Focus and Scope
JIHSI aims to promote high-quality academic discourse on Islam and Muslim societies, encourage interdisciplinary and comparative approaches, support the integration of textual scholarship with field-based research, and facilitate dialogue between Islamic traditions and contemporary global issues.
The journal welcomes contributions in, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:
Humanities and Islamic Thought:
• Islamic philosophy, theology, mysticism, and ethics
• Islamic arts, literature, and aesthetics
• History of Islamic civilization and cultural heritage
• Linguistics and textual studies in Islamic sources
• Islamic law and legal theory
Social Inquiry and Muslim Societies:
• Sociology and anthropology of Muslim communities
• Gender, identity, and family in Islamic contexts
• Islamic education and pedagogy
• Politics, social movements, and governance in Muslim societies
• Islam and interfaith relations in contemporary contexts
• Legal practices and the application of Islamic law in contemporary societies
Contemporary and Interdisciplinary Issues:
• Islam and modernity, secularism, and globalization
• Environmental ethics and sustainability in Islamic thought
• Media, digital Islam, and Muslim public spheres
• Humanitarian, ethical, and social challenges
Types of Submissions Accepted:
• Research articles
• Conceptual or theoretical essays
• Critical book reviews
• Field reports and case studies
• Comparative and interdisciplinary studies
Methodological Approaches:
The journal values a wide range of methodological approaches, including but not limited to:
• Textual and literary analysis of primary Islamic sources
• Comparative and conceptual frameworks across disciplines
• Historical and archival research
• Fieldwork-based studies, including interviews, ethnography, and participant observation
Target Audience:
Academics, researchers, graduate students, and professionals in Islamic studies, religious studies, anthropology, history, sociology, cultural studies, and related fields.
Language of Publication:
English, Arabic, and Bahasa Indonesia
