Focus and Scope
Islamic Horizon: Islamic Studies Journal focuses on the critical and interdisciplinary study of Islam, emphasizing the interplay between classical Islamic traditions and contemporary global contexts. The journal publishes original research articles, conceptual studies, and literature reviews that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the following areas:
- Qur’anic and Hadith Studies: Hermeneutics, exegesis, textual criticism, and contemporary interpretations.
- Islamic Theology and Philosophy: Classical and modern kalam, falsafa, and the works of thinkers such as Al-Ghazālī, Ibn Sīnā, and Ibn Rushd.
- Islamic Law and Ethics: Fiqh, usul al-fiqh, maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, and applied Islamic ethics in modern life.
- Islamic Education: Formal, non-formal, and informal Islamic education systems (e.g., pesantren, madrasah diniyah), teacher competence, curriculum development, and character education.
- History and Civilization: Intellectual, social, and political history of Muslim societies across time and regions.
- Contemporary Issues: Islam and gender, interfaith dialogue, digital Islam, environmental ethics, public policy, and the challenges faced by Muslim communities in pluralistic societies.
- Sufism and Spirituality: Theoretical and practical dimensions of Islamic mysticism, both classical and modern.
The journal particularly encourages studies that employ rigorous methodological approaches—including hermeneutics, historical analysis, comparative studies, and qualitative research—and that demonstrate relevance to current academic, social, or educational discourses.
