Original title : Al-Mujtama: Journal of Islamic Law and Society
Abbreviation : MJILS
Frequency : Biannually (January-June and July-December)
Number of articles per issue : 5-7 research articles and reviews per issue
DOI : -
ISSN : -
Editor-in-Chief : Ludfi
Publisher : Media Publikasi/Riset LP2M STAI Al-Mujtama Pamekasan
Citation Analysis : Google Scholar, Dimensions, Garuda
Subject Area : Arts and Humanities
Category : Religious Studies
Discipline : Islamic Law

Al-Mujtama: Journal of Islamic Law and Society is a scholarly peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the development of studies in Islamic law and contemporary social issues. The journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, lecturers, students, legal practitioners, and scholars to disseminate original research, conceptual discussions, and case studies related to Islamic legal thought and its implementation in society.

The journal covers a wide range of topics, including fiqh and ushul fiqh, Islamic family law, religious courts, Islamic legal legislation, Islamic economics and finance, Islamic criminal law, fatwas, human rights, and the interaction between religion, law, and social transformation. It also welcomes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary studies that integrate legal, social, political, economic, and cultural perspectives in understanding contemporary Muslim societies.

Published twice a year (January–June and July–December), each issue contains approximately 5–7 selected articles reviewed through a peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance. Al-Mujtama is committed to promoting critical and contextual scholarship that contributes to the advancement of Islamic law and society studies at national and global levels.

Current Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Al-Mujtama: Journal of Islamic Law and Society
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Regular edition, May 2026. All articles in this edition are written or co-written by 14 authors from various leading universities in Indonesia.

 Accepted rate: 50%

Published: 2026-05-18

Articles

  • Unregistered Marriage (Nikah Siri) Practices Among Coastal Communities: An Islamic Legal Review and Social Impact on the Protection of Women's Rights in Sumenep Regency

    Puspitasari Rusdi | Universitas Negeri Makassar
    Erlika Sari | Universitas Negeri Makassar
    Firmansyah Firmansyah | Universitas Negeri Makassar
    Abstract Views: 9 | Download: 38 | Double-blind Review | Page: 1-9

  • Application of the Maṣlaḥah Principle in the Resolution of Productive Waqf Disputes at the Religious Court: A Case Study in East Java

    Rosyida Nurul Anwar | Universitas PGRI Madiun
    Moh. Ibnu Fajar | Universitas Trunojoyo Madura
    Qurrotul Aini | Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al Mujtama Pamekasan
    Abstract Views: 8 | Download: 12 | Double-blind Review | Page: 10-17

  • MUI's Fatwa on Vaccination and the Response of Muslim Communities: Between Islamic Legal Compliance and Social Resistance

    Sri Nur Damayana | Universitas Cenderawasih
    Muh. Anugrah Kurniawan Amir | Universitas Cenderawasih
    Abstract Views: 4 | Download: 20 | Double-blind Review | Page: 18-25

  • Management of Productive Zakat by BAZNAS in the Economic Empowerment of Mustahiq: An Analysis of Effectiveness and Sharia Compliance

    Jimmy Malintang | Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang
    Nailil Maziyati | Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang
    Lutfiyah Lutfiyah | Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang
    Abstract Views: 14 | Download: 94 | Double-blind Review | Page: 26-33

  • The Transformation of Kiai Authority in Divorce Mediation in Madurese Society: The Dialectic of Traditional Mediation and Positive Law

    Abid Nurhuda | Universitas PTIQ Jakarta
    Sitti Fatimah | Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Al Falah Pamekasan
    Ach Baidlawi Bukhari | STAI Nurud Dhalam Sumenep
    Abstract Views: 35 | Download: 37 | Double-blind Review | Page: 34-41
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In addition to publishing research articles, Al-Mujtama: Journal of Islamic Law and Society also provides academic content that supports the development of scholarly discourse in Islamic law and society studies. The journal may include:

  • Conceptual and theoretical studies on contemporary Islamic legal issues
  • Case studies related to religious courts, legal reform, and Muslim society
  • Critical reviews of legal policies and Islamic legal practices
  • Discussions on current global and national issues related to Islamic law and social transformation
  • Interdisciplinary perspectives integrating law, religion, economics, politics, culture, and human rights

The journal encourages contributions that offer innovative ideas, critical analysis, and practical implications for the advancement of Islamic legal scholarship and contemporary social studies.