Focus and Scope

Islamic Law Horizon is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge, critical inquiry, and contemporary discourse in the field of Islamic law and jurisprudence. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, scholars, legal practitioners, and policymakers to explore the development, interpretation, implementation, and transformation of Islamic legal thought across diverse social, political, economic, and cultural contexts.

The journal encourages original and interdisciplinary research that bridges classical Islamic jurisprudence with contemporary legal issues and global developments. Islamic Law Horizon welcomes theoretical, doctrinal, empirical, comparative, and socio-legal studies that contribute to a deeper understanding of Islamic law and its relevance in addressing contemporary challenges.

Scope of the Journal

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  1. Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh)

  2. Contemporary Issues in Islamic Law

  3. Comparative Islamic Law and Legal Systems

  4. Islamic Family Law and Personal Status

  5. Islamic Criminal Law and Justice

  6. Islamic Constitutional Law and Governance

  7. Islamic Economic, Business, and Financial Law

  8. Islamic Law and Human Rights

  9. Islamic Law, Gender, and Social Justice

  10. Islamic Law and Digital Technology

  11. Islamic Law, Environment, and Sustainability

  12. Maqasid al-Shariah and Legal Reform

  13. Fatwa, Ijtihad, and Contemporary Legal Interpretation

  14. Islamic Judiciary and Religious Courts

  15. Islamic Law in Muslim Minority and Global Contexts

  16. History and Development of Islamic Legal Thought

  17. Socio-Legal Studies of Islamic Law

  18. Legal Pluralism and the Interaction between Islamic Law, State Law, and Customary Law

Islamic Law Horizon particularly welcomes studies that offer innovative perspectives, critical analysis, and practical implications for the development of Islamic law in contemporary society. The journal aims to foster global scholarly dialogue and contribute to the advancement of Islamic legal studies across geographical, intellectual, and disciplinary boundaries.