Aims and Scope

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Shariah Law Research (JSLR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal committed to advancing scholarly discourse in the field of Shariah law. It aims to provide a dynamic platform for researchers, practitioners, and academics to engage with theoretical and practical developments in Islamic legal studies, with a particular emphasis on contemporary issues and applications in modern legal systems.

The journal's primary aims are to:

• Foster rigorous research in the field of Shariah law, especially in relation to its application in Malaysia and other countries legal systems.

• Encourage interdisciplinary approaches that bridge Shariah, comparative law, legal theory, and contemporary jurisprudence.

• Support the development of informed and progressive Islamic legal thought grounded in classical tradition yet responsive to modern realities.

• Provide critical analysis of Shariah-related legal reforms, fatwa issuance, court practices, and legislative developments.

Scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

• Usul al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence) and its contemporary application

• Islamic family law, criminal law, and commercial law

• The role of fatwas in shaping legal and social practices

• Islamic legal maxims (Qawa’id Fiqhiyyah) and their judicial application

• Integration of Shariah principles within dual legal systems

• Shariah court practices, case law analysis, and procedural matters

• Comparative studies between Shariah and civil law traditions

• Legislative processes involving Shariah principles at national or state levels

• Ethics and governance from the perspective of Islamic law

• Dispute resolution mechanisms in Islamic legal contexts

• Civil Law

The Journal of Shariah Law Research welcomes contributions in English, Arabic, or Malay and encourages submissions from early-career researchers and established scholars alike.