About the Journal

Journal title Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law
Initials MJSL
Abbreviation Malaysian J. of Syariah and Law
ISSN 2590-4396 (online) and 1985-7454 (Print)
Frequency Three issues, approx. 45-75 articles per year (April, Aug. and Dec)
DOI Prefix 10.33102/mjsl - Crossref linked
Editor-in-chief Baharuddin A. S., Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia
Managing Editor M. M. Sahid ,Abdullah Thaidi H.A,Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia, Malaysia
Publisher Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
Citation Analysis Web of Science | Scopus | Google Scholar | Dimensions
Peer Review Double Blind Review
Revenue Sources Open Access (OA); Author-Pays

The Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law (MJSL) Online ISSN: 2590-4396 and Print ISSN: 1985-7454 attracts a diverse international audience, showcasing multidisciplinary research across all topical themes of Syariah and Law. It addresses issues that transcend both intellectual and geographic boundaries and reports empirical results with broad implications. With guidance from an esteemed editorial board and meticulously selected reviewers, MJSL focuses on exploring significant, contemporary and ground-breaking discussions in the areas of Syariah and Law and welcomes new insights and directions for study in both fields.

Published biannually by the Faculty of Syariah and Law, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), MJSL is essential reading for academics, regulators, and experts in Syariah and Law. The editorial team is committed to open and critical dialogue and encourages scholarly papers from different disciplines, using diverse methodologies, and from all corners of the globe.

The editorial board welcomes original contributions (written in Bahasa Melayu, English and Arabic) which have never been published or considered for publication by any other publishers.

Authors are invited to submit manuscripts that fall within the scope of the MJSL. Please read the information on the peer-review process. The articles published in MJSL are going through a double-blind peer-review process. Hence, the decision on whether the scientific article is accepted or not, will be the Editorial Board’s right based on the peer reviewer's recommendation.

Please read and understand the author's guidelines for the preparation manuscript. The author who submits a manuscript to the editors should comply with the author's guidelines and template. If the submitted manuscript does not comply with the guidelines or using a different format, it will be rejected by the editorial team before being reviewed. The editorial team will only accept a manuscript that meets the specified formatting requirements.

As a mutually recognized space of knowledge sharing (intellectual community), MJSL also make links with international scholars and facilitate their contribution through periodically scholars intellectual dialogue, short communication and research articles. 

Manuscripts and all correspondence should be sent to the Editor-in-Chief, via online submission system (OJS). This journal subscribes LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival system based at Stanford University Libraries, United Kingdom, through PKP Private LOCKSS and CLOCKSS Network program. As to ensure the best adherence to community standards in MJSL archiving policy, MJSL is adherence to Sherpa Romeo archiving standards.

      

Announcements

MJSL CALL FOR SPECIAL CONTENT ARTICLES

2023-10-03
MJSL Call for Special Content Articles:  
  1. Syariah and Legal (S&L) Aspects of Finance and Fin-tech
  2. Syariah and Legal Perspectives on Environmental Ethics
  3. Syariah and Legal Views on Family Law Reform
  4. Syariah, Legal Ethics and Judiciary
  5. Syariah and Legal Analysis on Human Rights Issues
  6. Syariah and Legal Perspectives on Current Trends in Technology-driven Innovation
  7. Syariah and Legal Considerations in Bioethics and Medicine
  8. Syariah and Legal views on Halal Studies
  9. Syariah and Legal Perspectives on International Law, Peace and Conflict Resolution 
  *Articles submitted will be prioritised based on the selection and MJSL review process. Normal APC applies.     Read more about MJSL CALL FOR SPECIAL CONTENT ARTICLES

Current Issue

Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): MJSL - Volume 12, No. 1, 2024
View Vol. 12 No. 1 (2024): MJSL - Volume 12, No. 1, 2024

The content of this April 2024 issue is available online since March 2024. This regular issue publishes research, review articles, case study and commentary authored/co-authored by researchers from 21 different affiliations and 12 countries (Malaysia, South Africa, The Netherlands, The Republic of Indonesia, Morocco, The United Kingdom, The United States of America, Australia, the Sultanate of Oman, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, and Federal Republic of Nigeria)

Published: 2024-04-05

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