Focus and Scope

El Barka: Journal of Islamic Economics and Business publishes original, high-quality, and previously unpublished scholarly works in the broad fields of Economics, Islamic Economics, and Business. The journal aims to serve as a global platform for academicians, practitioners, policymakers, and independent researchers to exchange ideas and advance the understanding of Islamic economic thought and practice.

  1. Scope of Topics

The journal welcomes a diverse range of manuscripts, including but not limited to the following areas:

  1. Islamic Finance and Banking
    • Islamic financial institutions
    • Sharia-compliant investment and capital markets
    • Risk management and financial instruments in Islamic finance
  2. Islamic Management and Business Ethics
    • Organizational behavior from an Islamic perspective
    • Leadership and governance based on Islamic principles
    • Corporate social responsibility and ethical business models
  3. Islamic Accounting and Auditing
    • Financial reporting and disclosure in Islamic institutions
    • Sharia auditing and compliance
    • Accounting standards and their implications for Islamic entities
  4. Halal Industry and Market Studies
    • Halal supply chains and product certification
    • Consumer behavior and marketing in the halal industry
    • Innovation and entrepreneurship in halal business
  5. Economic Development and Policy
    • Comparative studies between Islamic and conventional economic systems
    • Islamic economic policies and their impact on social welfare
    • Sustainable development and maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah economics
  6. Zakat, Waqf, and Islamic Philanthropy
    • Role of philanthropy in economic empowerment
    • Institutional governance of zakat and waqf
    • Integration of philanthropy with national development policies
  1. Types of Accepted Manuscripts

El-Barka accepts various types of academic works, including:

  • Conceptual and theoretical papers
  • Empirical research and field studies
  • Case analyses and policy evaluations
  • Critical reviews and meta-analyses
  • Literature syntheses and comparative studies
  1. Journal Objective

The journal seeks to:

  • Promote rigorous, interdisciplinary research in Islamic economics and business.
  • Provide evidence-based insights that support sustainable and equitable development.

Offer alternative paradigms within the global economic framework grounded in Islamic ethical values.