ICIMS 2024 Call Focuses on Digital Islamic Studies

The Fourth International Conference on Islamic and Muhammadiyah Studies (ICIMS 2024) has announced its call for papers, inviting scholars to explore contemporary approaches to Islamic studies in the digital age. The conference forms part of the broader International Summit on Science, Technology, and Humanity (ISETH) 2023, organized by Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. It will be held in a hybrid format—both in-person and online—in Surakarta, Indonesia, on January 30–31, 2024.

The central theme of the conference examines contemporary approaches to Islamic studies in the digital era, aimed at realizing Risālat al-Islām al-Taqaddumī (the “progressive message of Islam”). In line with this theme, speakers will focus on innovative and modern methodologies in Islamic studies within multicultural societies.

Speakers

• Professor Dr. Dawood Al-Edabi (International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia) 
• Professor Dr. Zaghloul El-Najjar (University of Jordan, Jordan) 
• Dr. Mohammed Abduh (Universiti Darussalam Brunei, Brunei) 
• Dr. Hakan Koru (Charles Sturt University, Australia) 
• Professor Dr. Waston, M.Ag (Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia) 

Conference Themes

1. Education

• Islamic education and communication for sustainable development 
• Muslim family education in the digital age 
• Internet of Things (IoT) in Islamic education 
• Digital-based innovation in Islamic pedagogy 
• Artificial intelligence in Islamic education 

2. Economics

• Islam, economics, and frameworks for sustainable development 
• Islamic financial reform toward achieving sustainable development goals 
• Islam and the digital economy 
• Economy and social welfare from an Islamic perspective 
• Socio-economic development in Islam 

3. Law

• Fintech and social media for sustainable halal tourism 
• The commercial transformation of Sharia-compliant tourism 
• Islamic economic law in implementing sustainable natural resource policies 
• Sharia-based innovations in advancing the green economy 
• Sharia-oriented environmental management for sustainable economic growth 

4. Qur’anic Studies and Contemporary Issues

• Application of digital media in Qur’anic education 
• Social media ethics and cybercrime in the Qur’an 
• Sustainable development from a Qur’anic perspective 
• Environmental ethics in the Qur’an 
• Contemporary issues in Islamic studies 

5. Muhammadiyah Studies

• Disaster management and mitigation in Muhammadiyah 
• Development of observatories and astronomical studies in Muhammadiyah 
• Environmental ethics 
• The role of Muhammadiyah in education and economic development 

Important Dates

• Full paper submission deadline: December 20, 2023 
• Review process: December 21, 2023 – January 5, 2024 
• Notification of acceptance: January 6, 2024 
• Revised paper submission: January 15, 2024 
• Registration payment deadline: January 20, 2024 
• Conference dates: January 30–31, 2024 

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