Aims & Scope

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Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization
A scholarly platform for Islamic Heritage and Civilizational Studies

Senarai serves as a dynamic scholarly platform for the dissemination of knowledge and research concerning Islamic Heritage and Civilization. It publishes peer-reviewed articles, and innovative studies that examine the rich traditions of Islam, its cultural legacies, and their continuing relevance in global intellectual and cultural life.

The journal fosters an academic environment that promotes critical reflection and constructive debate. By engaging diverse voices, it highlights both the depth of Islamic intellectual heritage and the evolving dimensions of civilization, encouraging interdisciplinary approaches that situate Islam within a global context.

Welcoming Contributions from Related Disciplines:

Senarai welcomes contributions from a broad range of disciplines intersecting with Islamic studies and civilizational discourses, including but not limited to:

  • Islamic Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics
  • History of Islamic Civilization
  • Qur’anic and Hadith Studies
  • Islamic Spirituality, Mysticism, and Traditions of Knowledge
  • Islamic Law, Governance, and Institutions
  • Science, Medicine, and Rational (ʿAqlī) Disciplines in Islam
  • Interactions between Islam and Global Civilizations
  • Contemporary challenges in heritage preservation and civilizational identity

Scope — Islamic Heritage

  1. Classical texts, manuscripts, architecture, arts, and rituals
  2. Islamic educational institutions and traditions of knowledge
  3. Archaeological sites, cultural objects, and heritage conservation
  4. Spiritual and intellectual traditions across time and regions
  5. Transmission of Islamic sciences in local and global contexts
  6. The relationship between Islam, the Malay world, and Nusantara civilization:
    • Historical spread of Islam in the Malay Archipelago
    • Integration of Islamic law, governance, and adat in Malay societies
    • Role of Malay sultanates in preserving and transmitting Islamic heritage
    • Interaction between Malay-Islamic culture and broader Nusantara traditions
    • Continuities and transformations of Islamic identity in the Malay–Nusantara context

Scope — Civilization

  1. Comparative studies of civilizations: cultural exchanges, mutual influences, and shared legacies
  2. Systems of law, governance, education, and institutions across different societies
  3. Languages, scripts, literature, and oral traditions as vehicles of knowledge
  4. Art, architecture, and material culture as reflections of human creativity
  5. Economic history: trade routes, maritime exchanges, agriculture, and traditional industries
  6. Philosophy, ethics, and intellectual traditions in global civilizations
  7. Urban development, settlement patterns, and heritage conservation
  8. Contemporary challenges in civilizational continuity: globalization, migration, and digital culture

Significance of the Journal:

By bridging Islamic heritage with civilizational inquiry, Senarai seeks to advance understanding of the Muslim intellectual tradition as a living force that continues to inspire thought, culture, and social development in a globally interconnected age.