About the Journal

Dirasat al-Islamiyat: International Journal for Islamic Studies is a peer-reviewed international scientific journal dedicated to the development and dissemination of high-quality research in the field of Islamic Studies. The journal serves as an intellectual platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to discuss various contemporary and classical issues from an Islamic perspective.

 

 

Focus and Scope

Dirasat al-Islamiyat: International Journal for Islamic Studies promotes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Islam and Muslim societies. The journal specifically welcomes high-quality research within the following concentrations:

  • Quranic and Hadith Studies: Textual analysis, hermeneutical methodologies, and Hadith criticism.

  • Islamic Thought: Research on Islamic moderation, theology (Kalam), and contemporary intellectual movements.

  • Islamic Philosophy: Historical and contemporary philosophical discourse, including ethics and logic in the Islamic tradition.

  • Islamic Education and Management: Innovation in curriculum, educational philosophy, and the management of Islamic educational institutions.

  • Islamic Law and Sharia: Contemporary jurisprudence (Fiqh), comparative law, and Islamic legal thought.

  • Islamic Governance and Politics: Public policy, elections, digital governance, government innovation, and regional autonomy within an Islamic framework.

  • Islamic History, Culture, and Manuscripts: Studies on Islamic civilization, historical archives, and the preservation of Islamic manuscripts.

  • Islamic Guidance and Counseling: Psychological and spiritual approaches to personal and social guidance.

  • Islamic Psychology: The intersection of Islamic principles with psychological theories and mental health.

  • Dakwah and Social Welfare: Methods of Islamic outreach and its impact on community development and social well-being.

  • Tasawuf and Tariqat: Research into Islamic mysticism, spiritual paths, and the practices of Sufi orders.

  • Islamic Social and Anthropology: Sociological and anthropological perspectives on Muslim communities and their cultural practices.

  • Islamic Information Literacy and Library Science: Management of Islamic information resources, digital libraries, and literacy in the Muslim world.

Peer Review Process

Every submitted manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the editors. If the manuscript meets the basic criteria, it will be evaluated through a Double-Blind Peer Review process by at least two experts in the relevant field. This ensures the objectivity and scholarly quality of the published articles.

Open Access Policy

Dirasat al-Islamiyat is an Open Access journal. This means all published content is available free of charge to users or institutions, supporting a broader global exchange of knowledge.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published bi-annually (October–April and May–September), providing a consistent platform for the publication of the latest research findings.

Language

To reach an international audience and enhance global citations, the journal accepts manuscripts in:

  • English (Highly recommended)

  • Indonesian