About the Journal
Journal of Contemporary Indonesian Islam (JCII) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Postgraduate Program of UIN Sultanah Nahrasiyah Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia. The journal is published twice a year (June and December) both in online and printed versions.

JCII is committed to providing a scholarly platform for the dissemination of original research articles, reviews, and critical essays on Islamic studies and humanities with a particular emphasis on the dynamics of Indonesian and contemporary Muslim societies. The journal aims to foster academic dialogue and advance interdisciplinary approaches in understanding Islam in various contexts.

Focus and Scope

The focus of JCII is on contemporary studies of Islam and their intersections with humanities and social sciences. The scope includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

  • Islamic Theology and Philosophy (ʿAqīdah, Kalām, and Islamic thought)

  • Islamic Law and Society (Sharīʿah, contemporary fatwa studies, Islamic legal institutions)

  • Islamic Economics and Finance (Sharia-based economic practices, financial inclusion, and development)

  • Qur’anic and Hadith Studies (exegesis, hermeneutics, textual and contextual analysis)

  • Education and Da‘wah Studies (Islamic pedagogy, higher education, religious propagation)

  • Cultural and Historical Studies (Islam in Indonesian history, traditions, art, and local wisdom)

  • Sociology and Anthropology of Islam (religious practices, identity, community studies)

  • Literature, Philology, and Linguistics related to Islamic and Indonesian contexts

  • Library and Information Science in relation to Islamic scholarship and digital humanities

Publication Ethics

JCII upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and follows strict peer-review procedures. Every manuscript is evaluated by at least two anonymous reviewers to ensure scholarly quality, originality, and contribution to the field.