Focus and Scope
Focus and Scope
National Journal of Islamic Law and Contemporary Studies (JILCS) focuses on publishing
high-quality scholarly works in the field of Islamic law and contemporary studies. The journal serves as a platform
for researchers, Islamic law scholars, jurists, academics, legal practitioners, shariah experts, economists,
policymakers, and related stakeholders to disseminate research findings, theoretical advancements, and critical
analyses. The journal emphasizes rigorous methodology, originality, and relevance to contemporary Islamic law and
societal issues in accordance with recognized academic and accreditation standards.
Scope Areas
Islamic Jurisprudence & Usul al-Fiqh
- Classical & contemporary fiqh
- Legal maxims (qawa'id fiqhiyyah)
- Ijtihad, taqlid & sources of Islamic law
- Maqasid al-shariah & legal reasoning
Islamic Family Law
- Marriage, divorce & inheritance (fara'id)
- Child custody & guardianship
- Islamic family law reform
- Gender & reproductive rights in Islam
Islamic Criminal Law
- Hudud, qisas, diyat & ta'zir
- Islamic criminal justice
- Restorative justice in Islam
- Contemporary penal law applications
Islamic Economic & Banking Law
- Islamic banking & finance regulations
- Murabaha, mudarabah, musharakah
- Sukuk, takaful & Islamic capital markets
- Shariah governance
Waqf and Zakat Studies
- Waqf management & development
- Cash & productive waqf
- Zakat administration & poverty alleviation
- Contemporary waqf innovations
Islamic Constitutional & Administrative Law
- Islamic constitutional theory
- Siyasah shari'iyyah & governance
- Public administration in Islamic states
- Shura and consultation
Islamic National Law & Siyar
- Islamic law of nations & diplomacy
- Jihad, peace & Islamic humanitarian law
- Muslim minorities & international relations
Fatwa and Ijtihad Studies
- Fatwa methodology & institutions
- Collective ijtihad
- Contemporary fatwas & social change
- Digital fatwa platforms
Maqasid al-Shariah
- Preservation of religion, life, intellect
- Contemporary maqasid applications
- Maqasid-based legal reasoning
- Maqasid and public policy
Islamic Legal Philosophy & Ethics
- Islamic legal epistemology
- Moral philosophy & justice in Islam
- Islamic bioethics
- Environmental ethics in Islamic law
Comparative Law & Legal Pluralism
- Comparative Islamic & Western law
- Legal pluralism in Muslim societies
- Harmonization of Islamic and civil law
Islamic Law & Human Rights
- Compatibility of Islamic law & human rights
- Freedom of religion & women's rights
- Minority rights & universalism
Islamic Law & Gender
- Gender justice in Islamic law
- Feminist readings of Islamic law
- Marriage, divorce & inheritance from gender perspective
Islamic Law & Technology
- Islamic law & digital economy
- Fintech & shariah compliance
- Cryptocurrency & AI in Islamic law
- Bioengineering & Islamic ethics
Halal Studies & Consumer Protection
- Halal certification & standards
- Halal industry & supply chain
- Consumer protection in Islamic law
- Halal tourism & lifestyle
Islamic Finance & Contemporary Transactions
- Islamic commercial contracts
- Islamic insurance & wealth management
- Islamic microfinance & digital Islamic finance
Muslim Minority Jurisprudence
- Fiqh al-aqalliyyat
- Integration, identity & minority fatwas
- Diaspora Muslim communities
Contemporary Issues & Transformation
- Islamic law & social change/globalization
- Islam, democracy & sustainable development
- Reform (tajdid) in Islamic law
Note: For detailed submission guidelines, authors are encouraged to refer to the Author Guidelines section of the journal.