Focus and scope

Focus

The Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) is a peer-reviewed journal committed to presenting scientific works on the development of contemporary Islamic law. It seeks to help people better comprehend Islamic legal ideas by encouraging interdisciplinary discussions, conducting research based on real-world evidence through empirical socio-legal methods (such as fieldwork, case studies, and policy analysis), and exploring transformations that connect classical teachings with today’s social, political, and legal realities.

IJIL distinguishes itself as:
“A journal of socio-legal innovation and transformative ijtihad in Muslim societies,”
Prioritising contributions that catalyse the reshaping of Islamic jurisprudence in contemporary contexts.

Scope

The scope of the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) reflects its commitment to socio-legal innovation and transformative ijtihad. It embraces both normative foundations and empirical realities, encouraging research that bridges classical jurisprudence with contemporary social, political, and legal transformations in Muslim societies.

IJIL covers a wide range of topics within contemporary Islamic law, including but not limited to:

Theoretical and Normative Foundations
1. Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh and Uṣūl al‑Fiqh)
2. Maqāṣid al‑Sharī‘ah and Legal Reform
3. Fatwa Studies and Digital Jurisprudence

Social and Institutional Practice
1. Islamic Family Law and Gender Justice
2. Islamic Law and Society
3. Islamic Judicial Practices and Religious Courts
4. Islamic Legal Pluralism and Customary Law

Governance, State, and Policy
1. Islamic Law and Politics
2. Law in the Modern Muslim World

Economy, Ethics, and Welfare
1. Islamic Economic Law and Ethical Finance
2. Islamic Philanthropy and Social Justice