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Compared to quantitative research, qualitative research has become commonly used in social science research. This is due to its characteristics that enable it to provide a deep understanding of the issues and problems of the social sciences according to their natural context, in addition to its ability to provide results that may contribute directly or indirectly to achieving a cognitive addition, either theoretical or applied in the field of human sciences. In view of the little of content dealing with qualitative research design - starting with defining the research problem, ending with presenting and discussing results in the field of social science research, in addition to the need for researchers in this field for a comprehensive and brief clarification of the procedures and steps of qualitative research design; Which enables them to use it in studying societal and humanitarian issues and problems, and their teaching methods, and thus find appropriate solutions and treatments for them. Accordingly, the present study aimed to shed light on the philosophical background of qualitative research, to define the concept and characteristics of qualitative research through clarifying the appropriate procedures and steps for designing qualitative research in social sciences research.