Focus and Scope
Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the understanding and development of Islamic sciences through the publication of original research articles, critical analytical studies, and book reviews. The journal provides an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, scholars, and practitioners to disseminate research findings, exchange ideas, and engage in critical discussions on various aspects of Islamic studies and their relevance to contemporary issues.
The journal encourages scholarly contributions that explore Islamic teachings, intellectual traditions, and their applications in diverse social, cultural, educational, legal, political, and economic contexts. Through an interdisciplinary approach, Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman seeks to foster academic dialogue, promote innovative perspectives, and contribute to the advancement of Islamic scholarship at both national and international levels.
The focus and scope of Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman include, but are not limited to, the following areas:
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Education: Studies on Islamic education, educational philosophy, curriculum development, teaching and learning methods, character education, educational management, Qur’anic and Prophetic approaches to education, and the development of Islamic educational institutions.
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Socio-Cultural Issues: Research on Islam and society, Islamic traditions, cultural practices, social transformation, religious moderation, multiculturalism, living Islam, and the interaction between Islamic values and contemporary social realities. This area also includes studies of how the Qur’an, hadith, and Islamic intellectual traditions are understood, practiced, and negotiated within diverse cultural and social settings.
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Law: Studies on Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah, Islamic legal thought, Qur’anic and hadith-based legal interpretation, family law, contemporary legal issues, and the relationship between Islamic law and national legal systems.
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Politics: Research on Islamic political thought, Qur’anic and Prophetic perspectives on governance, leadership, democracy, public policy, religious authority, political movements, and the relationship between Islam, political institutions, and civic life.
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Economics: Studies on Islamic economics, Qur’anic and Prophetic economic ethics, zakat management, Islamic finance, entrepreneurship, business ethics, economic empowerment, and the application of Islamic principles to contemporary economic practices.
The journal also welcomes interdisciplinary studies that connect Qur’anic studies, hadith studies, Islamic thought, and other branches of Islamic sciences with contemporary academic disciplines. Contributions addressing emerging issues in religion, education, society, culture, law, politics, economics, technology, and environmental ethics are particularly encouraged when they demonstrate a clear engagement with Islamic scholarship.
All submissions should demonstrate academic rigor, originality, critical engagement with relevant literature, methodological clarity, and a meaningful contribution to the development of Islamic studies. Research employing textual, historical, philosophical, hermeneutical, empirical, or interdisciplinary approaches is welcome, provided that it aligns with the journal’s focus and scope.
Through the dissemination of high-quality scholarly work, Bidayah: Studi Ilmu-Ilmu Keislaman aims to strengthen intellectual inquiry, encourage collaboration among scholars, and enrich academic understanding of Islam, its foundational texts, intellectual traditions, and contemporary manifestations.
