Focus and Scope

Riwaq: Journal of Islamic Studies focuses on the publication of original research articles, conceptual studies, and critical analyses in the field of Islamic Studies from multidisciplinary and contextual perspectives. The journal serves as an academic platform for discussing classical and contemporary Islamic thought and its relevance to social, cultural, educational, and modern societal developments.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

1. Islamic Thought
   Studies on Islamic theology, philosophy, Muslim intellectual traditions, prominent Islamic scholars, and the development of classical and contemporary Islamic thought.
2. Qur’anic and Hadith Studies
   Research related to Qur’anic interpretation (tafsir), Qur’anic sciences, Hadith studies, hermeneutics, textual analysis, and contemporary approaches to Islamic texts.
3. Islamic History and Civilization
   Studies on Islamic history, Muslim civilization, Islamic intellectual traditions, Islamic manuscripts, and the development of Islamic educational and scholarly institutions.
4. Islam and Contemporary Issues
   Analyses of Islam in relation to social, cultural, political, media, technological, environmental, gender, pluralism, and other contemporary issues affecting Muslim societies.
5. Islamic Education and Intellectual Traditions
   Research on Islamic education, pesantren and madrasah studies, knowledge transmission, Islamic literacy, and the development of Islamic scholarship.
6. Muslim Society and Culture
   Studies examining religious practices, local Islamic cultures, social life of Muslim communities, and the interaction between Islam and cultural traditions.
7. Interdisciplinary Approaches in Islamic Studies
   Research integrating Islamic Studies with other disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, history, communication studies, digital humanities, and other social sciences.

Riwaq: Journal of Islamic Studies welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, students, and practitioners that promote scholarly, critical, and innovative discussions in the field of Islamic Studies.