About the Journal

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law was established in 2016 with the aim of promoting the study and research of Islamic law and its contemporary applications. With a double-blind peer review policy in place, the journal provides a platform for academics, scholars, and researchers to share their insights, research findings, and opinions on various aspects of Islamic law and its impact on modern societies. This policy ensures the quality and integrity of its publications by providing a fair and objective assessment of each article submitted for publication. The journal’s focus on contemporary issues and its multilingual publication in Malay, English, and Arabic offers a diverse and insightful perspective on Islamic law and its role in shaping the legal systems of various societies. The journal’s emphasis on interdisciplinary research and collaboration between scholars from different fields provides a nuanced and comprehensive understanding of the complex relationship between Islamic law and its broader social, political, and economic context. The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law provides a valuable resource for scholars, students, and professionals interested in Islamic law. Its unique focus on contemporary issues, multilingual publication, and interdisciplinary approach sets it apart from other academic journals in this field, and it is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Islamic law and its impact on modern societies.

Journal Title Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law
Editor-in-Chief Dr. Nurul Ilyana Muhd Adnan
DOI 10.26475/jcil
ISSN ISSN 2976-3916; eISSN 0127-788X
Frequency 2 issues per year (January-June and July-December)
URL https://www.ukm.my/jcil/
E-Mail ilyana_adnan@ukm.edu.my
Language Malay; English; Arabic
Licensing Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Managing Style Open Access Journal
Publishing System Open Journal System
Publisher Research Centre for Sharia, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
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Address Research Centre for Sharia, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
 

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law implements a double-blind peer review policy to ensure the quality and integrity of its publications. Under this policy, the authors and the reviewers are anonymous, and their identities are kept confidential throughout the review process. The double-blind peer review process is designed to provide a fair and objective assessment of the articles submitted to the journal. The objective of the review is to ensure that articles are of high quality, meet academic standards, and are suitable for publication in the journal. Upon receipt of an article submission, the editorial team will conduct an initial review to determine its suitability for publication in the journal. If the article is deemed suitable, it will then be assigned to two independent peer reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. The reviewers will assess the article based on its content, methodology, and contribution to the academic discourse on Islamic law. The reviewers will provide their written assessments and recommendations to the editorial team, who will then make a final decision on the article’s suitability for publication. The editorial team may request revisions from the author or reject the article if it does not meet the journal publication standards. The double-blind peer review policy at the Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law ensures the quality and credibility of its publications by providing a fair and objective assessment of each article submitted for publication. The policy helps to maintain the academic standards of the journal and contributes to the ongoing advancement of the field of Islamic law.

eISSN 0127-788X
ISSN 2976-3916

 

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Published by:

Research Centre for Sharia,
Faculty of Islamic Studies,
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
43600 Bangi, Selangor,
MALAYSIA.

Current Issue
December 2025 Volume 10(2)

The Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law covers a wide range of fields related to Islamic law and its contemporary applications. This issue has been available online since December 15th, 2025. All articles in this issue were written or co-written related to some of the key fields covered by the journal include Islamic Law (Shariah), Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), Comparative Law between Civil and Islamic Systems, Islamic Commercial Jurisprudence (Fiqh Muamalat), Islamic Economy and Finance, Islamic Banking and Finance, Islamic Family Law and Personal Status, Islamic Criminal Law and Penal Code, Islamic Environmental Law and Ethics, Islamic Human Rights, Islamic Constitutional Law and Governance, Islamic Law Philosophy and Epistemology, Islamic law in History and Civilization, Islamic Law Culture and Society, Islamic Ethics and Morality.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.

Published: 2025-12-15

Hukum Memakan Hamster Menurut Pandangan Empat Mazhab​
The Ruling on Eating Hamsters According to the Perspectives of the Four Madhhabs
​Nur Anis Nadhira Azhar, Mohd Izhar Ariff Mohd Kashim, Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Saleh
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 1-8.  |  PDF
Received: July 11, 2025 | Revised: August 20, 2025 | Accepted: Oct 10, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.01

Aplikasi Fatwa Kontemporari Terhadap Produk Makanan Moden
The Application of Contemporary Fatwas on Modern Food Products
Nur Aqila Mohd Zahari, Nur Ain Nabihah Nasharuddin, Mohd Izhar Ariff Mohd Kashim, Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Saleh
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 9-19.  |  PDF
Received: July 19, 2025 | Revised: Oct 10, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 2, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.02

Beli Dahulu Bayar Kemudian (BNPL) Sebagai Wahana Perbelanjaan Patuh Syariah dan Beretika: Satu Tinjauan Literatur
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) as a Shariah-Compliant and Ethical Spending Mechanism: A Literature Review
Nurlailatul Akma Abu Bakar, Ahmad Dahlan Salleh
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 20-28.  |  PDF
Received: Oct 18, 2025 | Revised: Aug 26, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 4, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.03

2040 الزكاة كأداة استراتيجية لتحقيق التنمية المستدامة في سلطنة عُمان: نحو تكامل اقتصادي واجتماعي مع رؤية عُمان
Zakat as a Strategic Tool for Achieving Sustainable Development in the Sultanate of Oman: Towards Economic and Social Integration with Oman Vision 2040
Badriya Ahmed Mahmood Al Rawahi, Nurul Ilyana Muhd Adnan, Mohammad Zaini Yahaya
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 29-36.  |  PDF
Received: Aug 26, 2025  | Revised: Oct 18, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 4, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.04

Implikasi Fenomena Childfree terhadap Keseimbangan Generasi: Suatu Tinjauan dari Perspektif Islam
Implications of the Childfree Phenomenon on Generational Balance: A Review from an Islamic Perspective
Maizatul Aliya Hairunnizam, Wafaa’ binti Yusof
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 37-46.  |  PDF
Received: Sept 24, 2025 | Revised: Dec 2, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 9, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.05

Impak Jenayah Merempit Menurut Perundangan Sivil dan Perspektif Hukum Islam
The Impact of Illegal Street Racing under Civil Law and the Perspective of Islamic Jurisprudence
Wan Nur Adlin Sofiya Wan Muhammad Azan, Wafaa’ Yusof
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 47-61.  |  PDF
Received: Sept 25, 2025 | Revised: Oct 11, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 2, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.06

Tahap Pengetahuan Ibu Bapa Terhadap Kesan Trend Sharenting Kepada Kanak-kanak di Lembah Klang, Malaysia
Level of Parents’ Knowledge on The Impact of Sharenting Trend towards Children in Lembah Klang, Malaysia
Abdul Muaz bin Mustaffa, Nurbazla Ismail
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 62-70.  |  PDF
Received: Oct 9, 2025 | Revised: Nov 12, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 8, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.07

Microcredit Berasaskan Dana Wakaf Tunai
Microcredit Based on Cash Waqf Funds
Mohammad Zaini Yahaya, Amir Fazlim Jusoh@Yusoff, Muhammad Adib Samsudin
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 71-82.  |  PDF
Received: Oct 25, 2025 | Revised: Oct 25, 2025 | Accepted: Oct 25, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.08

Harmonising Shariah Principles on Debt Recovery Practices of Islamic Banks with Regulations Related to Authorised Debt Management Agency in Malaysia
Uzaimah Ibrahim, Safinar Salleh, Muhammad Zuhaili Muda, Mohammad Hafiz Mohd Zaki
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 83-91.  |  PDF
Received: Nov 15, 2025 | Revised: Oct 5, 2025 | Accepted: Oct 8, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.09

Inovasi dan Variasi Produk Hibah dalam Perancangan Harta Orang Islam di Malaysia
Innovations and Diversification of Hibah Instruments in Islamic Estate Planning in Malaysia
Nurul Huda Abdullah, Noor Lizza Mohamed Said, Mohd Zamro Muda
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 92-103.  |  PDF
Received: Dec 3, 2025 | Revised: Dec 4, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 8, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.010

Peruntukan Undang-undang terhadap Kesalahan Persetubuhan Luar Nikah dalam Kalangan Remaja Muslim: Isu dan Cabaran
Legal Provisions on Unlawful Sexual Intercourse Among Muslim Adolescents: Issues and Challenges
Nur Aina Abdulah, Nur Al-Farhain Kamaruzaman, Mashitah Abdul Mutalib, Nurul Ain Hazram
2025, Vol. 10(2), pp. 104-109.  |  PDF
Received: Nov 9, 2025 | Revised: Dec 8, 2025 | Accepted: Dec 12, 2025 | Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.26475/jcil.2025.10.2.011