About the Journal

Journal of Afaq al-Sharq (JAS) is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed academic research journal published by the Department of Arabic at Aliah University, Kolkata. It provides a scholarly platform for original research and critical studies in the Arabic language, literature, linguistics, culture, history, and related interdisciplinary fields.(Both in Arabic and English)

The primary mission of the journal is to advance academic inquiry and promote rigorous scholarship in Arabic studies, fostering intellectual engagement among researchers, educators, and students from India and around the world. The journal invites high-quality contributions that reflect innovative approaches, theoretical insights, and empirical investigations pertinent to both classical and modern aspects of the Arabic language and its literary traditions.

All submissions undergo a strict peer-review process by an expert editorial board and field specialists, ensuring the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly merit. The journal welcomes well-researched articles, critical reviews, and interpretive essays that contribute to contemporary debates and enrich the global discourse in Arabic studies.

Published bi-annually, each volume presents a curated collection of research works that highlight emerging trends, contextual analyses, comparative studies, and original interpretations that are relevant to scholars, practitioners, and students of Arabic and humanities disciplines.

The journal not only enhances the research profile of the Department of Arabic at Aliah University but also serves as an important resource for advancing the understanding and appreciation of Arabic language, literature, and cultural heritage in the broader academic community.