Arba: Jurnal Studi Keislaman
Journal title Arba: Jurnal Studi Keislaman
Initials Arba
Language English
Subject Areas Multidisciplinary Islamic Studies
Frequency 4 issues per year (January, April, July, and October)
DOI Prefix 10.64691
ISSN 3090-9260 (Print) | 3090-6547 (Online)
Publisher Albahriah Jamiah Indonesia Foundation
Editor-in-Chief Alwi Padly Harahap  orcid Scopus Google Scholar Sinta ID
Arba: Jurnal Studi Keislaman is a scholarly journal that publishes original research and critical conceptual studies on Islam, employing multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches. The journal fosters dialogue between Islamic scholarly traditions and contemporary intellectual developments to deepen understanding of Islamic teachings, thought, history, and practices in local, national, and global contexts. Arba’s scope includes Qur’anic and Hadith studies, Islamic thought and philosophy, Islamic creed and theology, Islamic education, Islamic history, Islamic law, and Islamic economics, as well as contemporary issues relevant to the development of Muslim societies. The journal prioritizes originality, analytical depth, argumentative rigor, and meaningful scholarly contributions to the advancement of Islamic studies. Published by Albahriah Jamiah Indonesia Foundation, Arba is committed to upholding publication integrity and quality through a double-blind peer-review process and adherence to scholarly publication ethics. Arba publishes thematically organized articles in each issue. Before submitting a manuscript, authors are required to consult the “Announcements” section on the journal’s website to review the theme, research focus, and submission deadline for the currently open issue. Manuscripts must align with the announced issue theme and comply with applicable submission guidelines. Authors are advised to ensure that their manuscript’s topic and analytical focus are consistent with the journal’s scope and the specific theme of the issue before submission.

Current Issue

Vol. 2 No. 4 (2026): Decolonizing Islamic Studies
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The latest edition of Arba: Jurnal Studi Keislaman, which focuses on the theme of “Decolonizing Islamic Studies,” was published online on October 26, 2026. This issue features 21 authors from 13 academic affiliations across seven countries—Bosnia and Herzegovina, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Malaysia, and Australia—representing three continents: Europe, Asia, and Australia.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64691/ke12pw16
Published: 2026-10-26

Articles

  • Why Are Ḥāshiyas Overlooked? Canonization Bias and the Invisibility of Intellectual Innovation in the Islamic Scholarly Tradition

    Martina Riđić, Selman Mešković, Sabina Ilić (Author)
    317-336
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64691/fjqzv573
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  • The Ijāzah as an Infrastructure of Scholarly Authority: The Legitimation of ʿUlamāʾ within the Haramayn–Nusantara Network (18th–19th Centuries)

    Ade Aspandi, Sopandi Sopandi, Rela Imanulhaq, Reyadh Alsaadi (Author)
    337-355
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64691/2yertm90
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  • Epistemic Validity of the Makkiyah-Madaniyah Sūrah Dating: Reassessing Orientalist Philology through Islamic Historical Traditions

    Abdulla Al Rahat, Syed Maksudur Rahman (Author)
    356-376
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64691/sh8se994
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  • The Transformation of the Legitimacy of Power in Islamic Politics: From Classical Bayʿat to the Modern Political Mandate

    Akmalun Najmi, Ismail Ismail, Siti Nuri Nurhaidah, Najeb Mohamad Ali (Author)
    377-397
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64691/vhbd2190
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  • Kings and Pharaohs in the Qur’an: Criticism of Ancient Egyptian Historiography through the Stories of Prophet Joseph and Prophet Moses

    Oby Ara Afima, Nurul Habibah Arfizeah, Salsabila Putri Riwanda, Muhammad Nur Ikhsan (Author)
    398-417
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64691/6yts5k97
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  • The Mustaḍʿafīn in the Qur’an as Epistemic Subjects: The Shift of Knowledge Authority from the Elite to Marginalized Groups

    Heru Syahputra, Amroeni Drajat, Saleh Adri, Aljohani Mousa Qashqary (Author)
    418-437
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.64691/y4dkjh28
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