About the Journal

Journal of Islamic Astronomy (JIA) provides a forum for researchers, academics, and practitioners to publish cutting-edge research, reviews, and articles on various aspects of Islamic astronomy, including:

  • Historical Developments and Influences: Research on the historical evolution of astronomy within Islamic traditions and its impact on global science.
  • Techniques and Methodologies: Studies on classical astronomical instruments, observational methods, and data recording used by Muslim scientists.
  • Major Works and Contributions: Analyses of the works of prominent astronomers such as Al-Khwarizmi, Al-Battani, and Ibn al-Haytham, and their contributions to the field of astronomy.
  • Social and Cultural Contexts: Investigations into how astronomy interacted with culture, philosophy, and religion within Muslim societies.
  • Islamic Astronomy and the History of Falak:
    Historical study of the development of astronomy in the Islamic tradition.
    The contribution of Muslim scientists to the development of astronomy.
    Reinterpretation of classical falak texts with a modern approach.
  • Methods and Technology in Falak:
    Development and application of traditional and modern astronomical observation techniques.
    The latest technologies and tools in phalactic observation and measurement.
    Integration of classical astronomical methods with the latest technology.
  • Applications of Falak in Religious Practice:
    Timing of worship, Hijri calendar, and falak-based dating system.
    Analyses and innovations in the calculation of prayer times, fasting, and Hajj.
    Links between falac science and contemporary religious practices.
  • Astrophysics and Cosmology in the Context of Falak:
    The study of astronomical phenomena from a falak perspective.
    Study of cosmology and its implications in the traditional understanding of phalax.
    Discussion of the relationship between modern astrophysics and classical theories of falak.
  • Falak Education and Counselling:
    Development of curriculum for phalactic education at school and university level.
    Teaching methodologies and resources for phalactic education.
    Outreach initiatives and promotion of phalactic knowledge in the general public.