Focus And Scope

Editorial Identity

Bulletin of Islamic Research is an international peer-reviewed journal devoted to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship on the dynamic interaction between Islamic texts, intellectual traditions, and lived Muslim experiences in addressing contemporary global challenges. The journal serves as a platform for critical and innovative research that connects classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary debates, encouraging dialogue across textual, historical, empirical, and interdisciplinary approaches to better understand the evolving role of Islam in diverse societies.

Aim

Bulletin of Islamic Research aims to publish high-quality research that advances contemporary Islamic Studies through interdisciplinary inquiry into the interpretation of Islamic texts, the development of Islamic intellectual traditions, and the diverse expressions of Islam in social life. The journal particularly encourages studies that examine how Islamic knowledge and practices respond to current global transformations, contributing to scholarly discussions that are theoretically rigorous, methodologically sound, and socially relevant.

Scope

The journal welcomes original research articles employing textual, historical, empirical, digital, and interdisciplinary approaches within the following research domains:

Islamic Texts and Intellectual Traditions

Research exploring the Qur'an, Hadith, tafsir, hermeneutics, manuscript studies, theology (Kalām), philosophy, Sufism (Taṣawwuf), ethics, intellectual history, and the development of Islamic thought across different historical and cultural contexts.

Lived Islam and Muslim Societies

Research examining how Islam is interpreted, practiced, institutionalized, and negotiated within diverse Muslim societies. Topics include law, education, governance, politics, economics, media, culture, religious authority, community life, identity, social movements, and other forms of lived religious experience.

Islam and Contemporary Global Challenges

Research addressing contemporary issues through Islamic perspectives and Muslim experiences, including digital religion, artificial intelligence, sustainability, environmental ethics, migration, gender, peacebuilding, human rights, public health, technological transformation, and other emerging interdisciplinary issues shaping the future of Muslim societies.