Focus and Scope

Focus
As-Syifa: Journal of Islamic Studies and History focuses on scientific studies of Islamic thought, civilization, and practices from a historical perspective. This journal places Islamic studies with a historical approach at the center of its research, covering the dimensions of texts, figures, institutions, and socio-cultural dynamics that have shaped the journey of Islam from classical to contemporary times. The main focus is on exploring the relationship between Islamic teachings, historical developments, and social transformations in various regions, particularly the Islamic world and Southeast Asia.

Scope
The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to:
History of Islamic Civilization – studies on political, social, and intellectual developments in Islamic civilization from classical to modern times.
History of Islamic Thought – studies on figures, schools of thought, and intellectual works in Islam.
History of Islamic Education – the growth of madrasas, Islamic boarding schools, Islamic universities, and the transformation of Islamic education curricula throughout history.
History of Tafsir, Hadith, and Fiqh – studies on the development of methodology, authority, and Islamic scientific traditions.
Islam and Local Socio-Cultural History – the interaction of Islam with local cultures, traditions, and religious practices of communities in various regions.
Islamic Historiography – methods of writing Islamic history, source analysis, and historical criticism.
Islamic Manuscript Studies – philology, text editions, and studies of classical Islamic manuscripts.
History of Islamic Institutions – the development of mosques, religious organizations, da'wah institutions, and religious authorities.
Contemporary Islamic Transformation – a comparison of historical dynamics and modern challenges in Islamic studies.