al-Irsyad: Journal of Islamic and Contemporary Issues

Al-Irsyad: Journal of Islamic and Contemporary Issues (IJICI) is an open access, double-blind peer-reviewed international scholarly journal published biannually (June and December) by Penerbit UIS, Malaysia. IJICI attracts a diverse international audience, showcasing multidisciplinary research across all topical themes of contemporary Islam. It addresses issues that transcend both intellectual and geographic boundaries and reports empirical results with broad implications. With guidance from an esteemed editorial board and meticulously selected reviewers, IJICI focuses on exploring significant, contemporary and ground-breaking discussions in the areas of Islamic contemporary issues and welcomes new insights and directions for study in this field.

The IJICI provides a platform for exploring modern challenges through the perspectives of Muslim scholars. By emphasising the relevance and adaptability of Islamic thought, the journal fosters critical discussions and integrates it into the broader social scientific discourse of today's global society.

The IJICI is essential reading for academics, regulators, and experts in Islam. The editorial team is committed to open and critical dialogue and encourages scholarly papers from different disciplines, using diverse methodologies, and from all corners of the globe.

As the IJICI continues its journey toward global academic recognition, prioritizing excellence in published research remains at the core of its mission. High-quality publications are fundamental to ensuring that the journal serves as a credible reference for scholars worldwide and contributes meaningfully to contemporary Islamic studies. To maintain rigorous academic standards, IJICI is committed to:

1. Robust peer review system. Every submission undergoes a meticulous review process led by established scholars in relevant fields. This ensures that published works adhere to the highest standards of academic integrity and contribute meaningfully to ongoing scholarly discourse.
2. Strategic curation of research. Articles selected for publication must address contemporary issues in Islamic scholarship while demonstrating methodological depth and analytical precision. This ensures relevance to both regional and international academic discussions.
3. Diversification of authors and collaborations. Expanding contributions from scholars across different regions and academic traditions enhances the journal’s intellectual diversity, reinforcing its global appeal.
4. Ensuring linguistic clarity and precision. To maximize accessibility, published works must exhibit clear, well-structured academic writing, particularly in English. Professional editing and translation support will be integrated to maintain the highest quality of presentation.
5. Integration with global research networks. Strengthening indexing in reputable academic databases and fostering partnerships with international conferences and institutions will further establish IJICI as a prominent scholarly platform.

By embedding these principles into its publishing framework, IJICI will continue to evolve into a leading academic journal with an international reputation, ensuring its contributions remain impactful and widely referenced.

The editorial board welcomes original contributions (written in Bahasa Melayu, English or Arabic) which have never been published or considered for publication by any other publishers.

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that fall within the scope of the IJICI. Please read the information on the publication ethics statement. The articles published in IJICI are going through a double-blind peer-review process. Hence, the decision on whether the scientific article is accepted or not, will be the Editorial Board’s right based on the peer reviewer's recommendation.

Please read and understand the author’s guidelines for the preparation manuscript. The author who submits a manuscript to the editors should comply with the author's guidelines and template. If the submitted manuscript does not comply with the guidelines or using a different format, it will be rejected by the editorial team before being reviewed. The editorial team will only accept a manuscript that meets the specified formatting requirements.

Manuscripts and all correspondence should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief, via online submission system (OJS). This journal utilizes LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival system hosted by Stanford University Libraries in the United Kingdom under the PKP Private LOCKSS and CLOCKSS Network program. To uphold the highest community standards in archival practices, IJICI conforms to the Sherpa Romeo archiving standards.

The IJICI is indexed by Google Scholar, International Scientific Indexing (ISI), Directory of Journal Indexing (DRJI), ROAD ISSN, European Reference Index for the Humanities (ERIH), CiteFactor, ResearchBib, Base, Index Copernicus, Harvard Library, Scientific Indexing Services (SIS), MySitasi, Malaysian Citation Centre (MyCite), Crossref, Dimensions, Publons, ORCiD, EuroPub, MIAR, ASI, Scilit, and OpenAIRE.

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