Vol. 2 No. 1 (2021): AL-MAQĀṢID: The International Journal of Maqāṣid Studies and Advanced Islamic Research

This 2021 issue of the ALMAQASID journal features a range of articles and short communications addressing contemporary issues through the lens of Maqāṣid Sharīʿah (the objectives of Islamic law) from various authors including from Malaysia, Jordan and The United States of America. The issue begins with "Pembedahan Hyemenoplasti Menurut Perspektif Maqasid Syariah" (Hymenoplasty Surgery from the Perspective of Maqāṣid Sharīʿah), which explores the implications of hymenoplasty surgery within the framework of Islamic objectives. Another article, "علة الطوف وتطبيقاتها الفقهية" (The Reason for the Plague and Its Jurisprudential Applications), delves into the causes of pandemics like the plague and their jurisprudential applications in Islamic law. "Perkembangan Dan Pola Literatur Maqāṣid Syarīʿah Di Malaysia: Analisis Sistematik" (Development and Patterns of Maqāṣid Sharīʿah Literature in Malaysia: A Systematic Analysis) provides a systematic overview of the evolution and trends in Maqāṣid Sharīʿah literature in Malaysia. Lastly, "Kewajipan Melaksanakan Ibadah Haji Era Pandemik COVID-19: Analisis Hukum Fiqh" (The Obligation of Performing Hajj in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Jurisprudential Analysis) examines the religious duty of Hajj during the pandemic, offering a jurisprudential perspective on this obligation. The issue also includes short communications that address current topics. "The Impact of Intermittent Fasting During Ramadan on Immunity Against Infection" discusses how intermittent fasting during Ramadan affects immune responses to infections. Additionally, "The Demand and Potential of Islamic Fashion in The Context of Covid-19: A TOWS Analysis" analyzes the demand and potential for Islamic fashion during the COVID-19 pandemic using a TOWS analysis framework.