Focus and Scope

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas:

• Fiqh and Theology of Hajj and Umrah
  • Contemporary fatwa and jurisprudential debates
  • Ritual practices, innovations, and transformations
  • Comparative perspectives from different schools of Islamic law
• Pilgrimage Management and Policy Studies
  • Governance and administration of Hajj and Umrah
  • Institutional roles of ministries, authorities, and international cooperation
  • Regulatory frameworks, policies, and ethical standards
• Socio-Cultural and Anthropological Dimensions
  • Pilgrimage as a cultural and spiritual phenomenon
  • Pilgrim experiences, narratives, and transnational networks
  • Identity, diversity, and intercultural encounters during pilgrimage
• Economics and Finance of Hajj and Umrah
  • Pilgrimage industry, services, and infrastructure
  • Islamic finance in Hajj and Umrah operations
  • Economic impact on local, national, and global scales
• Health, Safety, and Technology in Pilgrimage
  • Public health, epidemiology, and medical services
  • Safety, security, and risk management
  • Digital transformation, fintech, and smart pilgrimage solutions
• History and Contemporary Developments
  • Historical perspectives on Hajj and Umrah practices
  • Evolution of pilgrimage routes, architecture, and sacred spaces
  • Modern challenges and future directions of global pilgrimage