About the Journal

The ALFALAK: Journal of Islamic Astronomy is a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal published by Islamic Research Publisher, Indonesia, in collaboration with scholars and research institutions in Islamic astronomy. It serves as an open platform for original research and conceptual studies focusing on the integration of classical Islamic astronomical heritage with modern science. The journal covers topics including Islamic calendrical studies, crescent visibility, qibla determination, timekeeping, and the relationship among astronomy, fiqh, and theology. Published biannually, it upholds high academic standards, promotes global scholarly collaboration, and advances research in Islamic astronomy.

Journal Title

ALFALAK: Journal of Islamic Astronomy

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Editor in Chief

Dr. Sakirman, S.H.I., M.S.I
Universitas Islam Negeri Jurai Siwo Lampung
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Managing Editor

Friska Linia Sari

Publisher

Islamic Research Publisher

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Licence

Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License

Frequency

2 issues per year (January–June and July–December)

Language

English

Manag. Style

Open Access Journal

Publishing System

Open Journal System (OJS 3)

Citation Analysis

Google Scholar, Garuda, Sinta

E-Mail

redaksijia@gmail.com

URL

https://juna.nusantarajournal.com

Addres

Islamic Research Publisher Center,
Jl. Raya Sekampung No. 58A, Sekampung, Lampung Timur, Lampung, Indonesia, 34382

The ALFALAK: Journal of Islamic Astronomy 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 a curriculum for phalactic education at the school and university levels.
    Teaching methodologies and resources for phalactic education.
    Outreach initiatives and promotion of phallic knowledge in the general public.