About the Journal

Safīnah: Indonesian Journal of Sharia and Islamic Sciences is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the dissemination of high-quality scholarly research in the fields of Islamic studies and Sharia sciences. The journal serves as an open and inclusive academic platform for researchers, academics, scholars, and practitioners to publish original works that contribute to the advancement of Islamic knowledge and the development of Sharia-based scholarship.

Safīnah publishes original empirical studies, theoretical analyses, normative research, and critical reviews that explore both classical and contemporary issues in Islam and Muslim societies. The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that engage with Islamic teachings in dialogue with social, economic, legal, political, and cultural contexts at local, national, and global levels.

Manuscripts may be submitted in English or Indonesian and undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and ethical integrity. Safīnah is published three times a year, with issues released in January, May, and September, reflecting the journal’s commitment to fostering continuous scholarly communication and intellectual exchange.

As an open-access and no-APC journal, Safīnah ensures that all published articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide without any financial barriers for authors or readers. The journal is committed to promoting academic inclusivity, ethical publishing practices, and scholarly excellence, while contributing to the development of Islamic sciences that are responsive to contemporary challenges and grounded in sound Sharia principles.