Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law

Aims & Scope

MJSL aims to serve as a cohesive scholarly platform for the dissemination of information and research on Syariah and Law, incorporating original peer-reviewed research, case studies, reports and book reviews from a manifold of international authors.

The editorial board cordially invites original contributions, written in Bahasa Melayu, English, and Arabic, which have neither been published nor considered for publication by any other publisher.

MJSL provides a conducive platform for scholars and researchers to publish their current and noteworthy research, as well as to participate in other publication activities, including reports, book and article reviews.

The journal's specific aims are as follows: • To provide a reputable and acclaimed forum for the publication of high-quality research in the areas of Syariah and Law. • To advance discussions on new theoretical and empirical understanding on contemporary issues in Syariah and Law. • To promote extensive exchange of information among scholars and experts in the multidisciplinary fields of Syariah and Law at both the local and international levels, without limitation to the Southeast Asian region. • To disseminate pioneering research that scrutinizes the interconnection and interplay of prevalent issues from the Syariah and Law perspectives.

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Subjects & Keywords

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

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 2,500.00 MYR. Learn more.

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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.

• GELATIN IN HALAL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS

  Citation: 10

  Authors: Nur Azira, Nurul Aina, Mohammad Aizat

• MAQASID SHARIAH-BASED DIGITAL ECONOMY MODEL: INTEGRATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSFORMATION

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Yudhi, Khairil, Soleh Hasan

• KONSEP PENGABAIAN DAN KECUAIAN KANAK-KANAK OLEH IBU BAPA DAN PENJAGA DI MALAYSIA: SATU TINJAUAN LITERATUR

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Izzah izzati, Wafaa’, Zuliza

• CONTEXTUALIZATION OF AL-MAQASID AL-KULLIYAT TO THE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, SOCIETY AND HUMANITY’S ASPECTS: AN ANALYSIS ON JAMALUDDIN ATHIYAH’S PERSPECTIVES

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Moch. Cholid, Abd., Sri

• FIQH AL-MA’ALAT: AN ANALYSIS OF ITS ORIGIN, SUBSIDIARY AND APPLICATION

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Hassan

• MAQASID SYARIAH MENURUT IMAM AL-GHAZALI DAN APLIKASINYA DALAM PENYUSUNAN UNDANG-UNDANG ISLAM DI INDONESIA

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Khairil Anwar, Mohd Soberi, Mualimin

• EVALUATION OF SHARI'AH GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN SAUDI ARABIAN BANKS

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Mohamed Sharif, Abdo Aglan

• CULTURED MEAT: AN APPRAISAL FROM THE FIQH AND SUFI VIEWS OF MUSLIM SCHOLARS

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Iswandi Harahap, Abdul Salam, Mohd Bakri, Mualimin, Abdul Rahman

• REFUGEES IN MALAYSIA: PROTECTION FRAMEWORK, CHALLENGES AND IMPLICATIONS

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Rodziana, Zulfaqar, Sarah, Wan Abdul Fattah, Tasneem, Asmaa

• ELDERLY EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING: LEGAL AND SHARIAH PERSPECTIVES

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Mashitah, Nur Al-Farhain, Nur Aina