Comparativa: Jurnal Ilmiah Perbandingan Mazhab dan Hukum is a peer-reviewed academic journal published by the Faculty of Sharia, State Islamic University (UIN) Datokarama Palu. The journal is dedicated to the scholarly exploration of comparative studies in Islamic law (Sharia) and positive law, emphasizing both the theoretical foundations and the practical implications of legal interpretation across different schools of thought (madhhab).

Comparativa provides an academic forum for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to contribute original works that examine the dynamic relationship between classical Islamic jurisprudence and modern legal systems. It seeks to promote dialogue between Islamic legal heritage and contemporary legal realities, fostering interdisciplinary engagement between law, social sciences, and modern technology.

Scope

The journal welcomes research articles, conceptual papers, and critical reviews in the following areas:

1. Comparative Fiqh Studies – analyses of classical and contemporary interpretations across madhhabs in areas such as worship (‘ibadah), transactions (mu‘amalah), criminal law (jinayah), governance (siyasah), and adjudication (qadha’).
2. Comparative Islamic and Positive Law – studies focusing on harmonization, adaptation, and reconstruction of national legal systems through the lens of Islamic jurisprudence.
3. Methodologies of Ijtihad and Legal Reasoning – critical discussions on the principles and applications of qiyas, istihsan, maslahah mursalah, and maqasid al-shari‘ah as instruments of legal interpretation.
4. Philosophy and Theory of Islamic Law – explorations of epistemology, justice, and the philosophical underpinnings of law within classical and modern contexts.
5. Family, Inheritance, and Civil Law in Islam – comparative analyses of family and personal law across madhhabs and their implications for national legal practice.
6. Islamic Criminal Law and Human Rights – inquiries into justice, ethics, and legal accountability from the perspectives of both Islamic jurisprudence and human rights theory.
7. Customary Law and Legal Pluralism – investigations into the interaction between Islamic law, customary traditions, and national legislation in shaping social norms.
8. Islamic Law in the Digital Era – studies on the challenges and opportunities posed by information technology, fintech, artificial intelligence, and digital transactions in Islamic legal contexts.
9. Contemporary Issues in Islamic and Legal Thought – discussions on gender justice, environmental ethics, socio-economic equity, and legal reform in light of Islamic legal principles.

Editorial Focus

The editorial vision of Comparativa is to advance comparative legal scholarship that integrates the intellectual richness of Islamic legal traditions with the analytical frameworks of modern law. The journal prioritizes research that is critical, contextual, and solution-oriented—research that not only deepens understanding of legal diversity within Islam but also contributes constructively to the ongoing discourse on justice, ethics, and social transformation in plural societies.