interpretation is a process of uncovering meaning, and the science of qur’anic exegesis is responsible for understanding the divine intent. imami (shi‘a) exegesis is one of the oldest, most dynamic, and deeply rooted exegetical traditions in the islamic world, with its origins tracing back to imam ‘ali (peace be upon him). after him, the other shi‘a imams expanded this exegetical tradition. imami scholars, throughout different historical periods, served as guardians of this heritage and made extensive efforts to preserve and promote it. due to its close connection with the legacy of the ahl al-bayt (peace be upon them), imami exegesis holds exceptional importance and necessity for an accurate and precise understanding of the qur’an. the journal of imami exegesis, affiliated with the qur’an and hadith research institute, is published to fulfill these needs and objectives at an academic and research level.

main thematic areas for articles:

1. re-identification of the nature (concepts and generalities) of imami exegesis

2. the sources of imami exegesis

3. principles and methodology of imami exegesis

4. imami exegesis and the interpretation (ta’wil) of the qur’an

5. the history of imami exegesis

6. exegetical trends within imami scholarship

7. new interpretations of qur’anic verses

8. thematic issues in imami exegesis

9. new exegetical findings in understanding qur’anic verses

10. hadith analysis (fiqh al-hadith) of exegetical narrations

11. methodology of the exegesis of the ahl al-bayt (peace be upon them)

12. orientalists and imami exegesis

13. comparing the principles, methods, and exegesis of imami scholars with other perspectives

14. qur’anic sciences and imami exegesis

15. critique of the principles, methods, trends, and exegetical views within imami scholarship

16. pathology of exegesis