Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law and Studies
The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law and Studies (JCILS) is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research on Islamic law in contemporary contexts. The journal focuses on the interaction between Shariah and modern developments, including governance, human rights, Islamic finance, and emerging technologies. JCILS aims to provide a platform for innovative and interdisciplinary scholarship that contributes to the advancement of Islamic legal thought.
Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law and Studies (JCILS) is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing high-impact scholarship on the transformation of Islamic law in the contemporary world. Positioned at the intersection of Shariah, global governance, and technological innovation, the journal promotes cutting-edge research that engages with critical issues such as legal pluralism, human rights, Islamic finance, and digital transformation.
JCILS prioritizes theoretically rigorous and interdisciplinary contributions that move beyond descriptive approaches, offering novel frameworks and forward-looking perspectives on Islamic legal thought. By fostering critical dialogue between Islamic legal traditions and global discourses, the journal seeks to become a leading platform for shaping the future of Islamic law in the 21st century.
The journal is published three times a year, in April, August, and December. JCILS is scheduled to publish its inaugural issue in Volume 1, Issue 1 (December 2025), marking the beginning of its contribution to global academic discourse in Islamic legal studies.
