Post-Publication Discussion

el-Noorda: Interdisciplinary Journal of Qur’an and Hadith welcomes constructive discussion of published articles. Scholarly exchange may clarify arguments, identify limitations, offer alternative interpretations, and bring errors or integrity concerns to the journal’s attention.

1. Scope of Discussion

Readers may submit comments addressing an article’s methods, sources, evidence, interpretation, conclusions, or implications. Contributions should engage directly with the published work and offer a clear scholarly purpose.

2. How to Submit a Comment

Send the contribution through the journal’s official editorial contact channel. Include:

• The article title, author names, and DOI or article URL.
• The contributor’s name, affiliation where applicable, and contact details.
• A clear explanation of the issue or argument.
• Relevant references or supporting evidence.
• A disclosure of any competing interests.

3. Standards of Scholarly Exchange

Comments must be relevant, evidence-based, and respectful. Criticism should address scholarly claims rather than personal characteristics, identities, or presumed motives. Abusive language, unsupported accusations, and disclosure of private information are unacceptable.

Differences in religious interpretation or theoretical perspective are legitimate subjects of discussion when expressed through careful argument and appropriate evidence.

4. Editorial Assessment

The editorial team will assess relevance, clarity, significance, and supporting evidence. Contributions may be returned for revision, assessed by an independent expert, or declined if they do not meet the journal’s standards. Submission does not guarantee publication.

5. Author Response

Authors will normally be invited to respond to substantive criticism of their published work. Responses should address the issues raised directly and respectfully. An author’s decision not to respond does not prevent the journal from considering a well-supported contribution.

6. Publication and Linking

Where a comment or response is accepted for publication, the journal will identify it clearly and link it to the article concerned. The editor may conclude an exchange once the principal arguments have been adequately presented.

7. Errors and Integrity Concerns

Concerns suggesting factual error, unreliable findings, or misconduct will be handled through the relevant correction or research-integrity procedure. Confidential evidence should be submitted privately to the editorial office rather than included in a public comment.

The journal does not impose a time limit on reporting credible concerns about the integrity of its published record.