FOCUS AND SCOPE

KITABHAK: Journal of Islamic Family Law and Islamic Criminal Law focuses on the study, development, and application of Islamic legal thought, particularly in the fields of Islamic family law (ahwal al-syakhshiyyah) and Islamic criminal law (fiqh jinayah). The journal emphasizes the integration of classical Islamic scholarship rooted in kitab kuning traditions with contemporary legal issues and modern approaches.

The journal aims to serve as a scholarly platform that reflects the richness of pesantren-based knowledge as a primary source of Islamic legal reasoning, while also addressing justice and human rights in present-day contexts. It highlights the role of foundational Islamic sciences (ulum al-din) in shaping legal understanding and practice.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Islamic Family Law (Ahwal al-Syakhshiyyah)
    Marriage, divorce, inheritance, child custody, guardianship, and contemporary issues in Muslim family law.
  2. Islamic Criminal Law (Fiqh Jinayah)
    Theories, principles, and application of Islamic criminal law, including hudud, qisas, ta’zir, and their relevance in modern legal systems.
  3. Classical Islamic Texts (Kitab Kuning Studies)
    Analysis, interpretation, and contextualization of classical Islamic legal texts as foundational sources of knowledge.
  4. Pesantren-Based Legal Scholarship
    The role of pesantren traditions in preserving, teaching, and developing Islamic legal thought.
  5. Islamic Legal Philosophy and Maqasid al-Sharia
    Exploration of justice, rights, and ethical values within Islamic law.
  6. Contemporary Issues in Islamic Law
    Gender, human rights, legal reform, and the interaction between Islamic law and national legal systems.
  7. Comparative and Interdisciplinary Studies
    Comparative studies between Islamic law and other legal systems, as well as interdisciplinary approaches involving sociology, anthropology, and legal studies.

KITABHAK Journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and critical studies that contribute to the advancement of Islamic legal scholarship. By combining the intellectual heritage of kitab kuning and the foundational sciences of pesantren with contemporary legal discourse, the journal seeks to promote justice, balance, and relevance in Islamic family and criminal law.