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The Journal of Islamic Studies is a multi-disciplinary publication dedicated to the scholarly study of all aspects of Islam and of the Islamic world. Particular
attention is paid to works dealing with history, geography, political science, economics, anthropology, sociology, law, literature,
religion, philosophy, international relations, environmental and developmental issues, as well as ethical questions related
to scientific research. The Journal seeks to place Islam and the Islamic tradition as its central focus of academic inquiry
and to encourage comprehensive consideration of its many facets; to provide a forum for the study of Islam and Muslim societies
in their global context; to encourage interdisciplinary studies of the Islamic world that are crossnational and comparative;
to promote the diffusion, exchange and discussion of research findings; and to encourage interaction among academics from
various traditions of learning.
Click here for free access to Moch Nur Ichwan's article 'Official Ulema and the Politics of Re-Islamization: The Majelis Permusyawaratan Ulama, Sharīʿatization and Contested Authority
in Post-New Order Aceh.'