Aim & Scope

Al-Meezan Research Journal is dedicated to advancing scholarly research in the fields of Islamic Law, Jurisprudence, and Legal Thought. The journal serves as a platform for original and high-quality research that explores both theoretical and applied aspects of Islamic legal systems. Al-Meezan aims to contribute to the understanding, development, and application of Islamic law in contemporary society, fostering an academic dialogue between classical scholarship and modern legal frameworks.

Aims:

  • To promote rigorous academic inquiry into the various dimensions of Islamic legal systems, including its principles, applications, and impacts on contemporary society.

  • To provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to share their work on Islamic jurisprudence, legal thought, and other related areas of Islamic law.

  • To facilitate interdisciplinary research that bridges the gap between Islamic legal traditions and modern legal practices.

  • To enhance the understanding and practice of Islamic law globally, especially in contemporary legal, political, and social contexts.

  • To publish research that addresses critical issues in Islamic law, such as ethics, governance, human rights, and legal reforms, contributing to the global discourse on legal and ethical practices in Islamic contexts.

Scope:

Al-Meezan Research Journal covers a wide range of topics related to Islamic legal studies, including, but not limited to:

  • Islamic Law (Fiqh): Examination of the principles and applications of Islamic jurisprudence, with a focus on contemporary issues and modern legal systems.

  • Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh): The study of the sources, methodologies, and principles of Islamic legal reasoning and its influence on legal systems.

  • Islamic Legal Thought: Analysis of the evolution of Islamic legal theory, including classical and contemporary perspectives.

  • Shariah and Modernity: Research addressing the relationship between Islamic law and contemporary legal systems, social issues, and governance.

  • Human Rights in Islam: Exploration of Islamic perspectives on human rights, equality, and social justice.

  • Islamic Ethics and Social Justice: Studies on the ethical principles embedded in Islamic legal systems, with applications in various social and legal contexts.

  • Comparative Islamic Studies: Comparative analyses between Islamic legal systems and other legal traditions.

  • Islamic Family Law: Research on family law within Islamic legal traditions, including issues of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and child custody.

  • Islamic Commercial Law: Examination of Islamic perspectives on finance, banking, business ethics, and economic regulations.

  • Islamic Criminal Law: Studies on the application of criminal law in Islamic legal systems, including the hudud (fixed punishments) and ta’zir (discretionary punishments).