The Islamic University of Rotterdam (IUR) has a heavy and important task in the West; first of all Islam will be taught by Muslim and non-Muslim scholars. This institution should also fulfill a responsible task as a bridge between Islamic World and Western countries, especially by influencing the public opinion and dealing with the public debates. Also the problems of integration of Muslims into the western societies without losing their own norms and values take our high priority. We cannot sit by and watch while the western secular universities try to appropriate the task of education of Muslim chaplains and moral guides, who will serve for the Muslim community.

The University means education and research. For research aspect, we would like to publish an academic journal which may contribute to solve some social problems firstly in the Netherlands and secondly in the whole world. The name of this academic journal is The Journal of Rotterdam Islamic and Social Sciences (JRISS).

We are inviting you to join to this heavy task as an author for an academic article for RISSS. The RISS will be published one time per year and will become an referred academic journal about Islamic and Social subjects. We would like to inform you that the scientific-professional and Islamic Journal The Journal of Rotterdam Islamic and Social Sciences (JRISS) has been published in English and will be circulated internationally. The Journal focuses on themes such as philosophy, epistemology, study of religion and comparative studies, takes a critical-analytical approach to the most important contemporary theoretical issues and questions, and aims to create a place for conversation among the elite, scholars, and experts of the above fields about Islamic and Social subjects. The Editorial Board and the Journal's scientific advisors (please find a list of them attached) hope to provide a place to exchange of ideas among the elite of various cultural, religious, and philosophical fields throughout the world.