Aims and Scopes

Syariah and Law Discourse (DSL) Proceedings is the official platform for publishing selected papers from the International Seminar on Syariah and Law (INSLA) and other academic conferences organised by the Faculty of Syariah and Law (FSU), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Since its inception in 2010, INSLA has become a reputable biennial conference that gathers scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to deliberate on contemporary issues relating to Syariah, law, and society.

The DSL Proceedings aim to integrate both naqli (revealed) and ‘aqli (rational) knowledge, highlighting their relevance in addressing global and local challenges in law, governance, and social development.

Specific Aims

DSL Proceedings seek to:

  • Provide a reputable publication avenue for high-quality conference papers in the areas of Syariah, law, and Islamic studies.

  • Promote intellectual discourse that bridges theoretical and practical dimensions of law and governance in Muslim and non-Muslim societies.

  • Foster cross-disciplinary engagement among academicians, researchers, policymakers, and industry experts at local, regional, and international levels.

  • Disseminate innovative research that reflects the synergy between naqli and ‘aqli knowledge in the advancement of Syariah and law.

Areas of Interest

The areas of interest published in the DSL Proceedings, in line with INSLA’s conference themes, include (but are not limited to):

  • Syariah and Law in Contemporary Society

  • Islamic Family Law and Human Development

  • Islamic Economic and Financial Law / Law on Governance

  • Islamic Criminal Law / Criminal Law and Social Justice

  • Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh) and Legal Theory

  • Comparative Law / Interaction of Syariah and Civil Law

  • Digital Transformation, Cyber Law, and Electronic Evidence

  • Halal Law, Consumer Protection, and Industry Regulation

  • International Law, Humanitarian Law, and Islamic International Law

  • Administrative and Procedural Law in Syariah and Civil Courts

  • Fiqh Innovations and Contemporary Fatwas

  • Law, Religion, and Global Peacebuilding