Aims & Scopes

The Journal of Advanced Islamic and Legal Research seeks to:

1. Promote Interdisciplinary Scholarship

Facilitate a robust exchange of ideas between scholars in Islamic studies and legal studies, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration that enriches both fields.

2. Advance Islamic Legal Thought

Publish innovative research that critically examines the application of Syariah law in contemporary legal frameworks, while also preserving its classical heritage.

3. Explore Comparative and International Legal Systems

Encourage submissions that study the intersections of Islamic law with common law, civil law, and international law, offering fresh perspectives on legal harmonization and divergence.

4. Enhance Understanding of Usuluddin and Islamic Theology

Focus on articles that delve into Usuluddin, providing valuable insights into Islamic theology, philosophy, and their relevance in modern-day discussions about ethics, governance, and social justice.

5. Examine Practical Legal Issues in Global Contexts

Address real-world legal challenges faced by societies governed by Islamic principles or those operating within pluralistic legal systems, providing research that is both academically rigorous and practically useful for policymakers and practitioners.

6. Encourage Critical Legal Analyses

Support the publication of critical and analytical studies that examine contemporary legal issues, offering a forum for debates that drive the evolution of legal theory and practice.

7. Promote Comparative Legal Research

Encourage research that compares different legal systems—common law, civil law, Islamic law, and international law—highlighting their similarities, differences, and potential areas for integration or reform.

8. Foster Legal Pluralism and Integration Studies

Publish studies that investigate how different legal systems, particularly Islamic and secular ones, coexist within pluralistic societies. Encourage research on how these systems can integrate harmoniously or manage conflicts in areas such as family law, criminal law, and constitutional law.

9. Develop Jurisprudential and Legal Theory

Support scholarly work that deepens the theoretical understanding of legal principles in both Islamic and non-Islamic contexts. This includes promoting research that explores the philosophical foundations of law, such as justice, equity, and legal morality, from a comparative lens.

By providing a forum for diverse perspectives, the Journal of Advanced Islamic and Legal Research aims to contribute meaningfully to both academic discourse and the practical implementation of Islamic and legal principles in various cultural and societal contexts.