Aims and Scope

Asian Journal of Law and Islamic Finance is a peer-reviewed and open acess journal published by the Faculty of Shariah and Islamic Economics, Universitas Annuqayah. The journal serves as an interdisciplinary platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersection between legal frameworks and Islamic financial practices.

Aims

The journal aims to:

  • Foster scholarly research that integrates legal analysis with Islamic financial principles
  • Advance understanding of the regulatory environments that govern Islamic financial markets
  • Examine how Shariah requirements interact with conventional legal systems
  • Promote innovative approaches to emerging challenges in Islamic finance through legal perspectives
  • Contribute to the development of both theoretical frameworks and practical applications
  • Build international dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across both disciplines

Scope

Asian Journal of Law and Islamic Finance welcomes original research addressing topics including but not limited to:

  • Legal and regulatory frameworks for Islamic financial institutions
  • Shariah governance systems and their legal implications
  • Comparative analyses of Islamic financial legislation across jurisdictions
  • Contract law applications in Islamic financial instruments
  • Legal documentation and standardization of Islamic financial products
  • Dispute resolution mechanisms for Islamic financial transactions
  • Corporate governance from both legal and Islamic finance perspectives
  • Consumer protection in Islamic banking and finance
  • Fintech regulations in Islamic financial contexts
  • Taxation issues related to Islamic financial instruments
  • Cross-border legal considerations in Islamic finance
  • Legal structures for Islamic social finance (waqf, zakat)
  • Risk management strategies that comply with both legal and Shariah requirements
  • Court decisions and case law affecting Islamic financial practices

The journal accepts diverse methodological approaches including empirical research, theoretical analyses, case studies, and policy evaluations. All submissions undergo rigorous double-blind peer review to ensure scholarly excellence and relevance to the field.

Asian Journal of Law and Islamic Finance invites contributions from legal scholars, financial researchers, Shariah experts, economists, practitioners, and policymakers committed to advancing knowledge at the intersection of law and Islamic finance.