Nahdlatul Fikr: International Journal of Islamic Studies, Education, and Humanities (e-ISSN 3109-5143) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Institut Miftahul Huda Al Azhar (IMA), Banjar City, West Java, Indonesia.

Established in December 2024, the journal provides an interdisciplinary platform for scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners to publish original research and critical studies in the fields of Islamic Studies, Education, and Humanities. Nahdlatul Fikr is committed to advancing scholarly discourse through rigorous academic standards, intellectual integrity, and international collaboration.

The journal welcomes contributions that explore classical and contemporary issues related to Islam, education, society, culture, law, philosophy, ethics, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the dynamic relationship between religion and modern life. By fostering dialogue between theory and practice, Nahdlatul Fikr seeks to contribute to the development of knowledge that is academically rigorous, socially relevant, and globally engaged.

The name Nahdlatul Fikr, which may be translated as “The Revival of Thought,” reflects the journal’s commitment to promoting intellectual renewal, critical inquiry, and scholarly excellence within the broader context of Islamic civilization and contemporary global challenges.

All articles are published in English and undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and scholarly contribution.

Focus and Scope

Nahdlatul Fikr welcomes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies in areas including, but not limited to:

Islamic Studies

  • Theology and Islamic Creed (ʿAqīdah)

  • Qur’anic and Hadith Studies

  • Islamic Jurisprudence and Law (Fiqh)

  • Islamic History and Civilization

  • Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism

  • Contemporary Islamic Thought and Reform

  • Islamic Economics and Finance

  • Islamic Governance and Public Policy

Education

  • Theory and Practice of Islamic Education

  • Curriculum Development and Innovation

  • Educational Leadership and Management

  • Educational Technology

  • Character and Moral Education

  • Higher Education Studies

  • Formal and Non-Formal Education

Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Philosophy and Ethics

  • Language and Literature

  • Cultural and Social Studies

  • Gender and Family Studies

  • Interreligious Dialogue

  • Community Development

  • Comparative Religion

  • Interdisciplinary Islamic Research

Publication Information

Journal Title: Nahdlatul Fikr: International Journal of Islamic Studies, Education, and Humanities

e-ISSN: 3109-5143

Publication Frequency: Triannual (April, August, and December)

Review Model: Double-Blind Peer Review

Language: English

Access Model: Open Access

Publisher: Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Institut Miftahul Huda Al Azhar (IMA), Indonesia

Indexing and DOI

All published articles are assigned Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) through Crossref to ensure persistent identification and discoverability. The journal continuously seeks inclusion in reputable national and international indexing and abstracting databases to enhance the visibility and impact of published research.

Open Access Commitment

Nahdlatul Fikr provides immediate open access to all published content, believing that unrestricted access to scholarly research supports the global exchange of knowledge and promotes academic collaboration across disciplines and countries.