FOCUS AND SCOPE
NIHAYAH: Journal of Islamic Studies is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal that aims to foster critical engagement and scholarly discourse in the broad field of Islamic studies. The journal serves as a global platform for researchers, academics, scholars, and practitioners to explore, analyze, and contribute to the rich and evolving intellectual traditions of Islam.
The journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical discussions, case studies, and literature reviews that focus on, but are not limited to, the following areas:
- Qur’anic Studies and Exegesis (Tafsir)
- Hadith Studies and Prophetic Traditions
- Islamic Theology (Kalam) and Philosophy
- Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Legal Theory (Usul al-Fiqh)
- Islamic Education and Pedagogical Thought
- Sufism and Islamic Spirituality
- Islamic History and Civilization
- Contemporary Issues in Islam and Muslim Societies
- Islamic Political Thought and Governance
- Islamic Economics and Finance
- Comparative Religion and Interfaith Dialogue
- Gender Studies in Islam
- Islam and Science, Technology, and Modernity
- Islamic Culture, Arts, and Literature
- Islam in Southeast Asia and Local Contexts
NIHAYAH encourages interdisciplinary approaches that connect classical Islamic scholarship with modern academic perspectives, offering space for both traditional and contemporary reflections. The journal is particularly open to studies that highlight the role of Islam in shaping ethical, educational, spiritual, socio-political, and cultural values in diverse societies.
All submissions undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, relevance, and originality. With its commitment to excellence and integrity, NIHAYAH strives to become a leading scholarly reference in the field of Islamic studies, both at national and international levels.
