Focus and Scope

 
Global Journal of Islamic Law (GJIL) is published by CV. NIMSYA Publisher. It is a professional publication that published biannually in June and December

Focus

Global Journal of Islamic Law is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high-quality research on Islamic law (fiqh) and its contemporary developments within diverse legal, social, and global contexts. The journal focuses on the dynamic interaction between classical Islamic jurisprudence and modern legal systems, addressing both theoretical and applied dimensions of Islamic law.

The journal aims to advance scholarly discourse by exploring how Islamic legal principles respond to contemporary challenges, including globalization, human rights, legal reform, and socio-economic transformation.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, comparative studies, and critical reviews in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Usul al-Fiqh
    Classical and contemporary jurisprudential theories, legal reasoning, ijtihad, and methodological developments.
  2. Comparative Law and Legal Systems
    Comparative analysis between Islamic law and national/international legal systems; legal pluralism and harmonization.
  3. Islamic Law in Contemporary Contexts
    Application of Islamic law in modern societies, including family law, criminal law, economic law, and constitutional issues.
  4. Human Rights and Ethics in Islamic Law
    Discourse on human rights, gender justice, ethics, and moral philosophy within Islamic legal perspectives.
  5. Law, Society, and Public Policy
    The role of Islamic law in governance, public policy, and social regulation in Muslim and non-Muslim contexts.
  6. Legal Reform and Contemporary Ijtihad
    Reformist approaches, legal adaptation, and reinterpretation of Islamic law in response to global challenges.
  7. Islamic Legal History and Thought
    Historical development of Islamic legal schools, scholars, and intellectual traditions.
  8. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Islamic Law
    Integration of Islamic law with socio-legal studies, political science, economics, and cultural studies.