Arab Law Quarterly

Aims & Scope

Arab Law Quarterly (ALQ) is the leading English language scholarly publication on all matters relating to the law and legal systems of the 22 states in the Arab League.

It is indispensable not only for Arab law scholars, but also for those working in the fields of Middle Eastern law, Islamic law, and comparative law.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.3
2024	0.50

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	27984

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	22

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.114

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Wasta in Jordan:

  Citation: 60

  Authors: Aseel

• "And Amicable Settlement Is Best": Sulh and Dispute Resolution in Islamic Law

  Citation: 36

  Authors: Aida

• The Classical Islamic Law of Waqf: A Concise Introduction

  Citation: 30

  Authors: Muhammad Zubair

• The Legal Implications of ‘Fatwā Shopping’ in the Islamic Finance Industry: Problems, Perceptions and Prospects

  Citation: 28

  Authors: Umar A., Abu Umar Faruq, M. Kabir

• The medieval islamic system of credit and banking: legal and historical considerations

  Citation: 17

  Authors: N.D.

• Al-Mal: the Concept of Property in Islamic Legal Thought

  Citation: 17

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• The Concept of Waqf and its Application in an Islamic Insurance Product: The Malaysian Experience

  Citation: 16

  Authors: Wan Marhaini, Asmak Ab

• Islamic Groups and their World-views and Identities: Neo-Traditional Salafis and Progressive Muslims

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Adis

• The “Kafala” System and Human Rights: Time for a Decision

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Hanan N.

• Sustainable Financing and Enhancing the Role of Islamic Banks in Malaysia

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Sherin, Sarah Tan Yen, Md Khalil

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