About the Journal

Sharia, Yurisprudence, and Research in Islamic Knowledge is an international peer-reviewed journal focusing on contemporary Islamic law, sharia studies, jurisprudence, and socio-legal issues in Muslim societies. The journal serves as a scholarly platform for academics, researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to discuss the development, interpretation, and implementation of Islamic thought and law in response to contemporary global challenges. SYARAK publishes original research articles, review articles, and conceptual studies that contribute to the advancement of Islamic scholarship through interdisciplinary and evidence-based approaches. The journal particularly emphasizes studies that explore the relationship between Islamic law, society, governance, ethics, culture, and social transformation in contemporary Muslim communities. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to: Islamic Law and Jurisprudence (Fiqh and Ushul Fiqh) Contemporary Sharia Issues Islamic Legal Reform and Comparative Law Muslim Society and Socio-Legal Studies Islamic Governance and Public Policy Islamic Economics, Finance, and Halal Studies Gender, Family, and Human Rights in Islam Islamic Ethics and Civilization Islam and Digital Society Southeast Asian Islamic Studies Interdisciplinary Research in Islamic Studies The journal particularly welcomes manuscripts related to contemporary Islamic legal issues, social transformation in Muslim societies, Islamic responses to modern global challenges, and interdisciplinary approaches to Islamic studies in local, regional, and international contexts. SYARAK does not prioritize manuscripts focusing solely on general religious preaching, non-scholarly opinion pieces, purely linguistic Arabic studies, or studies lacking clear academic and methodological contributions to Islamic scholarship. Through scientific publication and critical academic discourse, SYARAK aims to promote the development of innovative, contextual, and globally relevant Islamic knowledge that contributes to the advancement of Muslim society and contemporary civilization.