The Journal of Cultural Jurisprudence and Law Studies (CJLS) is committed to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of Islamic jurisprudence, law, culture, and communication. The journal seeks to promote innovative research that addresses contemporary cultural challenges through jurisprudential and legal perspectives while contributing to the development of Islamic thought and public policy.
Examining Public Opinion and Cultural Trends: Conducting analytical and empirical studies to monitor and evaluate the reciprocal interactions between jurisprudence, law, and culture, and their collective contribution to social and cultural development.
Advancing the Foundations of Cultural Jurisprudence and Law: Promoting in-depth research on the philosophy, theoretical foundations, principles, and legal rules governing culture and communication within Islamic jurisprudence and legal studies.
Producing Specialized Knowledge: Encouraging scholarly contributions in the fields of cultural jurisprudence and law relating to women and family, Hajj and pilgrimage, tourism, international relations, human rights and humanitarian law, Islamic propagation, media and communication, cyberspace, and emerging technologies, with the aim of identifying and addressing contemporary cultural issues.
Promoting Future-Oriented Research: Exploring the effectiveness and practical role of jurisprudence and law in cultural policymaking, good governance, and the evolving relationship between governance systems and culture in contemporary societies.
Clarifying Rights, Duties, and Responsibilities: Investigating the legal and jurisprudential obligations, responsibilities, and rulings applicable to individuals, institutions, and governments in cultural affairs through ijtihÄd-based and interpretative methodologies.
Encouraging Comparative Studies: Providing a platform for comparative research on cultural issues among Shi'a and Sunni jurists, legal scholars, and national and international legal systems, with particular attention to judicial practice and court decisions.
Developing Knowledge-Based and Wisdom-Oriented Strategies: Formulating innovative strategies grounded in the jurisprudence of culture while fostering constructive engagement with cultural policymakers and practitioners to strengthen authentic Iranian-Islamic cultural values and effectively respond to contemporary cognitive and soft-power challenges.
The journal aspires to become a leading international academic platform for interdisciplinary research in cultural jurisprudence and law, fostering dialogue among scholars of Islamic jurisprudence, legal studies, culture, communication, and public policy. By promoting rigorous research and practical solutions, the journal aims to contribute to the advancement of cultural governance, social justice, and sustainable cultural development at national and international levels.