Focus And Scope

Focus

The Indonesian Journal of Digital Islamic Studies (IJDIS) focuses on scholarly discussions examining the interaction between Islamic thought, religious authority, and digital transformation in contemporary Muslim societies. The journal aims to advance normative, conceptual, and interdisciplinary studies addressing how digital technologies, artificial intelligence, and digital culture reshape Islamic knowledge, education, law, and ethical discourses.

IJDIS particularly highlights intellectual developments emerging from Indonesia while engaging with broader debates within the Global South and international Islamic studies scholarship. The journal promotes theoretical exploration and critical analysis that bridges classical Islamic traditions with contemporary technological realities.

Scope

The journal publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, and scholarly reviews related to the following areas:

  1. Digital Islamic Studies

Normative and theoretical discussions on Islam in digital environments, including digital religion, online religiosity, and transformation of Islamic intellectual traditions.

  1. Islamic Knowledge and Religious Authority in the Digital Era

Studies examining reinterpretation of Islamic knowledge, fatwa development, ulama authority, and religious legitimacy within digital platforms.

  1. Artificial Intelligence and Islamic Thought

Normative and ethical analyses of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies from Islamic epistemological, philosophical, and jurisprudential perspectives.

  1. Digital Transformation of Islamic Education

Normative and conceptual studies on digital pedagogy, curriculum transformation, and knowledge transmission in Islamic educational institutions, including pesantren and Islamic boarding schools.

  1. Islam, Digital Culture, and Muslim Society

Critical analyses of Islamic identity, piety, media culture, and moral discourse in digital Muslim communities.

  1. Islamic Law, Ethics, and Governance in Digital Contexts

Normative and policy-oriented studies discussing Islamic legal reasoning, ethical frameworks, and governance challenges related to digital religion and technology.

  1. Islamic Studies in Indonesia and the Global South

Scholarly contributions exploring theoretical and normative developments of Islamic studies within Indonesian contexts and comparative Global South perspectives.