Focus and Scope

Turath: Journal of Islamic Economics and Heritage Studies is an international peer-reviewed journal that provides a scholarly platform for the study of pesantren, dayah, and other traditional Islamic educational institutions in the Malay world. The journal emphasizes their economic, entrepreneurial, financial, and philanthropic dimensions, as well as their broader contributions to Islamic economic thought and sustainable community development.

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary approaches that combine perspectives from Islamic economics, business, finance, education, sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies to explore the role of pesantren and dayah in shaping local and regional economies. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Islamic economic practices within pesantren and dayah institutions;

• Entrepreneurship, business innovation, and cooperative movements in the pesantren/dayah environment;

• Islamic philanthropy (zakat, waqf, infaq, sadaqah) and its integration with pesantren/dayah economic systems;

• The role of pesantren and dayah in advancing financial literacy and microfinance in Muslim communities;

• Comparative studies of pesantren/dayah economics across the Malay Archipelago;

• Historical and contemporary transformations of pesantren/dayah economic models in relation to globalization and sustainable development.

By focusing on the intersection of Islamic economics and pesantren/dayah heritage in the Malay Archipelago, the journal aims to provide unique scholarly contributions that bridge classical traditions and contemporary challenges. It is committed to advancing original research that offers theoretical, methodological, and practical insights for academics, policymakers, and practitioners engaged in Islamic economic development.