Focus And Scope

Focus & Scope

MUKHTASAB: Journal of Economics and Islamic Business

Mukhtasab: Journal of Economics and Islamic Business invites high-quality original research, conceptual papers, reviews, and case studies that explore and advance the discourse at the intersection of economics, finance, business, and Islamic principles. The journal focuses on how Islamic values and jurisprudence can inform, shape, and transform economic and business practices in contemporary societies.

The journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical analyses, case studies, and reviews that focus on, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Areas of Interest

Islamic banking and finance (including takaful, fintech syariah, digital banking)
Business ethics and corporate governance in Islamic business contexts
Halal industry, supply chain, and halal certification practices
Islamic entrepreneurial studies, SMEs, and social entrepreneurship
Islamic social finance: zakat, waqf, infaq, sadaqah

Monetary and fiscal policies under Shariah frameworks
Sustainable economic development and welfare economics from an Islamic perspective
Contemporary issues in Islamic macro- and microeconomics
Comparative studies between conventional and Islamic economic models
Regulatory, legal, and ethical challenges facing Islamic business and finance

The journal welcomes contributions from academia, industry practitioners, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Articles may be empirical, theoretical, or interdisciplinary, and should contribute to both local and global understandings of Islamic economics and business.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening followed by a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure high standards of academic excellence. The journal aspires to be a scholarly bridge between Islamic principles and contemporary economic dynamics, contributing significantly to global economic discourse.