Focus and Scope

Focus and Scope
Journal on Islamic Law and Wisdom (JILAW) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal published by Postgraduate Faculty, Universitas Islam Negeri Sjech M. Djamil Djambek Bukittinggi, Indonesia.

Focus
Journal on Islamic Law and Wisdom (JILAW) focuses on field research and literature reviews in the field of Islamic law. The journal aims to present scholarly perspectives on the development, application, and contextualization of Islamic legal thought in response to contemporary challenges, particularly within Muslim societies. It promotes a deep understanding of Islamic jurisprudence and its relevance in modern socio-legal contexts.

Scope
The journal welcomes high-quality contributions from academics, practitioners, and researchers on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh)
  • Islamic Family Law
  • Islamic Criminal Law
  • Islamic Economic and Financial Law
  • Comparative Islamic Legal Studies
  • Reform and Renewal in Islamic Law (Tajdid and Islah)
  • Maqasid al-Shariah and Legal Reasoning
  • Fatwa and Contemporary Issues
  • Islamic Legal Maxims (Qawa'id Fiqhiyyah)
  • Integration of Islamic Law with National Legal Systems