The "Ayeneh Ma‘refat" is a Persian phrase that is a metaphor for Islamic Philosophy and Theology. "Ayeneh Ma'refat" is an open access double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly journal published by Shahid Beheshti University which publish original full-length articles to all related fields of Islamic Philosophy and Theology, Religious Studies, Mysticism, Ethics, and Interdisciplinary Studies in the earlier mentioned fields.

The Journal Name of "Ayeneh Ma'refat"

The word "Ma'refat" (معرفت) in Persian means knowledge, recognition, awareness, or understanding. It is particularly used in philosophical, mystical, and religious contexts, referring to a deep and conscious perception of truth or reality. In mysticism, "Ma'refat" signifies the recognition of God or the essence of existence, which is achieved through contemplation, inner experience, and spirituality. In everyday language, "Ma'refat" can also imply awareness of various subjects or possessing intellect and ethical values. For example:

• Religious "Ma'refat": Understanding the principles and beliefs of religion.
• Human "Ma'refat": Recognizing moral and human values.

The title “Ayeneh Ma’refat” (آینه معرفت) is a phrase that carries deep metaphorical significance. The meanings of its two components are:

1. "Ayeneh": A mirror symbolizes clarity, purity, and the reflection of truth. The mirror shows reality without distortion, allowing one to see oneself or others. In literary and mystical contexts, a mirror often represents a pure heart or a clear mind capable of perceiving the truth.
2. "Ma’refat" (Knowledge): "Ma’refat" refers to profound and conscious understanding of truth, knowledge, or the Divine. It signifies a level of insight beyond superficial knowledge, leading to deeper spiritual or inner comprehension.

The Metaphor in “Ayeneh Ma’refat”

The title metaphorically suggests a medium that reflects knowledge and truth as they are. It implies that by contemplating or studying this “mirror,” one can achieve a clearer and deeper understanding of oneself, the world, or the Divine.

“Ayeneh Ma’refat” represents a source or instrument likened to a mirror that provides clarity, honesty, and illumination for understanding and perceiving truth. The journal contains scientific, philosophical, or mystical articles, which reflects its mission of conveying knowledge and wisdom.

Print ISSN: 2251-8010

Electronic ISSN: 2588-512X

Editor-in-Chief: Reza Saeidi, PhD.

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Ayeneh Ma’refat, established in 2001, is a double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly journal, owned, managed & published by Shahid Beheshti University. The journal publishes original research articles that lead to the novel knowledge, innovation and understanding of the field of Islamic Philosophy and Theology, Religious Studies, Mysticism, Ethics, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The journal scope includes but are not restricted to, the following areas:

• Islamic Philosophy
• Islamic Theology
• Religious Studies
• Peripatetic Philosophy
• Illuminative Philosophy
• Ancient Greece Philosophy
• Neoplatonic Philosophy
• Middle Ages Philosophy
• Contemporary Philosophy
• Islamic Theology
• Judaic Theology
• Christian Theology
• Mysticism
• Ethics

Journal of Ayeneh Ma’refat is accredited by the Scientific Publications Commission of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The journal has been ranked as Grade A in the latest evaluation of science, research and technology.

Language

The journal is published in Persian, with abstracts provided in English.

Publication Frequency

The Ayeneh Ma’refat is published quarterly.

Policies

1. Open Access Policy

To make freely public accessibility to research with the aim of greater global exchange of knowledge, this journal provides open access to its published articles.

2. Copyright Notice

Authors of the published articles in this journal retain the copyright of their articles and will be able to archive pre-print, post-print, and publisher's versions.

All Articles published in the are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

3. Archiving

In addition to indexing database, this journal utilizes digital archive to guarantee long-term digital preservation and restoration. Some of them, can be find here.

Article Processing Charges (APC)

Shahid Beheshti University is supporting most of the publishing costs of the Ayeneh Ma’refat. However, to fullfill the remained part of publications fees, the journal ask authors Submission Fees & Article Processing Charge (APC) which could be found here.

Subscription

Journal of Ayeneh Ma’refat is published as an open access electronic journal, so there is no subscription fee for audiences.

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Publisher

Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

Sources of Support

Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.

Contact Information

Address: Journal of Ayeneh Ma’refat, Shahid Beheshti University, Evin, Tehran, Iran.
Phone: +98 (021) 29905694
E-mail: ayenehmarefat@sbu.ac.ir