About the Journal

Journal of Local Islam is an academic platform dedicated to exploring how Islam is practiced, interpreted, and negotiated within diverse cultural, social, political, and historical contexts. The journal emphasizes that Islam is not monolithic but dynamically interacts with local traditions, producing a wide range of expressions. It welcomes contributions from multiple disciplines—anthropology, sociology, history, political science, education, arts, and religious studies—to investigate local Islam across the globe. From Southeast Asia to the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond, the journal highlights the interplay between universal Islamic values and local practices, enriching global understandings of religion and society.