Focus and Scope

Focus

Journal of Islamic Studies and Education (JISE) focuses on the intersection between Islamic thought, Muslim social life, and educational transformation in contemporary global contexts. The journal aims to advance scholarly discussions on how Islamic norms, jurisprudence, and intellectual traditions interact with modern social realities, educational practices, and global challenges.

The journal prioritizes studies that explore the reinterpretation, application, and pedagogical transmission of Islamic knowledge in diverse Muslim societies, particularly in relation to social change, pluralism, technology, gender, family, and globalization.

By bridging Islamic studies and education, the journal seeks to contribute to a deeper understanding of how Islamic values, legal reasoning, and intellectual traditions are negotiated, taught, and practiced in contemporary societies.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and critical book reviews within the following areas:

1. Islamic Law, Hadith, and Intellectual Traditions

Studies examining classical and contemporary developments in Islamic scholarship, including:

  • Islamic jurisprudence and its relevance to contemporary challenges

  • Hadith criticism, transmission, and scholarly debates

  • Intellectual history of Islamic scholars

  • Methodological approaches in Islamic legal and textual studies

2. Contemporary Islamic Thought and Social Issues

Research addressing contemporary debates within Islamic discourse, including:

  • Islamic perspectives on modern social phenomena (e.g., gender, family resilience, childfree discourse)

  • Muslim community responses to religious pluralism and interfaith relations

  • Islamic legal reasoning (fiqh) in addressing modern social and ethical issues

  • Reinterpretation of Qur’anic verses and Islamic legal doctrines in contemporary contexts

  • Islamic perspectives on consumer culture, including halal industry and Muslim markets

3. Islamic Education and Pedagogical Innovation

Research on teaching and learning in Islamic educational contexts, including:

  • Islamic teacher education and professional development

  • Pedagogical approaches in Islamic studies teaching

  • Islamic education in modern, secular, or plural societies

  • Curriculum development for Islamic education

  • Arabic and Islamic language pedagogy

4. Digital Transformation and Technology in Islamic Education

Studies exploring the impact of technology on Islamic learning environments, including:

  • Artificial intelligence and generative AI in Islamic pedagogy

  • Digital literacy and educational technology in Islamic schools

  • Online learning environments for Islamic education

  • Audio-visual and digital tools in religious learning

5. Education, Culture, and Global Muslim Societies

Research examining education in multicultural and global contexts, including:

  • Cultural adaptation and intercultural communication among students

  • Language education in Muslim societies

  • Educational policies affecting Islamic education

  • Comparative studies of Islamic education across countries

6. Education, Social Welfare, and Community Development

Studies linking education with social wellbeing, including:

  • Education for social justice and community development

  • Child protection and social care models in educational contexts

  • Health education and student wellbeing

  • Teacher work culture, motivation, and professional performance

7. Critical Book Reviews

The journal publishes critical reviews of recent scholarly books related to:

  • Islamic law and society

  • Islam and modernity

  • Islamic education

  • Religion, law, and family studies