Focus and Scope
AL-FANAR: Jurnal Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Tafsir is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to publishing original and high-quality research in the fields of Qur’anic studies and Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir). The journal serves as an academic platform for scholars, researchers, lecturers, students, and practitioners from across the globe to disseminate innovative research findings and engage in critical scholarly discussions on the Qur’an and its interpretation. The journal aims to advance the development of Qur’anic scholarship by promoting diverse methodological, theoretical, and interdisciplinary approaches. It encourages intellectual exchange among researchers from different academic traditions, while fostering a deeper understanding of the Qur’an and its relevance to contemporary social, cultural, educational, legal, economic, and humanitarian issues. Through rigorous academic standards and a double-blind peer-review process, AL-FANAR seeks to contribute significantly to the enrichment of both classical and contemporary studies of the Qur’an.
The journal welcomes original contributions on, but not limited to, the following areas:
Quranic Studies
Research on historical, thematic, contextual, comparative, and contemporary approaches to understanding the Qur’an.
Quranic Sciences (‘Ulum al-Qur’an)
Studies on the sciences of the Qur’an, including revelation, compilation, textual transmission, qirā’āt, asbāb al-nuzūl, munāsabāt al-āyāt, and other related disciplines.
Quranic Exegesis (Tafsir Studies)
Research on classical, medieval, modern, and contemporary tafsir traditions, interpretive trends, exegetical methodologies, and critical studies of Qur’anic commentaries.
Living Quran
Empirical and theoretical studies examining the reception, practice, and manifestation of the Qur’an in social, cultural, religious, and communal life.
Regional and Global Qur’anic Studies
Comparative and contextual studies of Qur’anic interpretation and reception across different geographical and intellectual settings, including the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa, Southeast Asia, and other regions of the world.
Methodology and Hermeneutics of Qur’anic Interpretation
Research exploring classical and contemporary interpretive theories, hermeneutical approaches, philosophical perspectives, and methodological innovations in Qur’anic studies.
Quran and Education
Studies addressing the integration of Qur’anic values, teachings, and perspectives within educational theory, curriculum development, pedagogy, and Islamic educational institutions.
Quran and Law
Research examining Qur’anic perspectives on legal theory, Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), legal interpretation, ethics, human rights, and contemporary legal issues.
Quran and Economics
Studies investigating Qur’anic foundations of Islamic economics, business ethics, Islamic finance, sustainable development, and socio-economic justice.
Quran and Social Sciences
Interdisciplinary research engaging the Qur’an with sociology, anthropology, political science, cultural studies, communication studies, psychology, and related social science disciplines.
Contemporary Issues and the Quran
Critical analyses of contemporary global challenges, including environmental sustainability, gender discourse, technology, digital society, interreligious relations, peacebuilding, and humanitarian concerns from Qur’anic perspectives.
