Focus and Scope

Islamijah: Journal of Islamic Social Sciences (IJIS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing theoretical, methodological, and empirical scholarship in Islamic social sciences. The journal publishes original research articles, conceptual studies, and critical analyses that examine the relationship between Islam, Muslim societies, social institutions, and contemporary social change. It promotes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the role and influence of Islamic values, teachings, and traditions in shaping social, cultural, educational, legal, political, and economic life, particularly in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, while welcoming studies with broader regional and global relevance.

The journal focuses on Islamic thought, history, and civilization; Islamic law and society; Islamic education and social development; Muslim communities, culture, and social relations; Islam, politics, and governance; Islamic economics and social welfare; Islam, gender, and family studies; and the interaction between Islam, media, and contemporary social transformation. It welcomes research on Islamic jurisprudence, legal pluralism, religious authority, citizenship, public policy, social justice, local religious traditions, cultural change, family dynamics, and the development of Muslim communities. Studies addressing contemporary challenges in Muslim societies, including digital religion, social inclusion, religious identity, and the relationship between Islamic principles and modern social realities, are also encouraged.

IJIS welcomes qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research, as well as substantial theoretical, conceptual, and methodological contributions that advance the study of Islamic social sciences. All submissions are expected to demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, critical engagement with relevant scholarship, and a clear contribution to the understanding of Islam and Muslim societies. The journal particularly encourages studies that connect Islamic perspectives with broader social science theories and contemporary societal issues, offering meaningful theoretical insights and practical implications for academic communities, policymakers, and society.