Focus and Scope

al-Musthofa

al-Musthofa: Journal of Islamic Education and Thought, is a peer-reviewed journal published by the ZAA Learning Center [Legal Entity License from Indonesian Ministry of law and Human Rights No. AHU-032601.AH.01.30. Tahun 2024], Indonesia. 

FOCUS

al-Musthofa: Journal of Islamic Education and Thought is a scientific journal that focuses on scientific development in the fields of Islamic education and Islamic thought, both in theoretical, philosophical, historical, and practical-applicative aspects. This journal serves as a platform for academics, researchers, teachers, education practitioners, and Islamic thinkers to publish research findings and scholarly studies that contribute to strengthening Islamic values, advancing education, and fostering a civilisation rooted in Islamic teachings. 

This journal examines the dynamics of contemporary Islamic educational thought and practice, while also exploring the classical roots of Islamic thought in order to respond to the challenges of the modern and global era.

SCOPE

This journal accepts articles on research results, library research, conceptual studies, and field studies, but is not limited to the following themes:

1. Islamic Education

  • Concepts and philosophy of Islamic education
  • Islamic education curriculum
  • Methods and strategies for teaching Islamic Religious Education
  • Management and leadership of Islamic educational institutions
  • Evaluation and innovation in Islamic Religious Education
  • Character and moral education from an Islamic perspective
  • Development of teaching materials and learning media based on Islamic values
  • Pesantren, madrasah, and Islamic school education
  • Inclusive and multicultural Islamic education

2. Islamic Thought

  • Thoughts of classical, medieval, and contemporary Islamic educational figures and thinkers
  • Islamic theology (Ilmu Kalam)
  • Islamic philosophy
  • Sufism and Islamic spirituality
  • Epistemology and methodology of knowledge in Islam
  • Islamic ethics and moral thought
  • Islamic humanism and the concept of insan kamil
  • Islamic political and civilisational thought

3. Studies of the Qur'an and Hadith in Education

  • Thematic interpretation of education
  • Tarbawi hadiths
  • Educational values in the Qur'an and Sunnah
  • Integration of the Qur'an and Hadith in modern learning
  • Living Qur'an and Living Hadith in educational practice

4. Contemporary and Global Islamic Education

  • Challenges of Islamic education in the era of globalisation and digitalisation
  • Islamic education in the era of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0
  • Integration of science and Islam
  • Islam, education, and modern issues (radicalism, religious moderation, pluralism, etc.)
  • Islamic education and social development