Focus and Scope

Islamic Studies in the World is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal with rigorous academic standards for selecting publications. The journal publishes original empirical and theoretical studies and analyses in Islamic Studies that significantly contribute to the understanding of Islam's role in contemporary global issues, welcoming interdisciplinary debates across the following topics.

1. Islam and Environmental Science

Theological and practical studies on Islam's role in addressing climate change, environmental conservation, and sustainability concepts in Islamic teachings.

2. Islam and Digital Media

The evolution of Islamic preaching (dakwah) in the digital era, the role of social media in shaping Islamic perspectives, and the challenges of misinformation and hoaxes in Islamic discourse.

3. Islam and Technology

Ethical considerations of artificial intelligence (AI ethics) from an Islamic perspective, the role of technology in worship and Muslim daily life, and the challenges posed by technological advancements to Islamic values.

4. Islam and Gender

Studies on the role of women in Islam, women's participation in modern Islamic politics, and feminist discourse within an Islamic framework.

5. Islam and Digital Economy

Analysis of cryptocurrency in Islam, the digital platform-based economy, and the role of waqf and zakat in technology-driven financial systems.

6. Islam and Digital Education

Research on the integration of artificial intelligence, e-learning, and interactive media in Islamic education, along with challenges and solutions in navigating technological disruption.

7. Curriculum and Modern Islamic Pedagogy

Examination of the incorporation of Islamic values into general education curricula and comparative studies on Islamic education systems across different countries.

8. Psychology and Islamic Education

Studies on the implementation of Islamic principles in character education and inclusive learning for students with special needs in Islamic educational settings.

9. Islam and Multicultural Education

Discussions on how Islamic education can foster inclusivity and peace while addressing challenges related to secularization and Westernization in education.

10. Islamic Law and Comparative Legal Studies

Studies in fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and its application to contemporary legal questions, the interaction between Islamic law and customary (adat) or civil legal systems, and comparative analysis of Islamic law with international human rights frameworks.