Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope

Journal of Sociolegal and Islamic Law is an academic journal that focuses on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of law, society, and Islamic teachings. The journal is committed to publishing articles that offer critical and in-depth analyses of various legal issues relating to the social order and Islamic norms, whether at the local, national, or international level.   

The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Interdisciplinary Legal Studies: Research that combines legal approaches with various other disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, economics, politics, and religious studies to explore the complex interactions between law, society, and Islamic values.
  2. Islamic Legal Studies (Fiqh): Critical analyses of the development of Islamic law, its application in modern contexts, as well as its comparison with other legal systems.
  3. Law and Society: Exploration of the interaction between law and society, including how law influences and is influenced by social, cultural, and political changes in Muslim and non-Muslim societies.
  4. Islamic Family Law: The study of family law in Islam, including issues such as marriage, divorce, child custody, and inheritance in the context of contemporary society.
  5. Human Rights in Islamic Perspective: The study of human rights within the framework of Islamic law, including issues related to religious freedom, minority rights, and gender justice.
  6. Islamic Economic Law: Analyses of Islamic economic principles, such as zakat, waqf, Islamic banking, and how they are applied in the global economic system.
  7. Politics and Islamic Law: Research on the relationship between Islamic law and politics, including studies on the Islamic state, sharia, and constitutional law in Muslim-majority countries.
  8. Dispute Resolution and Mediation in Islamic Law: The study of dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration methods in the Islamic legal tradition and their application in modern contexts.
  9. Islamic Criminal Law: An analysis of the principles of criminal law in Islam, including hudud, qisas, and ta'zir punishments, and their relevance in contemporary legal systems.

The Journal of Sociolegal and Islamic Law welcomes original research articles, critical literature reviews, case studies, and conceptual articles that contribute significantly to a deeper understanding of the relationship between law, society, and Islamic teachings. The journal aims to be a platform for academics, legal practitioners, and researchers interested in legal and social studies in the Islamic context, to share their findings and innovative ideas.