Focus and Scope

TIFA aims to promote the integration of Islamic perspectives with diverse fields of knowledge through scholarly investigation and dialogue. The journal aspires to develop a holistic understanding of education and science that reflects the ethical, spiritual, and intellectual foundations of Islam.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Local wisdom and community-based Islamic education
  • Islamic education and pedagogical innovation
  • Philosophy of Islamic knowledge (epistemology, ontology, and axiology)
  • Eco-theology and environmental ethics in Islamic thought
  • Islamic perspectives on social and cultural transformation
  • Educational management and leadership in Islamic institutions
  • Integration of science, language, and religion in educational practice
  • Comparative studies of religion, ethics, and education

Focus

The journal focuses on interdisciplinary and integrative studies that connect the core principles of Islam with contemporary issues in education, society, and the environment. It encourages research that:

  • Bridges classical Islamic scholarship with modern scientific inquiry;
  • Highlights the relationship between iman, ‘ilm, and ‘amal (faith, knowledge, and action);
  • Explores sustainability and moral responsibility through Islamic eco-theology;
  • Examines the philosophical and cultural foundations of education from an Islamic worldview;
  • Promotes inclusive education rooted in local wisdom and global relevance.

Objectives

TIFA aims to:

  1. Develop and disseminate knowledge that reflects the unity of science and religion.
  2. Encourage philosophical and empirical studies that enrich Islamic educational discourse.
  3. Promote research on the role of Islam in addressing ecological, cultural, and social challenges.
  4. Strengthen academic collaboration between scholars of Islamic studies, education, and other scientific disciplines.
  5. Provide an open-access academic platform for advancing global scholarship in Islamic knowledge integration.