Aim & Scope

The Journal of Vaqfs reveals the institution of waqf and cultural richness related to the institution of waqf, the cultural heritage formed by waqf, historical and current realities of waqfs in a scholarly manner, it is published in order to publicize the international level scientific studies related to the waqfs.

In the Journal of Vaqfs, the articles in the field of social sciences, dealing with waqf and historical and current problems of the waqf culture in a scholarly perspective and proposing solutions to this issue are included. 

The manuscripts to be sent to the Waqfs Journal are required to be an original work filling a gap in its field or evaluating the previously published works, revealing new and remarkable views of research. The manuscripts, introducing documents, works and personalities related to waqf and the waqf culture, announcing new events are also published.

Period Months
June December

The articles sent to the Journal of Waqfs with a request for publication are subject to preliminary examination by the Editorial Board and at least two academicians who are experts in their fields are sent for review. The copyright of the articles accepted to be published in the Journal of Waqfs with the referee reports and the decision of the Editorial Board is deemed to have been transferred to the General Directorate of Foundations, and a royalty fee is paid to the published articles in accordance with the relevant legislation.