Focus And Scope

Bulletin of Islamic Research is an International scholarly journal that aims to promote critical and interdisciplinary research on contemporary Islamic issues. This journal encompasses original research articles based on library and/or empirical research in the field of Islamic studies especially on Social Science, Art and Humanities. The journal welcomes original articles, reviews, and critical studies that explore the intersections of Islamic thought with modern political, economic, technological, educational, social, and environmental challenges. The focus includes but is not limited to the following areas:

  1. Global Challenges and Strategic Responses

    • Islamic perspectives on politics, economy, and technology in the globalized era.

    • Strategic responses of Muslim societies to global political and economic shifts.

  2. Islamic Values in Modern Life

    • Integration of Islamic values in contemporary education and everyday life.

    • The role of psychology, technology, and religious moderation in strengthening Islamic principles.

  3. Qur'anic Studies and Interpretation

    • Contemporary interpretations (tafsir) of the Qur'an using semantic, interdisciplinary, and Maudhu’i (thematic) approaches.

    • Critical analysis of Qur'anic teachings in response to secularism, pluralism, modernity, and religious moderation.

  4. Islam, Modernity, and Social Transformation

    • Reinterpretation of Islamic thought to address the challenges of modernity and globalization.

    • The role of Islamic ethics in navigating multicultural, digital, and postmodern societies.

  5. Islamic Society and Governance

    • Islamic approaches to governance, civil society, and political engagement in contemporary contexts.

    • The interaction between Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and modern legal, social, and political frameworks.

  6. Education, Ethics, and Technology

    • Advancement of Islamic education models in multicultural and digital environments.

    • Ethical issues arising from technological development viewed through Islamic principles.

  7. Environment, Politics, and Social Change

    • Islamic environmental ethics and sustainable development.

    • Political activism, social movements, and Islamic strategies for contemporary global issues.

  8. Economy, Jurisprudence, and Local Responses

    • Islamic economic thought and practices in response to global economic shifts.

    • Adaptation and innovation within Islamic jurisprudence (shariah) to address emerging local and global challenges.