History of the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL)

Change of Person in Charge (2021):
Date of Announcement: January 15, 2021
Details: We announce a significant change in leadership within the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL). Effective January 15, 2021, Muhammad Fauzinudin Faiz has taken over as the new Person in Charge (PIC), succeeding Ishaq. This transition is part of our ongoing commitment to bring fresh perspectives and leadership skills to the forefront of our journal operations, ensuring that IJIL continues to uphold and exceed the standards of academic excellence.

Language Transition to Arabic and English (2021):
Date of Announcement: March 15, 2021
Details: In an effort to broaden our reach and enhance accessibility for international scholars, the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) officially transitioned to publishing articles in both Arabic and English starting in 2021. This strategic move was aimed at embracing a wider academic audience and fostering cross-cultural scholarly communication in the fields of Islamic law.

Template Update:
Date of Announcement: June 10, 2021
Details: The Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) is pleased to announce the introduction of a new template for submissions. The updated template was designed to align with international standards of academic publishing, facilitating a more efficient review process and ensuring a consistent layout for published articles. This update reflects our commitment to providing a robust platform for scholarly dialogue and dissemination of research in Islamic law.

Citation by Scopus-Indexed Journals (Elsevier):
Date of Announcement: Ongoing
Details: We are pleased to point out that articles appearing in Scopus-indexed journals have cited papers published in the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL). This recognition underscores the impact and scholarly contribution of our publications within the global academic community, reinforcing our position as a leading journal in the field of Islamic law.

Citation by WoS-Indexed Journals (Clarivate):
Date of Announcement: Ongoing
We are also pleased to announce that journals listed in the Web of Science (WoS) database have cited articles from the IJIL. This further demonstrates the significant influence of our research on broader academic discourse and highlights the quality and relevance of the work published in our journal. The citations from both Scopus and WoS-indexed journals affirm our commitment to excellence in advancing the study of Islamic law on an international scale.

Change of Institutional Name and Email Update:
Date of Announcement: Ongoing
Details: In light of our institution's name change, we have also updated our contact email. Correspondence and submissions previously directed to ijil.pascasarjana@iain-jember.ac.id should now be sent to ijil.pascasarjana@uinkhas.ac.id. This change ensures that our communications and submissions are managed efficiently under the new institutional identity.

Change of URL's Journal
Date of Announcement: Ongoing
Starting from Volume 07, No. 1, 2023, the URL of the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law has been updated from
https://jurnalpasca.uinkhas.ac.id/index.php/IJIL/index to https://ijil.uinkhas.ac.id/index.php/IJIL/index.

Template Update
Date of Announcement: Ongoing
Starting from December, Vol. 8, No. 2 (2025), the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) has updated its manuscript template and submission guidelines to better reflect international publishing standards. These revisions are intended to improve clarity, consistency, and scholarly contribution across all published articles.

Indexed by Science and Technology Index (SINTA 3)
Date of Announcement: Volume 5 No. 2 (2022) to Volume 10 No. 1 (2027)
Based on the Minutes of the Determination of Journal Accreditation Results for Period I of 2025, the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology has issued Decree Number 10/C/C3/DT.05.00/2025 dated March 21, 2025, regarding the Accreditation Ranking of Scientific Journals for Period I of 2025. In this decree, the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) has been awarded a new accreditation at Rank 3, effective from Volume 5 No. 2 (2022) to Volume 10 No. 1 (2027).