Journal of Islamic Law and Civilization (JILC) is an international peer-reviewed scholarly journal published by Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa (Makwa Foundation), Indonesia. The journal provides a global platform for publishing original research that explores Islamic law as a civilizational framework shaping legal institutions, governance, social order, economic development, cultural transformation, and contemporary Muslim societies. JILC encourages interdisciplinary scholarship that bridges classical Islamic legal traditions with emerging global challenges through doctrinal, socio-legal, comparative, historical, empirical, and interdisciplinary approaches.
The journal welcomes high-quality manuscripts covering a broad range of topics, including Islamic legal theory and civilizational thought, Islamic legal institutions and governance, Islamic law and contemporary civilization, Islamic law and digital society, Islamic law and sustainable development, Islamic commercial law and economic civilization, comparative Islamic legal studies, the history of Islamic legal civilization, and the interaction between Islamic law, society, and culture. Through these thematic areas, JILC aims to advance innovative legal scholarship that contributes to the development of Islamic legal civilization in both historical and contemporary contexts.
Journal of Islamic Law and Civilization (JILC) is published biannually (June and December) and employs a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the originality, academic quality, and integrity of every published article. Each submission undergoes an initial editorial assessment followed by independent evaluation by expert reviewers before the final editorial decision is made.
JILC warmly welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, legal practitioners, policymakers, and postgraduate students worldwide. The journal is committed to promoting internationally recognized scholarship, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and becoming a leading reference in the field of Islamic law and civilization.
Journal Secretariat:
Yayasan Lembaga Studi Makwa (Makwa Foundation)
Jl. Dusun Pandam Jorong Aro Kandikir,
Nagari Gadut, Kecamatan Tilatang Kamang,
Kabupaten Agam, West Sumatra 26153, Indonesia.