Journal of Islamic Studies is an academic forum dedicated to understanding, digging, and discussing Islam, Islamic culture, and Islamic civilization in the context of the contemporary world. The journal aims to promote a deeper understanding of Islam and provide space for in-depth research in Islamic studies. The journal Islamic Studies invites writers, researchers, and scholars from various backgrounds to contribute to discussing Islam and these diverse related topics. With a focus on deep understanding, high-quality research, and intercultural dialogue, the journal aims to enhance the performance of Islam and enrich cross-cultural discussions about Islam in today's world.
Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Psychology
Islamic Psychology has emerged as an interdisciplinary field that integrates psychological science with Islamic values, spirituality, cultural perspectives, and approaches to human well-being. Despite its growing academic attention, the global development patterns, intellectual structures, and emerging research directions of Islamic Psychology remain insufficiently explored. This study aims to examine the evolution of Islamic Psychology research through a bibliometric analysis approach. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database using relevant keywords related to Islamic Psychology, Muslim psychology, Islamic psychotherapy, and Islamic mental health. The collected publications were analyzed using bibliometric techniques, including publication trend analysis, citation analysis, co-authorship analysis, country collaboration analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and density visualization through VOSviewer. The findings indicate that Islamic Psychology research has experienced continuous development, supported by contributions from various countries and international scholarly networks. The intellectual structure of the field demonstrates strong connections between Islamic concepts, psychological theories, spirituality, cultural factors, and mental health studies. The keyword analysis reveals a transformation from theoretical discussions on religion, Islamic perspectives, and cultural identity toward more empirical investigations involving depression, mental health, psychological assessment, and evidence-based interventions. This study highlights that Islamic Psychology has developed into a globally recognized interdisciplinary research field that bridges Islamic intellectual traditions with contemporary psychological approaches. The findings provide valuable insights for future scholars to further investigate Islamic psychotherapy, spiritual well-being, culturally sensitive psychological interventions, and new theoretical frameworks integrating Islamic perspectives with modern psychology.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Parenting
Islamic parenting has become an increasingly important research topic due to its role in shaping children's moral development, religious identity, family relationships, and educational practices. However, the intellectual structure, development trends, and emerging themes within Islamic parenting research remain fragmented across various academic disciplines. This study aims to provide a comprehensive mapping of Islamic parenting research through a bibliometric analysis approach. Data were collected from the Scopus database using relevant keywords related to Islamic parenting, Muslim parenting, Islamic education, and family studies. The collected publications were analyzed using VOSviewer to examine publication trends, influential literature, author collaboration networks, country collaborations, citation patterns, and keyword co-occurrence structures. The findings reveal that Islamic parenting research has developed from early discussions focusing on cultural perspectives, religious values, and parent-child relationships toward broader contemporary issues involving Islamic education, digital parenting, family resilience, and child development challenges. Citation analysis identifies several influential studies that provide theoretical foundations for understanding the relationship between cultural context, Islamic values, and parenting practices. The collaboration analysis highlights Indonesia as the most prominent contributor, with growing international connections involving Malaysia, the United Kingdom, China, Austria, and Sudan. Keyword analysis demonstrates that the field is primarily centered around parenting, Islam, parents, child-parent relationships, and Islamic education, while emerging themes indicate increasing scholarly attention toward technology, family adaptation, and children's social well-being. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the evolution and future directions of Islamic parenting research by identifying knowledge patterns, research gaps, and potential opportunities for interdisciplinary development.
The rapid development of digital technology has transformed the practice of Islamic preaching (da'wah), shifting from conventional communication methods toward digital platforms that enable broader and more interactive religious engagement. This study aims to explore the intellectual structure, publication trends, influential contributions, collaboration patterns, and emerging research themes in the field of Digital Da'wah using a bibliometric analysis approach. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database using relevant keywords related to digital da'wah, online preaching, Islamic communication, and digital religion. The collected publications were analyzed using VOSviewer to visualize co-authorship networks, country collaborations, citation patterns, keyword co-occurrence, thematic evolution, and research density. The findings indicate that Digital Da'wah research has grown significantly, with Indonesia emerging as the most prominent contributor and the primary collaboration center. The literature analysis shows that early research focused mainly on social media utilization, Islamic communication, and online religious dissemination. However, recent studies have expanded toward broader issues, including digital religious authority, mediatization, digital platforms, artificial intelligence ethics, content automation, and ethical technology. The keyword analysis reveals a transition from platform-oriented studies toward interdisciplinary discussions involving communication studies, Islamic studies, and technological innovation. This study concludes that Digital Da'wah has developed into a multidimensional research field reflecting the transformation of religious practices in the digital era. Future research should further investigate ethical frameworks for AI-assisted da'wah, digital religious literacy, algorithmic influence on Islamic content distribution, and sustainable digital religious communities.
Bibliometric Analysis of Women Leadership in Islam
Women leadership in Islam has become an increasingly discussed research topic due to growing academic interest in gender roles, religious interpretation, empowerment, and women's participation in social and institutional contexts. However, existing studies remain fragmented across various disciplines, making it necessary to understand the overall intellectual structure and development of this research field. This study aims to examine the global research landscape of women leadership in Islam through a bibliometric analysis approach. Data were collected from the Scopus database using relevant keywords related to women leadership and Islamic perspectives. The collected publications were analyzed using bibliometric techniques, including publication trend analysis, citation analysis, co-authorship analysis, institutional and country collaboration analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, overlay visualization, and density visualization through VOSviewer. The findings indicate that research on women leadership in Islam has developed through interdisciplinary contributions involving Islamic studies, gender studies, leadership, sociology, and social development. Influential literature highlights themes related to Islamic authority, gender equality, women's empowerment, and leadership experiences within Muslim societies. The collaboration analysis demonstrates strong international research networks involving institutions and countries from different regions, reflecting the global nature of this academic discourse. Furthermore, keyword analysis reveals that Islam, women, and leadership represent the dominant research themes, while emerging discussions increasingly focus on feminism, patriarchy, gender equality, and Muslim women's participation. This study contributes by mapping the intellectual evolution of women leadership research in Islamic contexts and identifying future research directions related to inclusive leadership models, gender equity, and the role of Islamic values in shaping contemporary women's leadership practice.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Hayu Lusianawati https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Bibliometric Analysis of Islamic Higher Education
Islamic higher education has become an increasingly important research area due to its role in integrating religious values, academic development, technological advancement, and social transformation. This study aims to explore the global research development, intellectual structure, collaboration patterns, and emerging themes in Islamic higher education through a bibliometric analysis approach. Data were retrieved from the Scopus database using relevant keywords related to Islamic higher education, and the collected publications were analyzed using bibliometric techniques with VOSviewer. The analysis covers publication trends, influential authors, institutional and country collaborations, citation performance, keyword co-occurrence, and thematic evolution. The findings reveal that research on Islamic higher education has expanded significantly, with Indonesia emerging as the most productive and influential contributor, followed by Malaysia and other countries with active scholarly engagement. Citation analysis indicates that major contributions focus on educational technology, Islamic educational philosophy, leadership, curriculum development, and the relationship between Islamic traditions and modern educational practices. Keyword analysis demonstrates a transition from conventional themes related to Islamic studies and religious education toward contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence, digital learning systems, religious moderation, and educational innovation. This study highlights that Islamic higher education has evolved into a multidisciplinary research field that connects religious knowledge with broader educational, technological, and societal challenges. The findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and educational institutions in identifying future research directions and strengthening the global development of Islamic higher education.
Artificial Intelligence Ethics through the Lens of Maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah: Constructing a Normative Framework for Civilized Technology Governance
The accelerating deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) across public and private life has outpaced the moral vocabularies available to evaluate it. Prevailing AI-ethics frameworks, articulated largely within Western traditions, converge on principles such as fairness, transparency, and accountability, yet remain thin on the spiritual and communal dimensions of moral judgement in Muslim societies. This study asks how maqāṣid al-sharīʿah, the higher objectives of Islamic law, may be operationalised as an evaluative instrument for AI governance rather than a declarative ideal. Employing qualitative library research, the study analyses primary Islamic sources alongside peer-reviewed scholarship from 2021 to 2026 through content analysis and philosophical-normative reasoning. The analysis maps four recurring problems (the erosion of privacy, algorithmic bias, opacity and diffuse accountability, and the attrition of human moral agency) and evaluates each against the five essential objectives (al-ḍarūriyyāt al-khams). The resulting framework translates every objective into governance criteria and correlates them with globally recognised AI principles, yielding an eleven-criterion instrument together with an ordering rationale for cases of value conflict. The study contributes an operational, value-based model that complements rather than displaces existing regulatory approaches, offering developers, regulators, and Shariah boards a design vocabulary for anticipating harm before deployment.
Copyright (c) 2026 Maman Supardi, Hilmiy Hanif, Mursyid Rahman, Ahmad Fadhil Arham, Andi Muhammad Ali Amiruddin https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Determinants of Trust in Digital Zakat Institutions: A Study of E-Service Quality and Information Transparency Among Zakat Donors in Indonesia
The digitalization of zakat services has expanded the accessibility and efficiency of zakat payments in Indonesia. However, the sustainability of digital zakat institutions depends heavily on contributors’ trust in the quality of electronic services and the transparency of institutional information. This study examines the influence of electronic service quality and information transparency on trust in digital zakat institutions among zakat contributors in Indonesia. A quantitative explanatory design was employed using a structured questionnaire distributed to 120 respondents who had paid zakat through digital platforms. Respondents were selected through purposive sampling, and all variables were measured using a five-point Likert scale. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 25 through descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination. The results show that electronic service quality has a positive and significant effect on trust. Information transparency also has a positive and significant effect on trust. Simultaneously, both variables significantly influence trust, as indicated by an F-value of 88.714 and a significance level below 0.001. The model explains 60.2% of the variance in contributors’ trust. These findings indicate that reliable digital services, secure transactions, responsive support, accessible financial reporting, and clear zakat distribution information are important determinants of trust. Digital zakat institutions should therefore strengthen both technological service quality and transparent governance to increase contributor confidence and sustain formal zakat participation.
Copyright (c) 2026 Evi Khairunnisa, Asy-syura Asy-syura, Andi Al-Musawwir Syah https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Religiosity and Digital Literacy on Anti-Religious Misinformation Behavior Among Social Media Users in Indonesia
The rapid expansion of social media has significantly transformed the way individuals access, consume, and disseminate information. While these platforms facilitate communication and knowledge sharing, they also accelerate the spread of anti-religious disinformation, which may contribute to religious intolerance, social polarization, and conflict in multicultural societies such as Indonesia. This study aims to examine the influence of religiosity and digital literacy on the behavior of spreading anti-religious disinformation among social media users in Indonesia. A quantitative cross-sectional research design was employed involving 150 active social media users selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire measured on a five-point Likert scale and analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25. The analytical procedures included descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, t-tests, F-tests, and the coefficient of determination (R²). Based on the simulated findings, religiosity had a significant negative influence on the behavior of spreading anti-religious disinformation, indicating that individuals with stronger religious values tend to communicate more ethically and responsibly in digital environments. Digital literacy also exhibited a significant negative effect and emerged as the strongest predictor, suggesting that individuals with better critical evaluation and information verification skills are less likely to disseminate misleading religious content. Simultaneously, religiosity and digital literacy significantly influenced anti-religious disinformation-sharing behavior, explaining 38.9% of the variance in the dependent variable (R² = 0.389). The findings highlight the complementary roles of ethical religious values and digital competencies in reducing harmful online behavior. The study recommends strengthening integrated programs that combine digital literacy education with inclusive religious values to promote responsible social media use and enhance resilience against anti-religious disinformation in Indonesia.
Copyright (c) 2026 Fakhruddin Karmani, Fajar Al Mahmudi, Salwa Aulia Novitasari https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Effect of Islamic Giving Behavior on Psychological Well-Being through Dopaminergic Mechanisms
Islamic giving behavior, such as zakat, infaq, alms, and waqaf, possesses not only theological dimensions but also significant impacts on psychological well-being. This study aims to analyze Islamic giving behavior as a psychospiritual strategy to increase dopamine production as a happiness hormone. The method employed in this study was a library study of latest psychospiritual literature. The results show that sharing activities based on spiritual sincerity trigger activity in the brain's reward system, specifically the Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA). This psychospiritual process stimulates the release of dopamine, which elicits feelings of happiness, calm, and meaning (a helper's high). In conclusion, Islamic giving behavior is an effective psychospiritual intervention for increasing subjective happiness through neurobiological mechanisms. This research has implications for the integration of Islamic psychology and neuroscience in strengthening public mental health.
Copyright (c) 2026 Liza Zulfatun Nafi’ah, Moch Taufiq Ridho https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Cognitive Path to Inner Peace: Contemplation and Cognitive Regulation as a Path to Peace of Mind
Overthinking, anxiety, and mental restlessness stem from excessive thought patterns and the complex pressures of modern life are increasingly experienced by individuals in the contemporary era. Cognitive psychology holds that a person's emotional state is greatly influenced by the process of thought processing and interpretation of lived experience. From an Islamic perspective, the concept of tafakur emerges as a reflective activity involving deep mindful awareness of the self, life, and the greatness of Allah. This study aims to analyze the relationship between tafakur and cognitive regulation in cultivating inner peace through a library research approach, drawing on cognitive psychological theory and Islamic literature. The findings indicate that meditation functions as a form of cognitive regulation that assists individuals in reinterpreting negative thoughts, enhancing meaning in life, and building psychological tranquility. Thus, the integration of meditation and cognitive psychology can serve as an alternative approach to maintaining mental health and individual psychological well-being.
Copyright (c) 2026 Aisyah Jihan Hanifah, Moch Taufiq Ridho https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Integration of Freud’s Concept of Personality Structure and the Nafs in the Qur’an: A Study of Islamic Psychology from the Perspective of Ulil Albab
Psychology as a widely studied academic discipline has undergone a fundamental shift throughout its history. Originally dedicated to exploring the nature of the soul (psyche), contemporary psychology has largely abandoned this dimension, redirecting its focus entirely toward the study of organismic behavior. This shift culminated in Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory, which constructs human personality through the concepts of id, ego, and superego in a framework entirely devoid of spiritual dimensions, even dismissing religion as mere delusion. This study aims to restore the existence of psychology as a science of the soul by examining its relevance through the integration of Freud's personality structure and the Qur'anic concept of nafs (nafs ammarah, nafs lawwamah, and nafs muthmainnah) within the perspective of Ulil Albab. A library research approach was employed, systematically analyzing psychological literature, Islamic scholarship, and empirical studies related to both frameworks. The findings reveal significant points of convergence between the two concepts, alongside fundamental differences: Qur'anic personality is theocentric, dynamic, and open to divine dimensions, whereas Freudian personality is anthropocentric, static, and closed to spiritual dimensions. The Ulil Albab perspective proves to be a productive integrative framework — embracing the positive contributions of Western psychology while enriching and completing them with the depth of Qur'anic nafs concepts, enabling the study of human personality to return to its spiritual essence.
Copyright (c) 2026 Ahmad Fikri Nur Muzacky, Moch Taufiq Ridho https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Inner Purification and Divine Love: The Spiritual Essence of Sufism
This article examines the spiritual essence of Sufism through two central concepts: inner purification and divine love. The study addresses contemporary challenges characterized by a crisis of meaning, existential anxiety, materialism, and a decline in spiritual depth. Employing a qualitative approach based on literature review, the article analyzes both classical and contemporary Sufi sources to explore the relationship between tazkiyat al-nafs and mahabbah ilahiyyah. The findings indicate that inner purification constitutes a transformative process that cleanses the heart of egoism, arrogance, envy, and excessive worldly attachment. Meanwhile, divine love serves as the highest orientation, guiding individuals toward closeness to God, sincere worship, and the cultivation of virtuous character. The two concepts are interdependent: love for God necessitates a purified heart, while inner purification attains its deepest significance through divine love. The article underscores the continued relevance of Sufism for modern society, as it provides a spiritual pathway that integrates inner tranquility, moral awareness, and social responsibility in daily life. These findings contribute conceptually to the study of Islamic spirituality and reinforce the significance of Sufism as a paradigm for ethical, reflective, and transformative self-development within a meaningful and enduringly religious modern civilization.
Copyright (c) 2026 Nadri Taja https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Islamic Economics in Scholarly Publications (2000–2025): Influential Topics, Leading Sources, and Intellectual Linkages
In order to understand the existing literature on Islamic economics, we conducted a bibliometric analysis of publications dedicated to the topic and published between 2000 and 2025 that were included in the Scopus database. With the help of VOSviewer, we performed an analysis of co-authorship, citation patterns, and keywords co-occurrences in order to reveal influential topics, important sources, and knowledge networks among researchers of Islamic economics. As a result of the analysis, we have determined that the research on Islamic economics has been based on a rather small set of central scholars, organizations, and even countries, which, however, have made a considerable contribution to building the knowledge base in the area. The results of our citation analysis suggest that the intellectual basis of the studied literature is based on a combination of ethical, normative, and socio-political discussions, which gradually shifted towards more applied and interdisciplinary studies, specifically in such spheres as Islamic finance and economic development. According to the results of keyword analysis, we can claim that the dominant theme of Islamic economics research papers is Islamic finance (Islamic banking), whereas the other emerging areas include sustainable development, information management, and financial innovation. The study contributes by providing a comprehensive mapping of Islamic economics research and offers insights into future directions, emphasizing the need for stronger global collaboration and broader thematic expansion to enhance the field’s relevance in addressing modern economic challenges.
Islamic Education Research, 2000–2025: Publication Dynamics, Core Topics, and Global Collaboration Patterns
This paper analyzes the evolution of literature in the area of Islamic Education from 2000 to 2025 using bibliometric methods. Analyzing data from Scopus and applying the VOSviewer software program, publication trends, intellectual structure, and international cooperation in this sphere have been identified. The results show an impressive growth of publications and dominance of Southeast Asian countries (Indonesia and Malaysia). As for the collaboration pattern, the research found the presence of moderately well-connected networks limited by geographical proximity. Analysis of citations proves the interdisciplinary character of important papers, as they relate to both education and such fields as social science, psychology, and culture. Finally, keyword co-citation and keyword overlay analysis prove that a transition from purely religious concepts to more practical ones takes place: there is a growing interest in issues related to curricula, e-learning, and religious moderation.
Gender Studies in Islam (2000–2025): Research Fronts, Hotspots, and Conceptual Shifts in the Literature
In this article, the world research front in the area of gender studies in Islam is considered for the period from 2000 to 2025. Bibliometric and network analysis methods have been used for exploring author collaborations, citation patterns, and keyword relations. In result, it was found that this research network has a complex structure, including significant participation of countries like the US and the UK, as well as developing involvement of Muslim countries such as Malaysia, Turkey, and Indonesia. Citation analysis revealed the most influential literature and themes, including themes on veiling, identity, Islamophobia, and socio-political aspects of gender. Keyword analysis showed that the key concepts included "Islam" and "religion," with other concepts developing in time, like feminism, psychology, culture, and gender identity. Overlay visualization showed that the current state of the research area is dominated by interdisciplinary studies focused on critical analysis rather than initial demographic and statistical approaches. Density map confirmed the importance of the identified topics but also indicated emerging research fronts. In sum, the analysis showed the development of gender studies in Islam from an underdeveloped subject into a multidisciplinary field with significant expansion of concepts and methodologies and international collaboration.
Mapping Islamic Law Scholarship (2000–2025): Co-citation Structure, Key Authors, and Research Clusters
The goal of this research is to analyze the intellectual network structure, prominent publications and thematic trends within the field of Islamic law studies during the period of 2000 – 2025 through the bibliometric methodology. Data was extracted from the Scopus database and was processed using the VOSviewer software to identify co-authorship, citations and keywords. Findings show that a rather homogeneous network structure characterizes this community with some important individuals and institutions making up its core. As for citation analysis, it demonstrates that most of the highly cited works deal with secularism, political Islam, religious/secular dynamics and other topical questions related to the relationship between religion and state. Moreover, the thematic change in research is also evident in keyword analysis. It proves that in addition to traditional themes, which relate to classical Islamic jurisprudence, there appeared several important topics including human rights, gender justice, Islamic feminism, and others.
Thematic Pathways in Islamic Philosophy Research (2000–2025): From Foundational Texts to Contemporary Debates
The paper focuses on studying thematic pathways in research on Islamic philosophy over the period between 2000 and 2025 using bibliometric and network visualization techniques. Data were sourced from Elsevier's Scopus and processed using VOSviewer to visualize authorship networks, citation networks and co-occurring keywords. The analysis revealed that there are dominant themes in Islamic philosophy research, which revolve around Islam and philosophy. Authorship network analysis demonstrates that there are clusters and links among scholarly communities with the number of international connections increasing. Citation analysis shows that classical philosophies and interdisciplinary research papers have had a profound impact on Islamic philosophy research. Moreover, the analysis of co-occurring keywords and the overlay analysis illustrate that a thematic shift takes place from foundational and historical questions to applied topics in Islamic economics, law, education and ethics. Indeed, density visualization shows that, although Islamic philosophy remains a dominant theme, emerging themes reflect its diversity and development. Thus, research on Islamic philosophy transforms into an interdisciplinary and internationally-oriented subject that combines classical ideas and modern issues. The study makes contributions to the literature in that it identifies trends and directions in research on Islamic philosophy.
Islamic Cultural Studies 2000–2025: Knowledge Domains, Key Conversations, and Emerging Themes
The purpose of this research is to perform intellectual mapping of the academic discourse of the field of Islamic Cultural Studies from 2000 to 2025 using the bibliometric method. To achieve this aim, data was collected from the Scopus database. Moreover, this study employed VOSviewer software to analyze the author collaboration network, citation behavior and co-word analysis. It was found that the author collaboration network of Islamic Cultural Studies is geographically dispersed in nature, with a number of researchers from Southeast Asia countries like Indonesia and Malaysia making considerable contribution. The result of citation behavior analysis showed that Islamic Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary field covering topics such as Political Islam, Gender, Identity, and Islamic Work Ethics. Through the use of keyword analysis, it was established that the core concepts like Islam, Religion, Culture and many others were dominating in Islamic Cultural Studies. However, there are some emerging topics like Islamic Education, Cultural Heritage, Identity and Islamism. Through overlay and density visualization, it was concluded that the field of Islamic Cultural Studies has shifted its focus from behavioral analysis at the micro level to sociocultural analysis.
Hadith Scholarship Over Two Decades, 2000–2025: A Bibliometric Portrait of Trends and Influential Works
This research attempts to shed light on the development of Hadith science between 2000 and 2025 through a bibliometric examination of its intellectual structure, collaboration patterns, and thematic changes. The analysis of the literature, which was extracted from the Scopus database with the help of VOSviewer, is focused on three major dimensions – namely, co-authorship, citations, and keywords co-occurrences. As shown by the obtained results, Hadith science continues to preserve its strong ties to classical Islamic scholarship, represented primarily by theology, Shariah, and the history of Islam in its early days. However, Hadith science has expanded significantly beyond its traditional boundaries, having entered new disciplines such as multicultural education, gender-related issues, and even modern society's problems. Regarding co-authorships, it becomes evident that Hadith science possesses an internally coherent network of collaboration that, however, tends to be quite region-specific. Finally, when it comes to keywords co-occurrences, one can notice that the most popular topics among those covered in this field include Hadith's digital discourse and epistemology. To sum up, this study suggests that Hadith scholarship is currently going through a transition process, when classical traditions continue to be followed alongside more innovative ones.
Global Landscape of Qur’anic Studies (2000–2025): Science Mapping, Collaboration, and Thematic Evolution
The research is focused on the investigation of the global development of Qur’anic studies between 2000 and 2025 through a bibliometric analysis and a science mapping approach. For data collection and analysis, a database of Scopus was utilized with the use of VOSviewer software tools. The results show that there was consistent growth in the number of publications in the field. The most noticeable feature is that many contributions came from South East Asian countries like Indonesia and Malaysia, becoming the key centers for international cooperation in scientific research. Moreover, based on the analysis of co-authorship networks, one can note that the existing system was relatively clustered, implying the existence of well-established research communities in the regions with few connections between the regions. At the same time, the citation analysis reveals the multidisciplinary character of the research area and its interlinkage with many aspects of theological, ethic, gender, health, and socio-economic studies. In addition, the analysis of keyword co-occurrences and overlay networks shows that apart from classic keywords such as 'tafsir' and 'exegesis,' digital humanities and computation approaches also gained popularity. This study underscores the evolving and interdisciplinary character of Qur’anic studies and highlights the need for stronger international collaboration and methodological innovation to enhance its global academic impact.
Copyright (c) 2026 Loso Judijanto, Wilnan Fatahillah, Mujhid Budi Luhur, Imam Rusdi, Dedi Uska, Eko Sudarmanto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Integration of Dhikr and Reflection as a Coping Strategy for Managing Anxiety Symptoms
The prevalence of anxiety symptoms among modern individuals continues to rise due to psychological pressure, social expectations, and the increasing complexity of daily life. This condition demands coping strategies that address not only rational-cognitive aspects but also the spiritual dimension of human experience. This study examines the integration of dhikr (remembrance) and fikir (reflective thinking) as a holistic coping mechanism for managing anxiety symptoms. Employing a library research method, this study reviews psychological literature, Islamic scholarship, and empirical studies related to coping mechanisms. The findings indicate that dhikr functions as an emotional regulator that reduces physiological arousal associated with anxiety, while dhikr facilitates more adaptive cognitive appraisal of stressors. The synergy between these practices fosters inner tranquility and strengthens cognitive regulation, thus enhancing individual resilience against anxiety. This study highlights the relevance of spiritual-cognitive approaches as complementary strategies within contemporary psychological interventions.
Copyright (c) 2026 Qurrotul Ahsani Ma’rufah, Moch Taufiq Ridho https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Service Quality in Halal Tourism and Perceived Value as Determinants of Satisfaction and Revisit Intention among Muslim Travelers
This study investigates the influence of service quality in halal tourism and perceived value on tourist satisfaction and revisit intention among Muslim tourists in Indonesia. A quantitative approach was employed using data collected from 150 respondents through a structured questionnaire based on a Likert scale. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS 3 to evaluate both the measurement and structural models. The results indicate that service quality has a significant positive effect on perceived value and tourist satisfaction. Perceived value also significantly influences satisfaction and revisit intention. Furthermore, tourist satisfaction is found to have the strongest effect on revisit intention and plays a significant mediating role in the relationship between service quality, perceived value, and revisit intention. These findings highlight the importance of delivering high-quality, halal-compliant services that enhance perceived value and satisfaction, ultimately strengthening tourist loyalty. This study contributes to the halal tourism literature by providing empirical evidence on the integrated relationships among key variables and offers practical insights for improving the competitiveness of Indonesia’s halal tourism sector.
Copyright (c) 2026 Dila Padila Nurhasanah, Edwin Sugesti Nasution, Johnny Chandra, Brilian Moktar, Ngiw Aman Harja https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
The Influence of Islamic Financial Literacy, Trust, and Risk Perception on Retail Sukuk Investment Decisions among Muslim Investors in Indonesia
This study investigates the influence of Sharia financial literacy, trust, and risk perception on retail sukuk investment decisions among Muslim investors in Indonesia. Employing a quantitative research design, primary data were collected from 150 respondents using structured questionnaires measured on a Likert scale. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, including descriptive statistics, validity and reliability tests, classical assumption tests, and multiple linear regression analysis. The results reveal that Sharia financial literacy and trust have a positive and significant effect on retail sukuk investment decisions, while risk perception has a negative and significant effect. Among the variables, trust is identified as the most influential factor in shaping investment behavior. Simultaneously, all independent variables significantly affect investment decisions, with a coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.564, indicating that 56.4% of the variation in investment decisions is explained by the model. These findings highlight the importance of improving Islamic financial literacy, strengthening institutional trust, and managing perceived risks to enhance participation in retail sukuk investments. This study contributes to the growing literature on Islamic finance by providing empirical insights into behavioral determinants of investment decisions in a developing country context.
Copyright (c) 2026 Noor Aziz, Yayah Ikhda Nevia, Maya Listanti https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
Systematic Bibliometric Review on Sustainable Development in Islamic Perspectives 2005–2024
This study presents a systematic bibliometric review of scholarly research on sustainable development from Islamic perspectives published between 2005 and 2024. Using bibliometric techniques and science mapping approaches, the study analyzes publication trends, thematic evolution, collaboration patterns, and the intellectual structure of the field. The findings reveal a steady growth of publications, with sustainable development occupying a central conceptual position closely linked to Islamic finance, banking, and economic growth. Over time, the literature has shifted from fragmented structural and sectoral discussions toward more integrated and impact-oriented themes, particularly Islamic social finance instruments such as zakat, waqf, and Islamic microfinance, alongside emerging concerns related to fintech, poverty alleviation, climate change, and Islamic education. Collaboration analyses indicate that research production is regionally concentrated, with Southeast Asia (especially Malaysia and Indonesia) serving as the primary global hub, while cross-regional collaboration remains uneven. The study highlights both the growing maturity and existing gaps in the field, underscoring the need for greater thematic diversification, interdisciplinary integration, and broader international collaboration to advance Islamic contributions to global sustainable development discourse.
Islamic Philanthropy Research Trends on Zakat Infaq and Waqf Based on Bibliometric Mapping 2000–2024
This study examines the development and intellectual structure of Islamic philanthropy research focusing on zakat, infaq/sadaqah, and waqf (ZISWAF) over the period 2000–2024 using a bibliometric approach. Drawing on peer-reviewed publications indexed in major academic databases, the study applies science mapping techniques— including keyword co-occurrence, overlay visualization, density mapping, co-citation, and collaboration analysis—using VOSviewer. The findings reveal a significant growth and diversification of the literature, with waqf emerging as the central and most influential theme, closely connected to Islamic microfinance, cash waqf, economic recovery, and sustainable development. Temporal analysis indicates a clear thematic shift from early discussions on microfinance and charitable redistribution toward more recent emphases on Islamic social finance, SDGs, food security, and post-crisis economic resilience. The intellectual structure of the field is shaped by a relatively small group of influential authors and institutions, predominantly based in Indonesia, which also acts as the main hub of international collaboration.
Bibliometric Review of Islamic Economics Covering Growth Patterns for the Period 2000–2024
This study provides a comprehensive bibliometric review of Islamic economics research published between 2000 and 2024, with the aim of mapping growth patterns, thematic evolution, intellectual structure, and collaboration networks within the field. Using bibliometric techniques and network visualization tools, the study analyzes publication trends, keyword co-occurrence, citation structures, and author, institutional, and country-level collaborations based on data retrieved from the Scopus database. The findings reveal a significant expansion of scholarly output over the past two decades, accompanied by a clear shift from normative and doctrinal discussions toward applied, empirical, and interdisciplinary research. Core themes have evolved from religion, Islamic law, and historical perspectives to finance-led and development-oriented topics such as Islamic finance, waqf, fintech, poverty alleviation, sustainability, and economic growth. Network analyses indicate that while Islamic economics research is increasingly internationalized, collaboration remains concentrated among a limited number of authors, institutions, and countries, with Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia serving as key bridging hubs. Overall, the study highlights the intellectual maturation of Islamic economics as a field and underscores its growing relevance in addressing contemporary challenges related to inclusive growth, ethical finance, and sustainable development.
Evolution of Islamic Education Research Through a Comprehensive Bibliometric Review 2000–2024
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric review of research on Islamic education published between 2000 and 2024, aiming to map its intellectual structure, thematic evolution, and collaboration patterns over time. Using bibliometric techniques, data were extracted from the Scopus database and analyzed through performance indicators and science-mapping methods, including keyword co-occurrence, co-authorship, institutional affiliation, and country collaboration analyses. The results reveal that Islamic education research has been historically grounded, with strong emphasis on longitudinal and historical perspectives that form the core intellectual foundation of the field. Over time, the thematic focus has gradually shifted toward more interdisciplinary and applied concerns, particularly cultural contexts and contemporary educational practices. Collaboration analyses further show a dense but uneven global research network, dominated by Western institutions and countries, with emerging connections to Asia mediated through key bridging nations. The findings demonstrate that Islamic education research has evolved into a dynamic and diversified field, offering significant opportunities for future studies that emphasize cross-cultural perspectives, educational innovation, and broader global participation.
Trends and Intellectual Structure of Halal Industry Research Based on Bibliometric and Network Visualization 2010–2024
The halal industry has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, emerging as a global economic force. This study employs bibliometric analysis and network visualization to explore the trends and intellectual structure of halal industry research from 2010 to 2024. By examining keyword co-occurrence, co-authorship, and country collaboration patterns, the study identifies key themes such as halal certification, supply chain transparency, halal tourism, and ethical considerations in animal welfare. Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, leads the field, with increasing collaboration across regions, including Western countries and non-Muslim-majority nations like Turkey, Australia, and South Korea. The study reveals an evolving research landscape, showcasing the integration of technology and sustainability into halal industry practices, and provides a roadmap for future scholarly exploration within this growing sector.
Mapping the Global Landscape of Islamic Studies Research Using Bibliometric Analysis 2000–2024
This study maps the global landscape of Islamic Studies research from 2000 to 2024 using bibliometric analysis. With the rapid expansion of Islamic Studies across disciplines, including theology, law, economics, and cultural studies, this research highlights significant shifts in both the volume and scope of scholarship. Drawing from databases like Scopus, the study reveals the central role of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia and Malaysia, in shaping the field, along with a growing academic presence in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa. The study also uncovers emerging trends in Islamic finance, sustainability, and the intersection of Islamic principles with modern technological advancements, such as fintech and artificial intelligence. This comprehensive bibliometric map facilitates a deeper understanding of the regional contributions, thematic evolution, and collaboration networks that are defining the future of Islamic Studies.
SEKATEN: A STUDY ON THE VALUES AND RELATIONSHIPS OF GOD, THE UNIVERSE, AND SOCIETY IN YOGYAKARTA
This research examines the process of spreading Islam through Sekaten and the orientation of Javanese cultural values embedded in Yogyakarta. The process of Islamization in this context is closely linked to the role of the Walisongo, who facilitated the inclusive integration of Islam through traditions and culture, allowing it to endure to this day. Sekati, or gamelan music, was used as a medium for Islamization. This tradition later evolved into what is now known as Sekaten, which remains a preserved cultural heritage. The term Sekaten is derived from Syahadatain, meaning the two Islamic declarations of faith. However, Sekaten has evolved beyond a tool for Islamization and has become a means of entertainment and a source of economic support for the community. The research adopts a descriptive method with description, interpretation, heuristics, and critical reflection from a philosophical, qualitative perspective. It draws on sources such as journals, books, news articles, and other literature. The positive impacts of Sekaten on the relationship between God, the universe, and society, as analyzed through the relevant theories, include an inclusive renewal of the Islamization process, the preservation of culture, and the fostering of moral values in society.
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