Aims and Scope
Aims
The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law and Studies (JCILS) aims to provide an academic platform for the dissemination of high-quality, original, and impactful research in the field of contemporary Islamic law. The journal seeks to advance critical discourse on the development, transformation, and application of Islamic legal thought in modern and global contexts.
JCILS is committed to promoting interdisciplinary scholarship that engages with current legal, social, political, and economic challenges faced by Muslim societies worldwide. The journal encourages contributions that offer innovative perspectives, theoretical advancements, and practical implications in the study of Islamic law.
Scope
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, and conceptual studies in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Contemporary issues in Islamic law (fiqh al-mu‘āmalāt, family law, criminal law, constitutional law)
- Islamic legal theory (uṣūl al-fiqh) and its modern applications
- Comparative studies between Islamic law and national or international legal systems
- Islamic law and human rights, democracy, and governance
- Sharia and state law relations in modern societies
- Islamic finance, economics, and regulatory frameworks
- Gender, family, and social justice in Islamic legal discourse
- Fatwa studies and contemporary legal reasoning (ijtihād)
- Digital transformation and Islamic law (fintech, AI, cyber law, etc.)
- Legal pluralism and the implementation of Islamic law in diverse contexts
- Historical development of Islamic legal thought with contemporary relevance
JCILS particularly encourages submissions that adopt interdisciplinary approaches and address emerging global challenges through the lens of Islamic law.
