Focus and Scope

FOCUS AND SCOPE

El-'Adl: Islamic Economic Law Review

El-'Adl: Islamic Economic Law Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the advancement of Islamic Economic Law as a distinct and dynamic field of study that integrates classical Islamic legal doctrines with contemporary economic and financial practices.

The journal provides an intellectual platform for scholarly discussion on the normative, philosophical, and practical dimensions of Islamic Economic Law in both national and global contexts.

El-'Adl places Islamic Economic Law at the core of its scholarly orientation, with particular attention to critical analysis of fiqh al-mu'amalat, Islamic legal theory (usul al-fiqh), and contemporary regulatory frameworks governing Islamic economic activities.

1. Journal Focus

The primary focus of El-'Adl: Islamic Economic Law Review is the development, analysis, reconstruction, and application of Islamic Economic Law in response to contemporary economic, financial, institutional, and regulatory developments.

The journal encourages scholarly work that connects classical Islamic legal principles with contemporary legal and economic realities while maintaining a strong foundation in the principles of Sharia.

Scholarly Orientation: El-'Adl seeks to contribute to the development of Islamic legal reasoning (ijtihad) that is responsive to the evolving challenges of modern financial systems while remaining firmly rooted in the principles of Sharia.

2. Scope of the Journal

The scope of El-'Adl: Islamic Economic Law Review includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Islamic Economic Law and Contemporary Fiqh al-Mu'amalat
Studies concerning Islamic legal principles governing economic transactions and their application to contemporary economic activities.

Sharia Contracts and Legal Reconstruction
Research on Islamic contracts, contractual principles, legal interpretation, and the reconstruction of Sharia-based contractual arrangements in modern economic transactions.

Maqasid al-Shariah in Economic Regulation and Public Policy
Studies examining the application of maqasid al-Shariah in economic law, regulation, governance, and public policy.

Islamic Banking and Finance
Legal analysis of Islamic banking, Islamic finance, Sharia-compliant financial institutions, products, transactions, and regulatory frameworks.

Islamic Financial Technology (Islamic Fintech)
Legal and Sharia perspectives on the development, regulation, governance, and implementation of Islamic financial technology.

Sharia Governance, Compliance, and Institutional Supervision
Studies relating to Sharia governance systems, compliance mechanisms, institutional oversight, and supervision of Islamic economic and financial institutions.

Consumer Protection in Islamic Economic Transactions
Research concerning consumer rights, legal protection, fairness, accountability, and ethical considerations in Sharia-based economic transactions.

Dispute Resolution in Islamic Economic Transactions
Studies on judicial and non-judicial mechanisms for resolving disputes arising from Islamic economic and financial transactions.

Harmonization of Islamic Economic Law within National Legal Systems
Comparative and normative studies concerning the integration, accommodation, and harmonization of Islamic Economic Law within national legal frameworks.

Fatwas in Islamic Economic Law
Critical studies of fatwas related to Islamic economics, finance, transactions, institutional practices, and contemporary economic issues.

Legislation and Islamic Economic Law
Analysis of legislation, regulations, and public legal instruments governing Islamic economic activities.

Judicial Practices in Islamic Economic Law
Research on court decisions, judicial interpretation, legal reasoning, and adjudication in Islamic economic disputes.

3. Theoretical and Normative Orientation

The journal welcomes studies that critically engage with Islamic legal doctrine, principles of fiqh al-mu'amalat, usul al-fiqh, maqasid al-Shariah, Islamic legal reasoning (ijtihad), and other relevant frameworks in analysing contemporary economic and financial issues.

Articles are expected to demonstrate a clear relationship between the research question, relevant Islamic legal sources, contemporary legal or economic developments, and the scholarly contribution offered by the study.

4. National and Global Perspectives

El-'Adl welcomes scholarship addressing Islamic Economic Law in both national and global contexts.

The journal encourages comparative and contextual analysis that contributes to broader understanding of how Islamic legal principles interact with contemporary legal systems, economic institutions, financial markets, regulatory structures, and public policy environments.

5. Types of Manuscripts

El-'Adl: Islamic Economic Law Review welcomes various forms of scholarly manuscripts that demonstrate strong theoretical grounding, methodological clarity, and practical relevance for the development of Islamic Economic Law.

Manuscript Type	Orientation
Original Research Articles	Original scholarly research addressing issues within Islamic Economic Law.
Conceptual Papers	Theoretical or conceptual studies that advance scholarly understanding of Islamic Economic Law.
Normative Legal Analyses	Legal studies analysing Islamic legal doctrines, regulations, legislation, fatwas, judicial decisions, and related normative materials.
Comparative Studies	Comparative research examining legal systems, doctrines, regulatory frameworks, institutions, or Islamic legal perspectives.
Empirical Research	Empirical studies with clear relevance to Islamic Economic Law, legal practices, institutions, regulation, or economic transactions.

6. Expected Scholarly Contribution

Manuscripts submitted to El-'Adl should demonstrate a meaningful scholarly contribution to the understanding, development, reconstruction, interpretation, or application of Islamic Economic Law.

The journal particularly values manuscripts that show strong theoretical grounding, clear legal or empirical analysis, critical engagement with previous scholarship, and practical relevance to contemporary Islamic economic and financial issues.

Scope Principle: A manuscript should not merely discuss economics, finance, banking, or business in general. It should demonstrate a clear and substantive connection with Islamic Economic Law, Islamic legal reasoning, Sharia principles, or relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.

7. Focus and Scope Summary

Element	Journal Orientation
Core Discipline	Islamic Economic Law
Primary Foundations	Fiqh al-Mu'amalat, Usul al-Fiqh, Maqasid al-Shariah, and contemporary legal frameworks
Context	National and Global
Research Orientation	Normative, conceptual, comparative, and empirical scholarship
Expected Contribution	Advancement and development of Islamic Economic Law scholarship