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Scope of Journal

Journal of Islamic Finance and Sustainability (JIFS) covers a broad spectrum of topics that reflect the evolving landscape of Islamic finance and its role in promoting ethical, inclusive, and sustainable economic development. The journal places particular emphasis on the application of Shariah-compliant financial principles to address contemporary economic, social, and environmental challenges. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Islamic banking, finance, and capital market instruments
  • Shariah governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks
  • Sustainable finance, ESG integration, and ethical investment in Islamic finance
  • Islamic social finance instruments, including zakat, waqf, sadaqah, and Islamic microfinance
  • Green sukuk, social sukuk, and impact-oriented financial innovations
  • Financial inclusion, poverty alleviation, and socio-economic development
  • Risk management, corporate governance, and performance of Islamic financial institutions
  • Islamic economics and its alignment with sustainable development goals (SDGs)
  • Fintech, digital transformation, and technological innovation in Islamic finance
  • Policy analysis, institutional development, and cross-country studies in Islamic finance and sustainability

JIFS encourages multidisciplinary research that bridges theory and practice through quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches. The journal seeks contributions that offer theoretical advancements, empirical evidence, and practical insights to support the development of sustainable, ethical, and resilient financial systems grounded in Islamic principles.