About the Journal

Journal of Islamic Law and Contemporary Studies (JILCS) is a peer-reviewed, open access academic journal published by Nexus Research Publishing. The journal serves as a scholarly platform to disseminate high-quality research and academic works in the field of Islamic law and contemporary studies. This national journal publishes original research articles, analyses, and critical studies that contribute to the advancement of Islamic law and contemporary studies knowledge at both national and international levels. Its scope includes, but is not limited to, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and usul al-fiqh, Islamic family law, Islamic criminal law, Islamic economic and banking law, waqf and zakat studies, Islamic constitutional and administrative law, Islamic international law and siyar, fatwa and ijtihad studies, maqasid al-shariah, Islamic legal philosophy and ethics, comparative law and legal pluralism, Islamic law and human rights, Islamic law and gender, Islamic law and technology, halal studies and consumer protection, Islamic finance and contemporary transactions, Muslim minority jurisprudence (fiqh al-aqalliyyat), as well as contemporary issues and transformation in Islamic law and society. The journal encourages manuscripts that demonstrate strong methodological rigor, originality, and relevance to contemporary Islamic law and societal issues. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified editors and reviewers to ensure academic quality, originality, and scholarly relevance. The Journal of Islamic Law and Contemporary Studies (JILCS) is published three times a year (March, July, and November).