About the Journal

Makhdoom Journal of Islamic Studies (MJIS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually by Jamia Jalaliyya, Mundakkulam, Kerala, India. The journal is committed to advancing scholarly research in Islamic Studies, Arabic Language, Islamic History, Culture, and Thought.

About the Name: Makhdoom

The journal is named after the Makhdoom scholarly-Sufi tradition of South India, which pioneered a distinctive Dars system and curriculum in Muslim educational institutions. Renowned for their profound contributions to Islamic sciences (Uloom) and the preservation of traditional Islamic knowledge, the Makhdooms represent the rich intellectual heritage of Kerala Muslims and the enduring legacy of the Makhdoom family.

Focus and Scope

MJIS welcomes original research articles, review articles, and book reviews in the following areas:

Qur'anic Studies
Hadith Studies
Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)
Islamic History
Sufism and Islamic Spirituality
Islamic Education
Arabic Linguistics and Literature
Contemporary Islamic Thought

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

About Jamia Jalaliyya

Jamia Jalaliyya is a prominent Islamic university located within the Shamsul Ulama Memorial Islamic Complex (SMIC), Mundakkulam, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala, India.

The university aims to nurture a generation rooted in traditional Islamic knowledge while integrating modern education. It offers instruction in classical Islamic scholarship, texts, and methodology based on the Makhdoomi curriculum, while effectively utilizing modern technological advancements.

Publisher: Jamia Jalaliyya, Mundakkulam, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala - 673638, India.

Frequency: Biannual (June & December)

About the Journal