Focus

Iʿmār: International Journal of Islamic Ethics, Jurisprudence, and Emerging Technologies is an international, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly inquiry into Islamic ethics, jurisprudence, and their engagement with contemporary science, emerging technologies, and societal transformation. The journal focuses on the intersection of Islamic intellectual traditions, moral philosophy, legal reasoning, and technological innovation, particularly in addressing contemporary ethical, juridical, epistemological, and socio-cultural challenges. It seeks to explore the relevance and contribution of Islamic principles and frameworks in responding to the complexities of modern civilization.

The journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to critically examine the relationship between Islamic knowledge and contemporary developments in science, technology, and society. It welcomes original research articles, conceptual studies, and critical reviews employing normative, philosophical, empirical, and interdisciplinary approaches. Through scholarly dialogue between Islamic traditions and contemporary knowledge, Iʿmār aims to contribute to the development of ethical, inclusive, sustainable, and human-centered perspectives on technological advancement and global challenges.

 

Scope

Iʿmār welcomes scholarly contributions addressing the following areas:

1. Islamic Ethics (Akhlaq) and Contemporary Moral Philosophy

Research examining classical and contemporary Islamic ethical traditions and their relevance to modern moral challenges. This area includes Islamic moral philosophy, virtue ethics, ethical reasoning, moral responsibility, human dignity, bioethics, digital ethics, artificial intelligence ethics, and the application of Islamic ethical principles to contemporary individual and societal issues.

2. Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) on Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, and Digital Innovation

Studies exploring the development and application of Islamic jurisprudence in response to emerging scientific and technological developments. Topics include contemporary ijtihad, fatwas on artificial intelligence, biotechnology, genetic engineering, digital transactions, fintech, cryptocurrencies, data privacy, algorithmic decision-making, and other emerging technological practices from Islamic legal perspectives.

3. Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah and Sustainable Development

Research investigating the relevance and application of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah in addressing contemporary challenges related to sustainable development. This includes environmental ethics, ecological sustainability, climate change, green technology, Islamic economics, digital economy, social justice, public welfare, and the protection of human and environmental well-being.

4. Islamic Epistemology and Science–Religion Dialogue

Research addressing the philosophical and epistemological foundations of Islamic knowledge and their relationship with contemporary scientific and technological developments. This area covers Islamic epistemology, philosophy of science, integration of knowledge, Islam and modern science, scientific reasoning, religious knowledge in the digital age, and critical dialogue between Islamic intellectual traditions and contemporary scientific paradigms.

5. Muslim Societies' Responses to Technological Disruption

Empirical and theoretical studies examining how Muslim individuals, communities, institutions, and societies respond to technological transformation. This includes the sociological and anthropological dimensions of digital transformation, religious practices in digital environments, Islamic education and digital literacy, Muslim identity, social change, religious authority in cyberspace, digital religious communities, and the socio-cultural implications of emerging technologies.