Focus and Scope

The Journal of Islamic Studies (JIS) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original, high-quality research on Islam and Muslim societies in both classical and contemporary contexts. The journal seeks to promote a deeper understanding of Islamic thought, reform movements, beliefs, practices, and civilizations through textual, empirical, and digital research approaches. JIS serves as a platform for innovative scholarship that bridges traditional and modern perspectives in the study of Islam. It welcomes conceptual and empirical articles exploring, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Qur’anic and Hadith Studies – analytical, thematic, and interpretive approaches to Islamic texts.

• Islamic Theology, Philosophy, and Mysticism – explorations of faith, reason, and spirituality in Islamic tradition.

• Islamic Education and Da’wah – pedagogy, leadership, and the transformation of Islamic learning.

• Islamic Law, Ethics, and Jurisprudence – studies on Sharia, moral philosophy, and contemporary legal issues.

• Islamic History, Civilization, and Culture – historical narratives, cultural contributions, and global interactions.

• Islam and Modern Society – Islamic perspectives on science, politics, technology, and social change.

• Interdisciplinary Approaches in Islamic Studies – intersections of Islam with humanities, social sciences, and digital scholarship.