About the Journal
An International Journal of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh Studies (IJFUS E-ISSN: 2600-8408) is a peer-reviewed bilingual (Arabic and English) scholarly online journal, published biannually in January and July by the Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman Kulliyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia. IJFUS publishes original research articles on various topics related to Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh. It seeks to enrich the discussions on Fiqh and its Usul by providing fresh perspectives and insightful analyses on a wide range of jurisprudential issues.
The scope of the Journal is limited to issues related to Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, the historical context of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, the application of the contemporary problems in Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh, and the comparative studies of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh. The uniqueness of this journal lies in the application of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh to contemporary topics and experiences.
Subject areas suitable for publication are as follows:
- Issues in Islamic Family
- Issues in Islamic Banking and Finance
- Issues in Islamic Jurisprudence
- Issues in Maqasid Shariah
- Issues in Halal and Haram
- Issues in Islamic Law and Shariah
- Issues in Usul Fiqh
- Issues in Ijtihad and Fatwa
- Other areas related to Fiqh and Usul Fiqh
Due Date for Article Submission:
The due date for submission of the article for the January Issue is 15 OCTOBER and the due date for submission of the article for the July Issue is 15 APRIL. Please follow the journal guidelines and article template.
Current Issue
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): July Issue
The July 2025 issue presents research from scholars across twelve countries: Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Turkey, Eritrea, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt, Afghanistan, Jordan, Bahrain, and India. The collection examines Islamic jurisprudence through contemporary lenses, addressing financial systems, social phenomena, and methodological frameworks. Studies explore Murābaḥah financing for minorities, coffee jurisprudence, Islamic gold dinar strategies, zakat eligibility for displaced persons, maqāṣid-based regulatory principles, religious-life preservation priorities, sustainable Islamic finance, waqf fund management, Malaysian familial challenges, and qiyās applications in modern muamalat. The issue demonstrates sophisticated integration of classical Islamic legal methodology with pressing contemporary issues across diverse Muslim contexts.
Published:
31-07-2025
