About the Journal

AFNAN: Journal of Islamic Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge in the broad field of Islamic Studies. The journal serves as an academic platform for researchers, scholars, lecturers, students, and practitioners to publish high-quality research and conceptual studies that contribute to the development of Islamic scholarship from classical, contemporary, and interdisciplinary perspectives. he name AFNAN is inspired by the Qur'anic word Afnān (أفنان), mentioned in Surah Ar-Rahman (55:48), which refers to luxuriant branches and flourishing growth. It symbolizes the continuous development of knowledge, intellectual diversity, and the commitment to nurturing high-quality scholarship in Islamic Studies. The journal welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, and conceptual papers covering a wide range of topics in Islamic Studies, including but not limited to Qur'anic Studies, Hadith Studies, Islamic Theology, Islamic Law, Islamic Education, Islamic History and Civilization, Islamic Philosophy, Sufism, Contemporary Islamic Thought, Islam and Society, Islam and Culture, Islam and Science, and other interdisciplinary approaches related to Islam. AFNAN: Journal of Islamic Studies implements a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and research integrity. The journal is committed to upholding international standards of publication ethics in accordance with the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). As an open-access journal, AFNAN provides immediate and free access to all published articles, promoting the global dissemination of knowledge and encouraging scholarly collaboration among researchers across diverse disciplines and regions. AFNAN: Journal of Islamic Studies is published biannually, in June and December, and welcomes contributions from researchers around the world.