About the Journal

Nurturing Intellectual Synergy in Islamic Knowledge

Embodying the spirit of foundational intellectual inquiry, Bidayah: Journal of Islamic Studies (E-ISSN: XXXX-XXXX) serves as a premier, peer-reviewed open-access scholarly medium managed under the auspices of Yayasan An-Nur Meunara Baro. The journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality, conceptual, and empirical research that bridges classical Islamic thought with modern societal dynamics.

Scope of Research

The journal promotes critical dialogues and welcomes original submissions in the following areas:

Islamic Jurisprudence & Legal Studies (including Sharia governance, national law harmonization, and Islamic criminal law).
Philosophy of Islamic Education (epistemological concepts, pedagogical methods, and traditional-modern educational values).
Classical Thought & Civilization (textual exploration of major Islamic scholars and historians).

Socio-Religious Dynamics (contemporary Islamic movements, digital religious authority, and identity representation).
Qur'an and Hadith Hermeneutics (exegetical approaches in dealing with modern realities).
Islamic Economy & Halal Industry (the nexus between religious compliance and social development).

Operating on a regular triannual schedule, Bidayah releases its issues consecutively in March, July, and November. To ensure the highest academic integrity and objective scrutiny, every manuscript submitted undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer-review system evaluated by international experts in the field.

Established in 2026, the journal strongly advocates for the globalization of Islamic knowledge. In line with open-access paradigms, all published works are instantly accessible under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

"Advancing the frontiers of Islamic thought, legal discovery, and educational excellence through authentic and rigorous scholarly publication."

YAYASAN An-Nur Meunara Baro

Aceh Besar - Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam

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BIDAYAH: Journal of Islamic Studies

is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the study of foundational wisdom, Islamic history and philosophy, and the Muslim world. Inspired by the philosophical concept of Bidayah (the beginning or foundational step), the journal serve as an official platform for academic research, conceptual ideas, and critical discourse that addresses fundamental Islamic tradition, modern intellectual challenges, and global Muslim dynamics.

The journal welcomes original research papers, conceptual studies, and scholarly literature reviews that contribute to advancing knowledge in Islamic thought, education, law, governance, socio-religious phenomena, and contemporary global academic discourse. Primary areas of focus include classical Islamic heritage, spiritual paradigms in modern socio-intellectual contexts, interdisciplinary perspectives on Islam, and global Muslim affairs.

Journal Identity & Quick Information

Journal Title	BIDAYAH: Journal of Islamic Studies
Frequency	3 issues per year (March, July, November)
ISSN (Online)	XXXX-XXXX
Editor in Chief	Prof. Dr. Syabuddin, M.Ag
Managing Editor	Dr. Silahuddin, M.Ag
DOI Prefix	10.65802
Publisher	Yayasan An-Nur Meunara Baro
Accreditation	Non-Sinta

"Nurturing Intellectual Synergy in Islamic Knowledge."

Yayasan An-Nur Meunara Baro | Aceh Besar

Call for Papers

Advancing Islamic Scholarship Together

BIDAYAH, Vol. 1 No. 2 (2026)

We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to submit their original research for the upcoming issue. BIDAYAH: Journal of Islamic Studies focuses on classical and contemporary Islamic discourses.

Focus and Scope:

Qur’anic & Hadith Studies, Islamic Law, Islamic Education, Spiritual Development, Theology, Philosophy, and contemporary Muslim Societies.

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