Journal of Islamic Educational Futures (JIEF) is an international peer-reviewed journal dedicated to exploring how Islamic education responds to emerging challenges, technological disruption, social transformation, and the evolving needs of future generations. JIEF provides a scholarly space for researchers, educators, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how Islamic education can innovate, transform, and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.

JIEF welcomes interdisciplinary and future-oriented studies that connect Islamic educational thought, values, institutions, and practices with contemporary developments in science, technology, society, culture, and global education. The journal particularly values research that moves beyond describing educational phenomena to offering new theoretical perspectives, innovative models, empirical evidence, transformative practices, or policy insights for the advancement of Islamic education.

Scope of the Journal

JIEF welcomes original research, theoretical studies, systematic literature reviews, conceptual papers, and scholarly discussions within, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Islamic Education and Future Transformation

• Future directions and emerging paradigms in Islamic education
• Transformation of Islamic educational institutions
• Contemporary Islamic educational thought and theory
• Future-ready Islamic education
• Islamic education in the context of globalization and societal change
• Integration of Islamic and contemporary sciences

2. Digital Transformation and Educational Technology

• Digital transformation in Islamic education
• Educational technology and digital pedagogy
• Digital learning and online education
• Learning management systems and educational platforms
• Digital literacy and digital competence
• Emerging technologies for Islamic education
• Virtual, blended, and immersive learning environments

3. Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

• Artificial intelligence in Islamic education
• Generative AI and learning
• AI-supported teaching, assessment, and curriculum development
• Ethical and responsible use of AI in education
• Human–AI collaboration in teaching and learning
• Big data, learning analytics, and intelligent educational systems
• Emerging technologies and the future of Islamic education

4. Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Learning Innovation

• Islamic education curriculum development
• Innovative pedagogical approaches
• Student-centered and personalized learning
• Transformative and experiential learning
• Learning innovation and future skills
• Assessment and evaluation innovation
• Critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving in Islamic education

5. Educational Leadership and Institutional Transformation

• Leadership in Islamic educational institutions
• Strategic educational management
• Digital and transformational leadership
• Organizational change and institutional innovation
• Quality assurance and educational excellence
• Teacher leadership and professional learning communities
• Governance and sustainability of Islamic educational institutions

6. Teachers and Professional Development

• Teacher professional development
• Teacher competencies for future education
• Digital and technological pedagogical competence
• Teacher identity and professionalism
• Innovative teacher education
• Continuous professional learning
• Teacher readiness for educational transformation

7. Character, Ethics, and Islamic Values

• Islamic character education
• Moral and ethical education
• Values formation and internalization
• Spiritual and socio-emotional development
• Islamic ethics in contemporary education
• Character education in digital and AI environments
• Religious moderation, peace education, and citizenship

8. Inclusive, Multicultural, and Equitable Education

• Inclusive Islamic education
• Islamic education and special educational needs
• Multicultural and intercultural education
• Gender and educational equity
• Educational accessibility
• Diversity and social inclusion
• Education for marginalized and vulnerable communities

9. Sustainability and Environmental Education

• Islamic perspectives on environmental education
• Education for sustainable development
• Green and sustainable educational institutions
• Ecological ethics in Islamic education
• Climate change and education
• Sustainable learning communities
• Islamic education and environmental responsibility

10. Higher Education and Educational Policy

• Islamic higher education
• Policy and governance of Islamic education
• Educational reform and regulation
• Quality assurance and accreditation
• Internationalization of Islamic education
• Higher education innovation
• Evidence-based educational policy
• The future of Islamic educational systems

11. Islamic Education, Society, and Local Wisdom

• Islamic education and local wisdom
• Indigenous educational practices
• Community-based Islamic education
• Islamic education and cultural identity
• Family and community engagement
• Pesantren, madrasah, schools, and community learning
• Local knowledge and culturally responsive pedagogy