HISTORY

The Journal of Shariah Law Research (JSLR) was established in January 2016 by the Department of Shariah and Law, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya, with the primary aim of promoting high-quality scholarly research in the field of Shariah law. The journal was initiated in response to the increasing academic demand for a dedicated platform that integrates classical Islamic legal scholarship with contemporary legal and socio-economic developments, particularly in the context of reform-oriented discourse.

From its inception, JSLR has been published biannually, offering both print and online editions to reach a wide academic audience. The journal is peer-reviewed and follows a double-blind review process, ensuring the highest standards of academic integrity, originality, and analytical rigour. Its editorial policy encourages the submission of original research articles, conceptual papers, case analyses, and review articles that contribute to the advancement and reform (islah and tajdid) of Islamic legal thought.

JSLR emphasizes the contemporary relevance of Shariah law by publishing research that engages critically with emerging legal, ethical, technological, and societal challenges through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence. Key areas of focus include but are not limited to: Islamic family law, Islamic criminal law, constitutional frameworks, Islamic finance and banking, maqasid al-shariah, fatwa studies, international law, and human rights in Islam.

The journal has successfully positioned itself as a progressive platform for intellectual dialogue among scholars, jurists, practitioners, and postgraduate researchers. Over the years, JSLR has expanded its contributor base to include authors from Malaysia, the wider Southeast Asian region, the Middle East, and Africa, reflecting its growing international reach and scholarly influence.

To strengthen its academic impact, JSLR continuously improves its editorial processes, reviewer database, and publication standards in line with international indexing requirements. The journal adheres to best practices in ethical publishing and is committed to fostering research excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and comparative legal analysis within the broader field of Islamic law.

As part of its long-term development strategy, the Journal of Shariah Law Research aspires to be a leading source of Shariah legal scholarship and a key reference in the global discourse on Islamic law reform, aligning with Scopus’ mission to disseminate high-quality, peer-reviewed academic content.