articles, book reviews, and scholarly reports for an international academic audience.
Book Review — Islam Within: Exploring Its Spiritual Teachings
Originally published on the second pilot issue of RISE “There is so much being written today that concerns the social, political and economic aspects of Islam, to the extent that the…
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Short reflections and essays from contributors to the field of Islamic Studies.
A Critical Review of the Book Shams al-Waḥy Tabrīzī: An Analysis of the Intellectual System of Allameh Tabataba’i
Shams al-Waḥy Tabrīzī, written by Ayatollah Abdollah Javadi Amoli, is an analytical and foundational work…
Rethinking Global Politics: Meta-Theoretical Foundations from Islamic Mysticism
This article challenges the secular-materialist foundations of mainstream International Relations by exploring the meta-theoretical potential…
Interesting Facts About Ghadir Khumm
Did you know that the largest gathering in the life of Prophet Muhammad took place…
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Constructed Reason
A historical view of reason—and, consequently, of science—takes shape through two distinct approaches. In one…
Response to the Objection Regarding the Hellenic Origin of Islamic Philosophy
Explore the origins of Islamic philosophy. Discover how Muslim scholars like Avicenna transformed Greek thought…
The Relationship between Soul and Body from the Perspective of Mulla Sadra
Explore the dynamic relationship between the soul and body in Mulla Sadra’s philosophy. Discover how…
Critical Reading of Orientalism: The Interaction of Scholarly, Colonial, and Religious Motivations
Introduction Orientalism is one of the most significant phenomena in the history of scholarly inquiry…
Research Institute of Hawzah & University: International Student Admissions 2026
The Research Institute of Hawzah and University has officially launched its international student admissions 2026 cycle, offering Master’s and Ph.D. programs for the upcoming academic year. Doctoral programs are offered in the fields of Psychology and Counseling, Economics, Management, Sociology,…
