About the Journal

Lex-Sunan Kalijaga: Journal of Islamic Law and Legal Studies is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by Sharia and Law Faculty on collaboration with Perkumpulan PEMERHATI HUKUM SUNAN KALIJAGA. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for the dissemination of research, critical analysis, and theoretical developments in the field of Islamic law and legal studies.

Lex-Sunan Kalijaga focuses on the study of Islamic law across its historical and intellectual spectrum, encompassing classical (fiqh and ushul fiqh), modern, and contemporary developments, as well as their engagement with broader legal theories and systems. The journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches that connect Islamic legal thought with jurisprudence, legal philosophy, and socio-legal studies.

The scope of the journal includes Islamic family law, comparative law, legal pluralism, human rights, gender, legal reform, and contemporary legal issues in Muslim societies. Special emphasis is given to critical, contextual, and integrative perspectives that examine the transformation and continuity of Islamic law within changing social, cultural, and legal contexts.

By fostering rigorous and reflective scholarship, Lex-Sunan Kalijaga seeks to bridge normative Islamic legal traditions with contemporary legal discourse. The journal encourages original and innovative contributions that advance the development of Islamic law and legal studies at both national and international levels.

Lex-Sunan Kalijaga is published regularly and applies a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality and integrity of its publications.