About the Journal

KANUN: Journal of Islamic Law Studies (KANUN) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal published by Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Bangil (UNUBA). The journal provides an academic forum for researchers, lecturers, legal scholars, judges, practitioners, and students to disseminate high-quality research and scholarly contributions in the field of Islamic law (Sharīʿah) and its contemporary development. KANUN is dedicated to advancing critical and interdisciplinary discussions on Islamic legal thought, legislation, judicial practice, and the implementation of Islamic law in diverse social, cultural, and legal contexts.

The journal welcomes original research articles, theoretical studies, systematic literature reviews, and case studies that explore both classical and contemporary issues in Islamic law. KANUN encourages innovative and comparative perspectives that bridge Islamic legal traditions with national and international legal systems, addressing current challenges in law, justice, governance, and society.