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Arba: Jurnal Studi Keislaman
Vol. 3, No. 1, 2027
Islamic Legal Philosophy and the Transformation of Civilisation
Arba: Jurnal Studi Keislaman invites academics, researchers, and scholars to submit scholarly articles for Vol. 3, No. 1, 2027, under the theme "Islamic Legal Philosophy and the Transformation of Civilisation." This edition focuses on critical inquiries into the relationship between Islamic legal philosophy and social change, scientific advancement, technological transformation, societal governance, and contemporary humanitarian issues. Submissions should go beyond merely outlining Islamic legal principles; they should analyse how concepts such as maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, maṣlaḥah, justice, freedom, humanity, public interest, and legal change can be utilised to understand and respond to the transformation of civilisation.
Articles may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
1. Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah and the Transformation of Civilisation
Studies on the relevance and reconstruction of maqāṣid al-sharīʿah amid changing social, political, economic, and cultural structures.
2. The Philosophy of Islamic Legal Change
Philosophical analysis regarding the relationship between changing times, shifts in ʿurf (custom), public interest (maṣlaḥah), and the transformation of Islamic legal norms.
3. Justice and Legal Ethics in Contemporary Society
Studies on concepts of justice, equality, freedom, human dignity, and social responsibility within Islamic legal philosophy.
4. Islamic Law and Technological Transformation
Philosophical analysis of legal issues arising from the digitalisation of life, artificial intelligence, the digital economy, information technology, and changing patterns of social interaction.
5. Islamic Legal Philosophy and Transformative Economics
A study of distributive justice, ownership, transactions, welfare, the digital economy, and shifts in economic structures from the perspective of Islamic legal philosophy.
6. Islamic Law, the State, and Governance Transformation
An analysis of the relationship between Islamic law, the rule of law, public authority, legislation, and institutional change in modern society.
7. Legal Pluralism and Societal Transformation
A philosophical study of the interaction between Islamic law and state law, customary law, community norms, and transnational legal systems.
8. Islamic Legal Philosophy and Human Rights
A conceptual analysis of the relationship between Islamic law, human rights, human dignity, the protection of vulnerable groups, and modern citizenship.
9. Islamic Family Law amidst Social Change
A philosophical study of how concepts of marriage, family, gender relations, family responsibilities, and rights protection are transforming in a changing society.
10. Islamic Legal Philosophy and Ecological Issues
A study of human responsibility toward the environment, ecological justice, natural resources, and sustainability from the perspective of Islamic law.
11. Authority, Ijtihad, and the Transformation of Legal Knowledge
An analysis of shifting sources of authority, methods of ijtihad, the production of legal knowledge, and the roles of religious scholars (ulama) and religious institutions in contemporary society.
12. Islamic Legal Philosophy from a Cross-Civilizational Perspective
A comparative study of the dialogue between Islamic legal thought and other legal-philosophical traditions in addressing the challenges of modern civilisation.
13. The Legacy of Islamic Legal Philosophy and the Challenges of Modernity
A critical reconstruction of the ideas of key figures and classical works in Islamic legal philosophy to address contemporary legal and societal issues.
14. Islamic Law, Citizenship, and Communal Life
A study of the relationships between Islamic legal norms, citizenship, diversity, social solidarity, and the formation of an inclusive social order.
15. Islamic Legal Philosophy and the Future of Civilisation
A conceptual and critical examination of the trajectory of Islamic law in the face of demographic, technological, economic, and environmental changes, as well as shifts in global social structures.
Arba encourages submissions that offer robust philosophical arguments, clear theoretical contributions, and relevance to contemporary issues. We will consider articles based on textual analysis, the study of key thinkers, normative legal research, comparative studies, or empirical research grounded in philosophy, provided they demonstrate a strong connection to the edition's theme.
Submission deadline: November 30, 2026
Submitted manuscripts will undergo editorial screening and peer review in accordance with the editorial policies of Arba: Jurnal Studi Keislaman.
