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FAQ
What research does Yaqeen Institute publish?
Yaqeen Institute publishes over 260 peer-reviewed papers and research reports on Islamic theology, Qur'anic studies, hadith, Islamic law (fiqh), history, contemporary social issues, counter-Islamophobia research, and applied ethics. All papers are free to read at yaqeeninstitute.org/read/papers.
Are Yaqeen papers peer-reviewed?
Yes. Yaqeen Institute papers go through internal academic review by the Yaqeen research team and external scholarly review before publication. Citations follow standard academic conventions and each paper includes full bibliographic information.
Are Yaqeen research papers free to access?
Yes. Every paper in the Yaqeen library is free to read, free to share, and free to cite in academic and educational work. Yaqeen Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN: 81-2822877) funded by donations, which keeps all research accessible without paywalls or subscriptions.
Who writes Yaqeen research papers?
Yaqeen papers are written by a roster of resident scholars, visiting researchers, and partner academics. Each paper lists its author(s) on the publication page, and full author profiles — including academic credentials and other publications — are linked from yaqeeninstitute.org/team.
How do I cite a Yaqeen Institute paper?
Each Yaqeen paper page provides a citation block with author, title, publication date, and stable URL. Citation typically follows: Author, 'Paper Title,' Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, <date>, https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/<slug>. DOIs are provided for select papers.
Can Yaqeen papers be used in classrooms or study circles?
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