Focus And Scope

Focus and Scope

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.

Scope includes, but is not limited to, topics such as:

  • 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.