Focus and Scope

Fintech: Journal of Islamic Finance is an academic journal dedicated to the advancement of knowledge at the intersection of financial technology (fintech) and Islamic finance. The journal aims to provide a scholarly platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to explore theoretical, empirical, and interdisciplinary perspectives within this rapidly evolving field. The journal welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and case studies that address, but are not limited to, the following areas: Islamic Financial Technology (Islamic FinTech), including digital banking, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, crowdfunding, and blockchain applications in Sharia-compliant finance; Sharia Compliance and Governance in fintech innovation, including regulatory frameworks, fatwa analysis, and ethical considerations; Digital Transformation of Islamic Financial Institutions, such as Islamic banks, takaful (Islamic insurance), and microfinance institutions; Financial Inclusion and Social Finance, including zakat, waqf, and Islamic social finance integrated with technology; Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Smart Contracts in Islamic finance; Risk Management and Cybersecurity in Islamic fintech ecosystems; Legal and Regulatory Issues in Islamic fintech at national and global levels; Consumer Behavior and Financial Literacy in digital Islamic finance services; Sustainable and Ethical Finance from an Islamic perspective in the digital era. The journal prioritizes contributions that offer novel insights, strong methodological approaches, and significant implications for theory, policy, and practice in Islamic finance and fintech. Interdisciplinary studies that integrate economics, law, technology, and Islamic studies are particularly encouraged.