Human, Cultural, and Religious Sensitivity Policy

Research published in Syariah: Jurnal Hukum dan Pemikiran frequently addresses religion, law, communities, customary traditions, vulnerable groups, identity, family matters, and culturally sensitive practices.

The journal therefore requires authors to conduct and report such research responsibly and respectfully.

Human Participants

Research involving human participants must comply with relevant ethical standards and applicable laws.

Authors should provide information concerning:

• informed consent;
• ethical approval where required;
• protection of confidentiality;
• anonymization or pseudonymization;
• risks to participants; and
• procedures for protecting vulnerable participants.

Cultural and Community Knowledge

Researchers should respect legitimate community interests relating to:

• indigenous and customary knowledge;
• sacred or culturally restricted information;
• community-owned materials;
• oral traditions;
• culturally sensitive archives; and
• traditional knowledge.

Publication should not expose individuals or communities to unnecessary harm.

Religious Sensitivity

The journal supports rigorous academic inquiry, including critical examination of Islamic law, religious institutions, doctrine, historical traditions, and religious practice.

Academic criticism is not prohibited merely because a subject is religiously sensitive.

Nevertheless, manuscripts should:

• distinguish scholarly criticism from derogatory language;
• avoid unnecessary stereotyping;
• represent religious traditions accurately and contextually;
• use reliable translations and terminology;
• respect confidentiality of sensitive religious information; and
• avoid dehumanizing or discriminatory characterization of religious communities.

Respect for cultural and religious sensitivity does not override the journal's commitment to scholarly freedom, evidence-based criticism, and academic debate