Critical and Interdisciplinary Studies on Islam in Contemporary Contexts

2026-01-17
Al-Banjari: Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman aims to advance scholarly understanding of Islam through critical and interdisciplinary inquiry. The journal provides an academic platform for examining the dynamic interaction between Islamic intellectual heritage and contemporary global realities, with emphasis on analytical rigor, theoretical contribution, and contextual relevance within international Islamic Studies discourse. The journal welcomes original empirical research, theoretical analyses, and interdisciplinary studies that deepen understanding of Islam’s intellectual traditions and their practical implications in modern contexts. Submissions are expected to demonstrate strong methodological grounding and meaningful engagement with current scholarly debates. Manuscripts may address, but are not limited to, the following thematic areas: Classical and Contemporary Islamic ThoughtStudies bridging classical Islamic texts, doctrines, and intellectual traditions with modern philosophical, theological, and social debates. Islam and SocietyResearch on lived religiosity, social transformation, community practices, identity formation, and institutional dynamics in Muslim societies. Islamic Education and Moral FormationAnalyses of Islamic pedagogy, curriculum development, educational institutions, character education, and ethical formation in contemporary settings. Islamic Law, Ethics, and GovernanceExplorations of Islamic legal thought, maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, legal pluralism, ethical reasoning, and the role of Islamic norms in public life. Socio-Economic and Environmental Dimensions of IslamStudies on Islamic economic ethics, philanthropy (zakat and waqf), social justice, sustainability, and ecological responsibility. Islam, Modernity, and TechnologyCritical examinations of Islam in relation to digital media, technological change, globalization, and emerging ethical challenges. The journal encourages qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches and prioritizes manuscripts that offer original insights and contribute to international scholarly conversations in Islamic Studies.example: 1. From Classical Heritage to Global Modernity: Reconfiguring Islamic Intellectual Traditions in Contemporary Thought 2. Lived Islam and Social Transformation: Religious Identity Negotiation in Contemporary Muslim Societies 3. Islamic Pedagogy and Moral Formation in the Twenty-First Century: Theoretical Foundations and Contemporary Practices 4. Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah in Contemporary Governance: Ethical Reasoning and Public Policy Implications 5. Islamic Economic Ethics and Social Justice: Normative Foundations and Community Practices in Modern Muslim Societies 6. Digital Religion and Islamic Authority: Knowledge Production and Religious Mediation in Online Spaces 7. Environmental Ethics in Islamic Thought: Toward a Normative Framework for Faith-Based Sustainability 8. Between Tradition and Transformation: Islamic Law, Legal Pluralism, and Contemporary Muslim Societies 9. Spirituality and Ethics in Everyday Muslim Life: Practices, Meanings, and Social Contexts 10. Islam and Global Challenges: An Interdisciplinary Social Science Perspective