FOCUS AND SCOPE

Islamic Law and Society Review is a scholarly journal published by the Institut Agama Islam Pangeran Dharma Kusuma Indramayu, West Java, Indonesia. This journal focuses on multidisciplinary studies that explore the intersection of Islamic law (Sharia) with social, cultural, economic, and political dynamics in both contemporary and historical contexts. As an academic platform, it aims to promote original research, critical analysis, and in-depth discussions on the role of Islamic law in shaping societies and its responses to modern challenges. 

The journal publishes articles in Indonesian, English, and Arabic, targeting academics, researchers, Islamic legal practitioners, students, and policymakers interested in the development of Islamic law and its interaction with social realities. 

Suitable Article Themes: 

  1. Islamic Law (Sharia) and Its Development:

   - Studies on the sources of Islamic law (Quran, Hadith, Ijma’, Qiyas). 

   - Classical and contemporary Islamic legal schools (madhahib). 

   - Fatwas and ijtihad in modern contexts. 

  1. Islamic Law and the State:

   - Implementation of Sharia in national legal systems. 

   - The politics of Islamic law in Indonesia and other Muslim-majority countries. 

   - Comparative studies between Islamic law and secular legal systems. 

  1. Islamic Law and Contemporary Social Issues:

   - Islamic family law (marriage, inheritance, guardianship). 

   - Islamic economics (banking, zakat, waqf). 

   - Islamic bioethics (cloning, organ transplants, abortion). 

   - Human rights from an Islamic perspective. 

  1. Islamic Law and Society:

   - Dynamics of Sharia implementation at local and global levels. 

   - Ulama responses to gender issues, pluralism, and multiculturalism. 

   - The role of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren), study groups (majelis taklim), and Islamic institutions in promoting Islamic law. 

  1. Critical Studies on Islamic Legal Texts and Practices:

   - Quranic and Hadith hermeneutics. 

   - Critiques of classical and modern Islamic legal thought. 

   - Historical analysis of Sharia’s development in the archipelago and the Islamic world. 

  1. Islamic Law and Digital Technology:

   - The impact of social media and fintech on Sharia practices. 

   - Islamic rulings on digital transactions. 

Islamic Law and Society Review prioritizes empirical research, critical literature reviews, and conceptual analyses that make significant contributions to the fields of Islamic law and socio-religious studies. All manuscripts undergo a peer review process to ensure academic quality. 

With a vision to become a leading reference in Islamic law and society studies, the journal is committed to fostering constructive dialogue between Islamic tradition and contemporary challenges.