About the Journal

The INVEST Journal of Sharia and Economic Law is an academic journal dedicated to the study of Islamic economic law (muʿāmalah) and its role in shaping ethical and institutional frameworks for economic governance that support sustainable development. The journal publishes research that examines Islamic legal principles, ethical reasoning, and regulatory frameworks in relation to economic activities, financial institutions, and public policy.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Islamic economic law and contemporary muʿāmalah
Governance and regulation of Islamic financial and economic institutions
Public policy and economic governance in Muslim societies
Ethical and legal dimensions of emerging economic technologies, including the digital economy and artificial intelligence
Environmental governance from Islamic legal perspectives
Halal certification, consumer protection, and regulatory frameworks
Social finance institutions such as zakat, waqf, and cooperative systems
Comparative legal analysis between Islamic and conventional economic systems

The journal welcomes both normative and empirical legal research on Islamic economic law, economic governance, and related regulatory frameworks, including statutory, conceptual, case, and comparative legal analyses, as well as socio-legal studies, field research, and policy analyses.

The journal aims to contribute to SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) through research that advances the sustainable development goals.

Expanded Manuscript Types for the 2025 Edition

Starting in 2025, the INVEST Journal of Sharia and Economic Law has accepted additional manuscript types beyond Original Research articles, including review articles, short reports or letters, case studies, and methodologies or methods. This expansion provides authors with more flexibility to present their research and encourages diverse contributions to enrich academic discussions on Sharia and economic law.

All manuscripts must be written in English and follow the journal’s rigorous peer-review process to maintain high academic standards. Detailed submission guidelines for each article type are available on the journal website.

Journal History & Information

The INVEST Journal of Sharia and Economic Law is an academic journal published by IAIN Ponorogo, Indonesia, under the organization of the Sharia Faculty. It was first published in July 2021, and obtained both electronic (E-ISSN: 2776-4354) and printed (P-ISSN: 2776-4982) versions in April 2021. The journal welcomes scientific contributions in the form of literary and fieldwork studies that undergo a manuscript selection process, peer review, and editing proof.

The journal is published twice a year (January–June and July–December) under a continuous publication model. Starting in Volume 2, Number 2 of 2022, the journal transitions to a fully online format, becomes available in both English and Arabic versions, and has introduced new Publication Ethics guidelines. To assist authors, an updated journal template was provided.

Outstanding Achievements & Indexing

We are pleased to announce two outstanding achievements! As of October 16, 2023, our flagship journal was officially indexed by the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). Prior to this, as of August 3, 2023, we were indexed by EBSCO. This double recognition is clear proof of our continuous efforts to achieve academic excellence, increasing the journal's visibility and accessibility to scholars and practitioners worldwide.