Editorial Policy

Last Updated: October 29, 2025.

1. CONTENT CREATION PHILOSOPHY

Our editorial approach balances traditional Islamic scholarship with modern educational methods. We maintain the highest standards of integrity while making complex religious concepts accessible to contemporary audiences.

2. RESEARCH AND SOURCING STANDARDS

All content is grounded in established Islamic sources and scholarly traditions:

  • Primary Sources: Quran and authenticated Hadith collections form our foundation
  • Classical Scholarship: Reference to recognized classical scholars and their works
  • Contemporary Scholarship: Engagement with reputable modern Islamic scholars
  • Multiple Perspectives: Consideration of different madhahib where applicable
  • Contextual Understanding: Historical and linguistic context consideration

3. CONTENT CREATION PROCESS

Our rigorous editorial process ensures quality and accuracy:

3.1 Research Phase

  • Comprehensive study of primary sources
  • Consultation of multiple classical commentaries
  • Review of contemporary scholarly opinions
  • Verification of source authenticity and chains

3.2 Drafting Phase

  • Structured organization of complex topics
  • Clear distinction between established rulings and personal reflection
  • Contextualization for modern application
  • Accessible language without compromising accuracy

3.3 Review and Approval

  • Fact-checking against source material
  • Theological consistency review
  • Clarity and accessibility assessment
  • Final human editorial approval before publication

4. AI ASSISTANCE TRANSPARENCY

In our commitment to technological advancement while maintaining editorial integrity:

  • Human Direction: All research direction, theological positions, and argument structures are human-determined
  • AI as Tool: Artificial intelligence may assist in drafting, organizing, or refining language
  • Editorial Control: Human editors maintain full creative and theological control
  • Final Approval: All content receives final human review and approval
  • Responsibility: Human publishers take full responsibility for all published content

5. THEOLOGICAL INTEGRITY

We maintain strict theological standards:

  • Aqeedah Compliance: Content aligns with orthodox Islamic beliefs
  • Fiqh Transparency: Clear identification of scholarly differences
  • Source Citation: Proper attribution of opinions and rulings
  • Balance and Moderation: Avoidance of extremes in interpretation

6. EDUCATIONAL FOCUS

Our content serves specific educational purposes:

  • Personal Development: Supporting individual spiritual growth
  • Knowledge Foundation: Building understanding of Islamic fundamentals
  • Critical Thinking: Encouraging thoughtful engagement with texts
  • Practical Application: Connecting classical knowledge to modern life

7. CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES

We are committed to accuracy and continuous improvement:

  • Error Correction: Prompt correction of identified errors with transparency
  • Content Updates: Regular review and updating of existing content
  • Reader Feedback: Serious consideration of reader suggestions and concerns
  • Version Tracking: Maintenance of content update records

8. LEGAL AND ETHICAL COMPLIANCE

Our editorial practices comply with applicable standards including constitutional protections for educational and religious content under Article 19(1)(a) and 25 of the Indian Constitution, and relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 governing digital content creation and distribution.

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE

We implement multiple quality control measures:

  • Peer review process for complex topics
  • Cross-referencing with multiple authoritative sources
  • Regular editorial training and development
  • Continuous process improvement

10. EDITORIAL INDEPENDENCE

We maintain complete editorial independence:

  • No external influence on content decisions
  • No commercial considerations affecting editorial integrity
  • No political or organizational affiliations influencing content
  • Commitment to truth and accuracy above all other considerations

11. READER ENGAGEMENT

We value our readers and maintain open channels for:

  • Content suggestions and topic requests
  • Scholarly corrections and improvements
  • General feedback and engagement
  • Serious academic discussion

12. POLICY UPDATES

This editorial policy may be updated to reflect evolving standards and practices. Significant changes will be noted in the revision history.

For editorial inquiries or corrections: Please contact us through our standard communication channels with specific details and supporting evidence.

Guest Post Policy

Thank you for your interest in contributing to Islamjourney.org. Currently, we are not accepting guest posts due to resource constraints in reviewing, editing, and formatting submissions to maintain our standards of uniformity and authenticity.

We appreciate your understanding and patience. If this policy changes in the future, we will update this notice accordingly.

Thank you for your continued support.