Aims, Focus and Scope

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.

We invite contributions covering a wide range of topics within falak science, including but not limited to:

  • Contemporary theories and applications of astronomy
  • Methods of astronomical calculation and observation
  • Research related to calendrical systems and timekeeping
  • Integration of modern technology in falak practices
  • Historical and philosophical studies of falak

Our Focus:

We encourage articles that integrate historical research with modern scientific approaches, as well as interdisciplinary studies highlighting the connections between astronomy and other aspects of Islamic civilization. Committed to quality and originality, this journal aims to be a primary reference source for those interested in the study of astronomy from an Islamic perspective.

JIA is committed to providing articles that meet high academic standards, expand knowledge in the field of falak, and bridge the gap between traditional and modern science. We welcome manuscripts from various disciplines relevant to these topics, whether theoretical, experimental, or applied.