Resources

Journals and archives

Islamic studies Journal: Islamic Studies is an internationally peer reviewed research journal, published by Islamic Research Institute, Islamabad, Pakistan, since 1962. It publishes research articles, notes, comments, review-articles and book-reviews in all disciplines of Islamic Studies including the Qur’an, Hadith, Tafsir, Sirah, ‘Ilm al-Kalam, Jurisprudence, Fiqh, Law, Religion, Philosophy, Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology, Culture, Civilization, Economics, Language, Literature, History, Science and Technology. Its contributors include some of the very best scholars from across the world.

International Qur’anic Studies Association (JIQSA): The International Qurʾanic Studies Association is devoted to fostering scholarship of the Qur’an from a variety of academic disciplines, building bridges between different global communities of Qurʾanic scholarship. The Association offers its members opportunities for mutual support, intellectual growth, and professional development.

Journal of Islamic Studies by Oxford University: The Journal of Islamic Studies is a multi-disciplinary publication dedicated to the scholarly study of all aspects of Islam and of the Islamic world. Particular attention is paid to works dealing with history, geography, political science, economics, anthropology, sociology, law, literature, religion, philosophy, international relations, environmental and developmental issues, as well as ethical questions related to scientific research. The Journal seeks to place Islam and the Islamic tradition as its central focus of academic inquiry and to encourage comprehensive consideration of its many facets; to provide a forum for the study of Islam and Muslim societies in their global context; to encourage interdisciplinary studies of the Islamic world that are crossnational and comparative; to promote the diffusion, exchange and discussion of research findings; and to encourage interaction among academics from various traditions of learning.

Hadith and Fiqh

Usul.ai: Usul is an AI-powered platform designed to evolve how Islamic research is done in the twenty-first century, at a time when online research and AI technology are fueling tomorrow's world. (General Islamic research and Usul focused AI tool)

AI Fiqh: AI-Powered Research for Islamic Matters and Jurisprudence. Fiqh Tech pioneers the intersection of Islamic scholarship and modern AI technology, delivering authentic guidance for the global Muslim community. (Useful for fiqh resources and summary)

Kashaf: A search engine which provides Visual analysis of Hadith Isnad tree (Narration routes) highlighting narrators and narrator grades. It attempts to provide a satisfactory and effective visual embodiment for the various needs of users studying the Prophet’s hadiths. The engine also allows the user to study any group of hadiths (whether a known Takhreej collection of hadiths or a private collection) by automating the drawing of a tree, which enables the researcher to identify common links and determine the differences in the reports branches from it. (Isnad Visualizer and useful tool for finding CLs and isnad graphing, but it should be noted that this tool does not always provide all the chains for a report)

Quran

EVQ: Encyclopedia of the [variant] readings of the Qur’an is an open access platform designed to study the reception and transmission history of the Qurʾān. The platform functions as a critical apparatus of the Qur’an; it provides data on the variant readings recorded in the Arabic sources. EvQ was developed thanks to funds and awards through Harvard University. (Quranic manuscripts and variants)

Corpus Coranicum: The website offers systematic access to early Qur'anic manuscripts with images and transliterated text. In parallel, a catalogue of variant readings included in the works of the Islamic scholarly tradition is produced. Based on textual history, the project creates a chronological commentary using methods of literary studies and refering to relevant texts from Antiquity and Late Antiquity. These source texts are accessible in the database "Texts from the World of the Qur'an". The development of the first Muslim community is reconstructed for the first time as the interaction between the Prophet and the first addressees in Mecca and Medina. (Quranic manuscripts, academic commentary and Quranic variants)

QuranWow: Multilingual Quran app that can provide a side by side translation.

Quran Morphology: An online tool for in-depth linguistic study of the Qur’an, offering detailed morphological analysis of Quranic Arabic. It breaks down every word into roots, lemmas, and grammatical forms, enabling users to explore how words and patterns occur throughout the text. (Grammar tool)

Arabic

Ghareeb: Ghareeb.app is a free online tool for studying Classical Arabic vocabulary that lets you quickly search across the most respected classical Arabic dictionaries in one place. It combines authoritative lexicons such as al-Mufradat fi Gharib al-Quran, Mukhtar al-Sihah, Al-Qamus al-Muhit, Lisan al-Arab, and Lane’s Lexicon with an AI-powered summary feature that synthesizes definitions for clearer understanding. (Arabic Grammar tool)

History

Sacred Footsteps: sacred footsteps is an online publication and podcast dedicated to Muslim-centred travel, history, culture, and spirituality. It offers richly researched articles, guides, and stories that highlight overlooked aspects of Islamic heritage, challenge Orientalist narratives, and explore sacred places and historical figures from around the world. With travel features aimed at Muslim and spiritually minded explorers, cultural insights, photography, and conversations with writers and scholars, Sacred Footsteps brings depth, perspective, and meaning to journeys through Muslim history and civilizational landscapes. 

The Caliphate A.S blog: This blog explores the rich and diverse history of the Islamic world—from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the emergence of the early Caliphates to the golden age of science, art, and philosophy uncovering the stories that shaped entire civilizations.

The Academic Studies blog: This blog is dedicated to various aspects of Islamic studies. It is authored and maintained by Abu Ihsān.

Islamic Origins: Blog of Joshua J. Little, a Research Fellow at the Department of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Origins at the University of Groningen. He received an MPhil in Islamic Studies & History and a DPhil in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the origins, transmission, and regionality of Hadith; proto-Sunnī Hadith criticism; modern methods of Hadith analysis, especially the isnad-cum-matn analysis; and the collection and canonisation of the Quran.

Dr. Jonathan Browns blog: Jonathan Brown is the Alwaleed bin Talal Chair of Islamic Civilization in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He received his BA in History from Georgetown University in 2000 and his doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Chicago in 2006. Dr. Brown has studied and conducted research in countries such as Egypt, Syria, Turkey, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, South Africa, India, Indonesia and Iran. 

YouTube 

Lisan Arabi: Lisan Arabi is an educational YouTube channel that offers a wide range of high-quality resources for those who want to learn Arabic and English, explore World literature, and enjoy great stories and poetry. Our content includes audiobooks, lectures, and lessons that cover a diverse range of topics. We are passionate about promoting education, knowledge, and cultural exchange, and our channel is the perfect destination for language enthusiasts, students, educators, and anyone who loves to learn. Subscribe to our channel today and start your journey of discovery!

Oasis of Wisdom: To make scholarship from the Islamic tradition more widely accessible as well as highlight the influence of Muslim thinkers on the modern world, hosted by Ahmad Qadri.

Al-Muqaddimah: Salam and welcome to Al Muqaddimah! Created and run by Syawish, this channel is dedicated to exploring the detailed and often overlooked history of Muslim societies, from the spread of Islam to the story of al-Andalus. Approaching the subject from a strictly historical, liberal, and secular perspective, Al Muqaddimah seeks to answer important questions and make Islamic history more accessible to a wider audience.

The channel of Dr. Usaama Al-Azami: Welcome to my YouTube channel where I interview scholars, authors and activists on a range of topics to draw out Islamic perspectives on the modern and premodern world.

Cambridge Muslim College: Institution of higher education specialised in the Islamic sciences. Academic Programmes | Research | Online Learning | Community.

Arabic 101 Academy: Live classes, coursebooks, free video courses, unique resources ... Arabic101 is the best destination for mastering the Quran at any level.