Aims of the Journal
The aims of the journal of Studies of Islamic Jurisprudence and Basis of Law (SIJBL) can be summarized as follows:
Advance Scholarly Research: To promote and disseminate high-quality academic research in the fields of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and the foundational principles of Islamic law (Usul al-Fiqh), contributing to the global understanding of Islamic legal thought.
Bridge Tradition and Modernity: To foster a dialogue between traditional Islamic scholarship and modern academic methodologies, exploring the theoretical, historical, and contemporary dimensions of Islamic law.
Encourage Interdisciplinary Inquiry: To provide a platform for interdisciplinary studies that examine the philosophical, ethical, and practical aspects of Islamic jurisprudence and its application in diverse contexts.
Promote Global Discourse: To contribute to the international discourse on Islamic law by addressing its relevance to contemporary legal, social, and ethical challenges.
Ensure Academic Excellence: To uphold the highest standards of academic rigor by subjecting all submissions to a thorough peer-review process conducted by experts in the field.
Facilitate Open Access: To provide open access to its content, ensuring the widespread dissemination of knowledge and encouraging engagement among academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public.
Foster Inclusivity and Collaboration: To invite contributions from scholars worldwide, creating a diverse and inclusive platform for the exchange of ideas and perspectives on Islamic jurisprudence and its foundational principles.
Serve as a Leading Resource: To establish SIJBL as a leading academic journal in the study of Islamic law, serving as a vital resource for researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field.
Support Ethical and Practical Applications: To explore the practical and ethical implications of Islamic legal principles, addressing their application in modern contexts and contributing to the development of just and equitable legal systems.
Encourage Critical Engagement: To publish critical reviews and original research that challenge and expand existing understandings of Islamic jurisprudence, fostering intellectual growth and innovation in the field.
Through these aims, SIJBL aspires to be a dynamic and influential voice in the study of Islamic law, enriching both academic scholarship and practical applications of Islamic legal principles.
Scope of the Journal
The journal of Studies of Islamic Jurisprudence and Basis of Law (SIJBL) is a leading academic platform dedicated to advancing research and scholarship in the fields of Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and the foundational principles of Islamic law (Usul al-Fiqh). The journal’s scope encompasses a wide range of topics and approaches, reflecting its commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of Islamic legal thought and its application in both historical and contemporary contexts.
SIJBL provides a forum for rigorous intellectual inquiry, bridging the rich traditions of Islamic scholarship with modern academic methodologies. It encourages interdisciplinary studies that explore the philosophical, ethical, and practical dimensions of Islamic jurisprudence, addressing its relevance to contemporary legal, social, and ethical challenges. The journal also seeks to analyze, critique, and review opinions and frameworks within Islamic jurisprudence and law, while proposing innovative solutions to emerging issues, particularly in the Islamic world. A key focus of SIJBL is to expand and deepen Shia theological studies, contributing to the global discourse on Islamic law and its diverse interpretations. The journal aims to clarify and explain issues of Islamic jurisprudence and law in the international arena, fostering a dialogue that transcends cultural and geographical boundaries.
SIJBL is committed to academic excellence, ensuring that all submissions undergo a thorough peer-review process by experts in the field. By providing open access to its content, the journal promotes the widespread dissemination of knowledge and encourages engagement among academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, and the broader public. The journal also serves as a platform for training and developing researchers and scholars in the fields of jurisprudence and Islamic law. It organizes and guides research efforts, creating a scientific and research-oriented environment that supports the production and dissemination of new knowledge. SIJBL invites contributions from scholars worldwide, fostering inclusivity and collaboration in the study of Islamic legal principles.
Through its focus on critical engagement, SIJBL publishes original research, critical reviews, and innovative theories that challenge and expand existing understandings of Islamic jurisprudence. It aims to design new jurisprudential and legal frameworks, address contemporary challenges, and propose solutions that contribute to the development of just and equitable legal systems. By establishing itself as a leading resource in the study of Islamic law, SIJBL aspires to enrich both academic scholarship and practical applications of Islamic legal principles. Through its dynamic and inclusive approach, the journal seeks to be a vital voice in the global discourse on Islamic jurisprudence, serving as a bridge between tradition and modernity, theory and practice, and local and international perspectives.