About the Journal

The INVEST Journal of Sharia and Economic Law focuses on Sharia law's legal framework, prioritizing principles that promote human well-being and socioeconomic justice. It offers a platform for scholarly work that enriches global finance and economic discussions through the lens of the Sharia principles. Utilizing the Philosophy/Maqashid, Historical, and Fiqh/Ijtihad integrated normative and empirical legal methodologies to provide comprehensive insights into Sharia law and its implications for global economic transactions, fostering innovative solutions to contemporary challenges.

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.

SCOPE

A fundamental element of our academic endeavors is the incorporation of Islamic Economics, Fiqh Muamalah, and Legal Studies. We invited research papers from scholars and practitioners in the following fields.

  1. Fiqh muamalah
  2. Islamic law
  3. Islamic philanthropy (zakat, waqf and infaq)
  4. Maqhasid Sharia
  5. Halal industry and services
  6. Islamic economics
  7. Islamic capital markets
  8. Risk management
  9. Alternative dispute resolution
  10. Financial systems, fintech and digital currency
  11. Theory of Islamic contracts
  12. Intellectual property right
  13. Fatwa and Islamic legal thought
  14. Consumer protection and ethics
  15. Islamic economic legal politics and legislation
  16. Halal food and tourism

This combination of disciplines forms the basis of Sharia Economic Law, providing a solid foundation that not only unites theoretical Islamic economic principles with practical applications but also encourages interdisciplinary research. By merging legal theory, economics, and the Sharia principles into a cohesive framework, we can effectively address and navigate the complexities of contemporary economic systems.

Journal History

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 SK ISSN was issued on April 26, 2021, for the electronic version, and April 28, 2021, for the printed version. 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 INVEST Journal of Sharia and Economic Law is published twice a year (January–June and July–December) under a continuous publication model, meaning that articles are published individually as soon as they are ready without waiting for the completion of the full issue. 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 the authors in adhering to these guidelines, an updated journal template  was provided.

As of 03/08/2023, the INVEST Journal of Sharia and Economic Law has been indexed by EBSCO, further enhancing its accessibility and visibility within the academic community.

We are pleased to announce not one but two outstanding achievements of the INVEST Journal of Sharia & Economic Law! As of October 16, 2023, at 16:02, our flagship journal was officially indexed by  the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). This is a clear proof of our continuous efforts to achieve academic excellence. This double recognition elevates the status of journals, increasing their visibility and accessibility to scholars and practitioners worldwide.