Open Access Statement

Al-Muqārana: Journal of Comparative Islamic Law is committed to the principle that unrestricted access to scholarly research fosters the advancement of knowledge, promotes academic collaboration, and supports the global dissemination of legal scholarship. Accordingly, the journal provides immediate and free open access to all published content.

All articles published in Al-Muqārana are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription fees, registration requirements, or access restrictions. Readers are permitted to access, read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, cite, and link to the full texts of articles for lawful academic, educational, and non-commercial purposes.

By maintaining an open-access publishing model, Al-Muqārana seeks to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and impact of research in the field of comparative Islamic law. The journal encourages the exchange of ideas among scholars, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students, while contributing to the development of Islamic legal studies, comparative jurisprudence, legal reform, and interdisciplinary legal scholarship at both national and international levels.

Through its commitment to open access, Al-Muqārana supports the broader dissemination of scientific knowledge and facilitates meaningful academic dialogue concerning contemporary issues in Islamic law, legal pluralism, governance, human rights, and the interaction between Islamic legal traditions and modern legal systems.