Call for Papers: Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies (RIS) – Vol. 12, Issues 1 & 2 (2025) | Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies

About Journal

The Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies (RIS) is a blind, peer-reviewed, and entirely open-access online journal published two times a year (June and December) beginning in 2022 by the Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. Previously, the publication frequency was three times per year. RIS welcomes manuscript submissions that cover multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary studies associated with Islamic studies, including but not limited to scientific research, technological advancements, historical analysis, geographical studies, philosophical inquiries, legal perspectives, literary analysis and interpretation, psychology investigations into language acquisition and usage, educational practices in Islamic societies, environmental concerns impacting Muslim communities, sociological studies on religious practices, ethical considerations associated with Islam, and comparative analyses between different cultures or religions. RIS encourages the submission of articles in various languages, including English, Malay, and Arabic.

Starting from January 28, 2025, the Online Journal Research in Islamic Studies (RIS) has updated its International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) and e-ISSN. The new ISSN and e-ISSN are as follows: ISSN: 3083-9270 and e-ISSN: 3083-9262. The previous e-ISSN, which was used in CD-ROM format, was 2289-6821.

e-ISSN: 3083-9262 | ISSN: 3083-9270 | CD-ROM: 2289-6821 (Previous)

The Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies (OJRIS) is pleased to invite scholars, researchers, and academicians to submit their original manuscripts for Volume 12, Issues 1 & 2 (2025). We welcome high-quality research articles, review papers, and critical essays on various aspects of Islamic studies, including but not limited to:

Islamic Theology & Philosophy
Qur’anic & Hadith Studies
Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) & Law
Islamic History & Civilization
Islamic Science & Astronomy (Ilmu Falak)
Contemporary Issues in Islam
Islam & Society

Submission Guidelines:

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Submissions should adhere to the journal’s formatting and citation style.
Papers can be written in English, Malay, or Arabic.

How to Submit:

Authors are invited to submit their papers via our portal. Detailed submission guidelines can be found here.

For inquiries, please contact us at ris_editor@um.edu.my.

We look forward to your valuable contributions to advancing Islamic scholarship.

Editorial Team
Online Journal of Research in Islamic Studies (RIS)