HISTORY


Al-Basirah Journal (Online ISSN: 0128-3235 | Print ISSN: 2232-0423) is a prestigious, peer-reviewed academic journal managed by the Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya Education Centre since 2022. Between 2011 and 2021, the journal was overseen by the Centre for Foundation Studies in Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya Nilam Puri.

The journal publishes high-quality scholarly articles in the field of Islamic Studies, focusing on both foundational research and empirical studies. Its primary areas of interest include, but are not limited to, Islamic Education, Arabic Language, Shariah, and Usuluddin.

Al-Basirah Journal made its debut from 2011 to 2015, publishing a single issue per volume for volumes 1 to 5 in printed format. Beginning in 2016, the journal transitioned to an online-only publication. Since 2017, it has been published biannually, with issues released in June and December. This shift has allowed the journal to serve as an important platform for academic contributions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners, facilitating rigorous discourse across a broad range of Islamic Studies disciplines. Its mission is to contribute meaningfully to scholarly discussions, thereby establishing its reputation as a key reference in both national and international academic circles.

The journal is indexed in MyJurnal, EuroPub, Crossref, Academia, WorldCat, and Google Scholar, significantly enhancing its accessibility and visibility within the global academic community.

Aims and Scope

This journal publishes high-calibre scholarly articles in the field of Islamic Studies, focusing on the following specialised niche areas:

  • Islamic Education and Pedagogical Innovation: Advancing research on Islamic curricula, institutional roles, and technological integration in education.
  • Contemporary Fiqh and Its Modern Applications: Exploring the application of Shariah principles to contemporary issues such as healthcare, halal tourism, and sustainability.
  • Islamic Thought and Wasatiyyah: Investigating moderation (wasatiyyah) in Islamic creed and its role in managing cultural and religious diversity.
  • Islamic Economics and Social Development: Examining zakat, waqf, and employment opportunities as tools for socio-economic progress in Muslim communities.
  • Hadith Studies and Critical Analysis: Promoting scholarly discourse on hadith narration and sanad methodology, blending traditional and modern approaches.
  • Arabic Language Studies: Fostering research on the linguistic, literary, and pedagogical dimensions of Arabic in Islamic scholarship and cultural contexts.
  • Interdisciplinary Studies in Islamic Studies: Encouraging integrative research that bridges Shariah, culture, technology, and other relevant fields.