Subject Scope:
The thematic domains of the Discourse of History (DH) journal encompass: 

- History of the Ahl al-Bayt (the family of the Islamic prophet Muhammad);
- History of Shi‘ism;
- Islamic history;
- History of Islamic civilization; and
- Theoretical discourses in Islam.  

Aims of the Journal:

1. To contribute to the reinforcement of historical studies as a scholarly discipline;  
2. To strengthen historical research, particularly within the geographical heartland of the Islamic world, with special emphasis on Iranian history and the history of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS);  
3. To foster and enrich historical discourse across diverse subfields of historical scholarship;  
4. To support historically grounded research conducted by scholars from a religiously informed epistemological perspective;  
5. To systematically address and resolve historical misconceptions and doubts;  
6. To enhance the depth and rigor of historical analysis in relevant domains; and  
7. To promote historical inquiry beyond political history, extending into social, cultural, and economic dimensions.  

Vision:

1. To attain a measure of scholarly authority and recognition within the field; and  
2. To consolidate and elevate the status of historical knowledge among both Islamic sciences and the broader landscape of the humanities.