About the Conference Proceedings Series

Under the auspices of the juridical administrator of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi Al-Karbalaii (May his glory last.) and the care of the Secretary-General, Mr. Hasan Resheed Jawad Al-Abaichi (May his success last.), the Department of the Holy Quran House at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein is holding the Seventh Annual International Imam Hussein (PBUH) Conference in cooperation with the Presidency of the University of Kufa/Faculty of Education, the Presidency of the University of Wasit and the Presidency of Al-Hamdaniya University for the period (21-22/7/2026) corresponding to (7-8 Safar 1448 AH).

 

Conference Overview

The University of Kufa/Faculty of Education is holding its Seventh Annual Imam Hussein (PBUH) International Conference, entitled "The Quranic Foundations in the Thought of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (PBUH): A Study of Methodology and Approach," under the slogan "O Comforter of the Believers." The conference is being held in cooperation with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, the University of Wasit, and the University of Hamdaniya. The conference aims to discuss the Quranic foundations of Imam Al-Hasan (PBUH), who, after his father, was a pioneer in implementing the rulings of the Holy Quran as a way of life and a path to salvation.

 

Conference Objectives

  1. To reveal the interpretive heritage of Imam al-Hasan (PBUH).
  2. To demonstrate the status of Imam al-Hasan (PBUH) by highlighting his

         Quranic virtues.

 

Conference Themes

1- Interpretive Theme

2- Doctrinal Theme

3- Jurisprudential Theme

4- Theme of Quranic Sciences

5- Theme of Life Security

6- Theme of Quranic Foundations in Countering Terrorism

7- Theme of Linguistic and Literary Studies

8- Theme of Quranic Peace in the Truce of Imam al-Hasan (PBUH)

 

Target Groups:

Specialized academic and Hawza researchers, graduate students, and anyone interested in the interpretive heritage of the Imams of Ahlulbayt (PBUT).

 

Type of Scientific Participation

Research-based, with participation by researchers conducting research in accordance with the scientific and methodological standards recognized in Iraqi universities.

 

 

Conference Participation & Submission Guidelines

The Organizing Committee of the 7th Annual International Imam Hussain (PBUH) Conference cordially invites academic researchers, seminary (Hawza) scholars, and postgraduate students to submit their research. To ensure acceptance, all submissions must comply with the following standards:

1. Scientific & Methodological Requirements

  1. Thematic Relevance: The manuscript must directly align with one of the eight official conference tracks focusing on the “Quranic Foundations in the Thought of Imam Al-Hassan Al-Mujtaba (PBUH): A Reading of Method and Approach.”

  2. Originality: Submissions must be entirely original and innovative. The paper must not have been previously published or concurrently submitted to any other journal or conference.

  3. Academic Rigor: Authors must strictly adhere to the established methodological and scientific research standards approved by Iraqi universities and research institutions, ensuring precise textual citations and documentation.

2. Technical & Formatting Specifications

  1. File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted strictly in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) via the official electronic submission link.

  2. Journal Style Adherence: The manuscript formatting, referencing, and structure must comply with the publication guidelines of the Huda Al-Thaqalayn Peer-Reviewed Journal, affiliated with the Holy Quran House at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain.

3. Peer Review & Publication Outcomes

  1. Peer Review Process: All submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review evaluation by two independent specialized experts using a standardized appraisal form to guarantee objective and high-quality outcomes.

  2. Conference Deliverables:

    • Accepted papers will be compiled and printed in the official Conference Proceedings.

    • Outstanding and high-impact papers will be officially published in the Huda Al-Thaqalayn Peer-Reviewed Journal.

    • The conference themes will serve as a foundational platform for proposing future postgraduate research topics (Master's and Ph.D.).

Peer Review Mechanism

Research papers are peer-reviewed using a pre-prepared form that is sent to two scientific experts specializing in the research topic.

 

Conference Outcomes

Recommendations are collected from the researchers participating in the conference and announced in the final proceedings of the conference. These recommendations include recommendations to hold the conference periodically and annually under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The research papers are printed in the conference proceedings, and some of the rigorous research papers are published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal affiliated with the Holy Quran House at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein. It also serves as a special platform for academic study topics for Master's and Doctoral degrees based on the conference themes.

 

Preliminary Information:

  • Conference Date: July 21-22, 2026
  • Venue: The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein
  • Organizing Body: The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, University of Kufa
  • Publisher: The peer-reviewed journal "Huda Al-Thaqalayn" affiliated with the Holy Quran House at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein
  • To submit a paper, click here.

  University of Wasit, and University of Hamdaniya.

 

Call for Participation

The conference invites researchers, academics, and specialists to actively participate by submitting their scientific research and contributing to enriching the discussion on (The Quranic Foundations in the Thought of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (PBUH): A Study of Methodology and Approach).