International Journal of Law

About the Journal

The International Journal of Law (IJL) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the publication of high-quality research in the fields of general law, Islamic law, and legal education. As a multidisciplinary academic platform, the journal seeks to foster critical dialogue between traditional and modern legal systems, with a particular focus on how legal frameworks address contemporary social, ethical, and educational challenges in an increasingly globalized world.

IJL welcomes contributions from academics, legal practitioners, educators, and policy analysts worldwide. It serves as an inclusive space for intellectual engagement that explores the complex relationship between law, religion, ethics, and pedagogy, drawing on both classical jurisprudence and emerging legal theories.

Scope and Thematic Coverage

The journal publishes original research, theoretical discussions, comparative analyses, and case studies in a wide range of legal disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Comparative legal systems: secular and Islamic traditions

• Constitutional, civil, criminal, and administrative law

• Legal reform and policy analysis

• Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), usul al-fiqh, and maqasid al-shariah

• Human rights and international legal frameworks

• Legal education and curriculum development

• Integration of Islamic ethical values into modern legal systems

• Sharia-compliant finance and economic regulations

• Family, inheritance, and personal status law

• Legal pluralism and multicultural legal governance

Mission and Vision

The International Journal of Law (IJL) is committed to advancing legal scholarship that promotes justice, equality, ethical governance, and sustainable development. The journal provides a rigorous forum for interdisciplinary and cross-cultural inquiry into how evolving legal paradigms—both secular and religious—can contribute to societal transformation and the universal realization of human dignity.

IJL places particular emphasis on legal issues relevant to Muslim-majority societies and how Islamic law can be harmonized with global legal standards and human rights principles.

Peer Review and Editorial Integrity

All manuscripts submitted to IJL undergo a double-blind peer review process to ensure objectivity, originality, and academic integrity. The journal adheres to internationally recognized publishing ethics and editorial guidelines, ensuring transparency and quality in the dissemination of knowledge.

Indexing and Accessibility

IJL is actively seeking inclusion in leading academic indexing databases such as Scopus, DOAJ, Google Scholar, and HeinOnline. As an open-access journal, IJL ensures that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide, thereby maximizing research visibility and scholarly impact.