Focus and Scope

Focus:


This journal focuses on studying how Islamic law adapts and develops in response to socio-cultural changes, particularly in areas with Muslim minority populations.


Scope:

  1. Analysis of the development of Fiqh al-Aqalliyyat (minority jurisprudence) as a response to Muslim needs in non-Muslim environments.
  2. Comparative studies of Islamic law adaptation in various Muslim minority areas with different socio-cultural contexts.
  3. Examination of contemporary ijtihad methodologies in addressing unique challenges faced by Muslim minorities.
  4. Research on the role of Maqasid al-Shariah in the process of Islamic law adaptation in minority areas.
  5. Analysis of interactions between Islamic law and local laws in Muslim minority areas.
  6. Case studies on the implementation of Islamic family law in Muslim minority communities.
  7. Studies on the influence of secularization and modernization on Islamic law practices in minority areas.
  8. Analysis of strategies for maintaining Islamic identity while integrating with local societies through legal adaptation.
  9. Research on the role of Islamic educational institutions and local ulama in the process of Islamic law adaptation in minority areas.
  10. Studies on the impact of government policies on the development of Islamic law in Muslim minority communities.
  11. Examination of Islamic law responses to contemporary issues such as social integration, citizenship, and political participation in minority areas.
  12. Analysis of challenges and opportunities in implementing Islamic economics in non-Muslim environments.


This journal accepts original research articles, systematic literature reviews, and case studies related to the above topics. We encourage interdisciplinary approaches that combine perspectives from Islamic law, sociology, anthropology, political science, and religious studies. Contributions exploring innovative methodologies in understanding and facilitating the adaptation of Islamic law to socio-cultural changes in minority areas are highly valued.