Focus and scope

AIM

Journal of Islamic Mubādalah (JIM) is an open-access, peer-reviewed scholarly journal that aims to advance Mubādalah Studies as an interdisciplinary field of inquiry within Islamic Studies and the broader social sciences. The journal promotes Mubādalah as a theoretical, methodological, and analytical framework for understanding reciprocity, equality, justice, partnership, and mutual responsibility in human relationships, social institutions, and public life. JIM encourages theoretical, empirical, conceptual, and comparative scholarship that examines contemporary social, cultural, legal, political, environmental, and digital issues through the lens of Mubādalah. The journal seeks to contribute to the development of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable societies by fostering rigorous research on reciprocity, social justice, human dignity, and ethical responsibility across diverse local and global contexts. Through the development and application of the Mubādalah framework, JIM supports scholarly work that addresses challenges related to social inclusion, justice, sustainable development, and transformative social change. The journal aims to strengthen academic conversations on equitable human relations, social harmony, and sustainable futures, in alignment with universal ethical values and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

SUBJECT CATEGORY

  • Mubādalah Studies
  • Gender and Family Studies
  • Islamic Law and Society
  • Social Justice Studies
  • Religion and Public Life
  • Political and Cultural Studies
  • Environmental Humanities
  • Digital Society Studies
  • Interdisciplinary Social Sciences

FOCUS

Journal of Islamic Mubādalah focuses on the development and application of Mubādalah as a scholarly paradigm for examining reciprocal, just, and equitable relations among individuals, social groups, institutions, and the natural environment. The journal emphasizes theoretical development, empirical research, and comparative inquiry that explore how Mubādalah principles contribute to understanding contemporary issues in family life, law, society, culture, politics, ecology, and digital civilization. The journal encourages scholarly contributions that deepen the understanding of reciprocity, equality, justice, partnership, and mutual responsibility across diverse social and cultural settings, while advancing the academic development of Mubādalah Studies within Islamic scholarship and the broader social sciences.

SCOPE

Research Topics Covered

1. Mubādalah Theory and Methodology

(1) Development of Mubādalah Theory; (2) Hermeneutics and Islamic Epistemology; (3) Qur’anic and Hadith Interpretation; (4) Methodological Innovations in Mubādalah Studies.

2. Gender Equality and Family Studies

(1) Marriage and Family Relations; (2) Family Resilience and Well-being; (3) Gender Justice and Partnership; (4) Inheritance, Guardianship, and Domestic Roles.

3. Islamic Law and Social Justice

(1) Family Law Reform; (2) Human Rights and Legal Equality; (3) Women's Legal Protection; (4) Islamic Legal Responses to Contemporary Issues.

4. Politics, Citizenship and  Public Participation

(1) Identity Politics; (2) Political Representation and Leadership; (3) Citizenship, Democracy, and Governance; (4) Public Ethics and Social Inclusion.

5. Ecology, Sustainability and Environmental Ethics

(1) Human–Nature Reciprocity; (2) Ecological Justice; (3) Environmental Ethics in Islam; (4) Sustainability and Climate-related Issues.

6. Culture, Religion and Local Wisdom

(1) Local Traditions and Customary Practices; (2) Religion and Cultural Transformation; (3) Indigenous Knowledge and Social Values; (4) Cultural Perspectives on Equality and Justice.

7. Digital Society and Contemporary Muslim Life

(1) Digital Citizenship; (2) Online Gender-based Violence; (3) Digital Ethics and Islamic Values; (4) Technology, Society, and Social Transformation.

8. Comparative and Global Mubādalah Studies

(1) Cross-regional Studies across Diverse Social and Cultural Contexts; (2) Comparative Perspectives on Equality, Justice, and Reciprocity; (3) Muslim Societies and Transnational Issues; (4) Interdisciplinary Approaches to Mubādalah.