ReOrientations
The Blog of the Critical Muslim Studies Project
Welcome to ReOrientations, the blog of the Critical Muslim Studies project. This blog is for those interested in navigating the post-Western world, exploring the Islamicate, and challenging Eurocentrism. While Muslimness and its epistemologies are central to Critical Muslim Studies, ReOrientations welcomes a diverse range of topics that extend beyond Muslim identities, histories, and diasporas.
To get a sense of what we publish, explore our list of blogs. You can also engage further with the Critical Muslim Studies project by listening to Radio ReOrient, now hosted by the New Books Network, or by reading our peer-reviewed journal, ReOrient, published by Pluto Journals.
What We Publish
We begin with the premise that we live in an increasingly post-Western world, where there is an urgent need for critical thinking that Eurocentrism does not bind. We welcome contributions that offer original insights into these themes, whether through theoretical engagement, historical analysis, or contemporary reflections.
Accompanying Material
Once your blog has been reviewed and accepted for publication, please provide:
- A short author bio (up to 50 words).
- A logline summarising the blog’s argument for promotional purposes.
- Your social media handle (e.g., X, formerly Twitter) for tagging in promotional posts.
- Five keywords to improve searchability.
Contributor Guidelines: Length, Style, and Structure
- Word Count: Posts should be 800–1,200 words. Longer pieces may be published as a series, subject to editorial approval. If your submission exceeds this range, please contact us to discuss options.
- Engaging Content: Use a concise, search-friendly title (3–4 words). Avoid long titles or subtitles.
- Summary: Include a one-line summary of your main argument, e.g., “In this post, Dr X argues that…” This helps with promotion on social media.
- Keywords: Provide 4–5 keywords to aid with cataloguing and search engine optimisation.
- References: Use hyperlinks for citations rather than footnotes. If you’re unsure how to hyperlink, provide URLs in parentheses.
- Illustrations: If including visuals, ensure you have written permission to use them. For help sourcing images, visit the Creative Commons website or contact the blog editors for advice.
Submissions and Contact
To submit your blog or to contact the editors, visit this page for more details.