Focus and Scupe
Journal of Islamic Political and Social Studies (JIPSS) focuses on the interdisciplinary study of Islam in relation to political structures, social dynamics, and public life. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for critical and empirical research that examines the role of Islamic values, institutions, and discourses within contemporary and historical socio-political contexts.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:
- Islamic political thought (classical and contemporary)
- Governance, public policy, and political systems in Muslim societies
- Islam and the state: democracy, secularism, and political authority
- Civil society, social movements, and political participation in Muslim contexts
- Social transformation, identity, and culture in the Muslim world
- Religion and public sphere
- Political Islam, post-Islamism, and global Muslim politics
- Comparative studies of religion, politics, and society
- Intersections of Islam with law, economics, and social development
JIPSS encourages interdisciplinary approaches and welcomes contributions from scholars in Islamic studies, political science, sociology, anthropology, and related fields. The journal prioritizes original research that demonstrates strong theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, and relevance to contemporary global issues.
