Focus and Scope

The Al-Falah Journal of Islamic Economics aims to serve as a platform for disseminating conceptual thoughts, scholarly ideas, and empirical research findings in the field of Islamic Economics. This journal is dedicated to fostering academic discourse and advancing knowledge on contemporary and historical issues in Islamic economic thought and practice.

The primary focus of the journal is on addressing critical challenges and developments in the various subfields of Islamic Economics, encompassing theoretical, methodological, and practical dimensions. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that explore the intersection of Islamic economic principles with modern financial and economic systems, policy implications, and ethical considerations in economic decision-making.

The journal publishes research in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  1. Islamic Finance

    • Shariah-compliant accounting principles and financial reporting
    • Public finance from an Islamic perspective
    • Islamic monetary and fiscal policies
    • Risk management and financial stability in Islamic finance
    • Sukuk (Islamic bonds), takaful (Islamic insurance), and Islamic investment instruments

  2. Islamic Banking

    • Principles and practices of Islamic banking institutions
    • Shariah-compliant financial products and services
    • Comparative studies between Islamic and conventional banking systems
    • Governance, ethics, and regulation in Islamic banking
    • Fintech and digital transformation in Islamic banking

  3. Islamic Economic Development

    • Strategies for sustainable economic growth within an Islamic framework
    • Socioeconomic development and poverty alleviation in Muslim communities
    • Entrepreneurship and business ethics in Islamic economics
    • The role of Islamic finance in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs)
    • Industrial and trade policies in Islamic economic systems

  4. Islamic Political Economy

    • The relationship between Islamic economic thought and political institutions
    • Policy-making and governance based on Islamic economic principles
    • The impact of Islamic economic systems on social welfare and economic justice
    • Comparative analysis of Islamic and conventional economic policies

  5. Islamic Philanthropy

    • The role of zakat (mandatory almsgiving) in economic redistribution and poverty reduction
    • Waqf (endowments) management and its contribution to social welfare
    • Islamic social finance and its impact on economic empowerment
    • Integration of Islamic philanthropy with contemporary financial markets

  6. The History of Islamic Economics

    • Evolution of Islamic economic thought across different historical periods
    • Contributions of classical and modern Islamic scholars to economic theory
    • Historical case studies of Islamic economic practices in various regions
    • Influence of Islamic economic principles on global economic systems

  7. The Thought of Islamic Economics

    • Theoretical foundations and contemporary debates in Islamic economic thought
    • Methodological approaches in Islamic economic research
    • The intersection of Islamic economics with philosophy, ethics, and sociology
    • Future directions and challenges in Islamic economic thought

The journal welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, theoretical papers, and case studies that provide fresh insights and contribute to the advancement of Islamic Economics. By promoting rigorous academic inquiry and multidisciplinary perspectives, Al-Falah Journal of Islamic Economics seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice while offering valuable recommendations for scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and industry professionals in the field of Islamic economics.