AIMS, FOCUS AND SCOPE

AIMS OF IJRIS:
Indonesian Journal of Research in Islamic Studies (IJRIS) aims to disseminate high-quality research findings, support evidence-based theory and practice, and provide an academic platform for exploring, sharing, and discussing critical ideas, strategic and contemporary issues, innovations, global trends, implications, and scientific contributions in the field of islamic studies.

FOCUS AND SCOPE:
Indonesian Journal of Research in Islamic Studies (IJRIS) focuses on investigating critical ideas, strategic and contemporary issues, global trends, evidence-based theory and practice, as well as innovations and developments (novelties) in the field of islamic studies (Qur'an, Hadith, Aqidah (theology), Sharia (fiqh), and Akhlak (Sufism). IJRIS accepts original manuscripts in the form of research articles, literature reviews, conceptual papers, case studies, and technical papers related to islamic, including but not limited to the following areas:

  • Scriptural and Textual Studies: Quranic studies, Hadith studies, Tafsir (exegesis), textual criticism, and translation of classical Islamic texts.
  • Theology and Philosophy: Islamic theology (Kalam), Sufism, Islamic philosophy, and comparative religious thought.
  • Law and Jurisprudence: Fiqh, Sharia, Islamic legal theory, and contemporary applications of Islamic law.
  • History and Civilization: Political, social, intellectual, and cultural history of Muslim societies; Islamic art, architecture, and material culture; Islam in global and regional contexts, including diaspora studies.
  • Education and Sciences: Islamic education, historical contributions of Islamic civilization to science and technology, and integration with modern knowledge.
  • Islamic Economics, Business, and Finance: Principles of Islamic economics, Sharia-compliant finance, banking, investment, insurance (Takaful), business ethics, corporate governance, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary research linking traditional principles with modern economic systems.
  • Contemporary Issues: Politics, governance, economics, finance, environmental ethics, digital culture, gender, human rights, and social justice in Muslim societies.
  • Language and Philology: Classical Arabic, Islamic terminologies, linguistic analysis, and philological studies.

IJRIS Focus and Scope Alignment with the All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) System:

ASJC Code ASJC Category Subject Area Scope Coverage
1212 Religious Studies Social Sciences & Humanities The scope of this study covers various topics related to Islam, ranging from the teachings of sacred texts (the Qur'an, Hadith, Aqidah (kalam), Sharia (fiqh), and Akhlak (tasawuf)), history and civilization, socio-cultural aspects, Islamic thought, the role of Islam in the modern world, and the contemporary challenges faced by Muslims around the world

IJRIS adopts the Scopus Journal Subject Classification (ASJC) system to organize and categorize research topics. By following the ASJC system, IJRIS ensures that its content is clearly structured, making it easier for authors to access and utilize information relevant to the Focus and Scope of IJRIS.