<![CDATA[Objective: This study investigates the intellectual trends in contemporary Qur'anic exegesis and examines their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Theoretical framework: Grounded in the theoretical framework of Islamic ethics, particularly the concepts of adl (justice), khilafah (stewardship), maslahah (public welfare), and environmental responsibility, the research explores how Qur'anic interpretation contributes to contemporary sustainability discourse. Literature review: Previous studies have discussed Qur'anic perspectives on environmental ethics, social justice, and sustainable development separately; however, comprehensive bibliometric evidence demonstrating the evolution, knowledge structure, and scholarly networks connecting Qur'anic exegesis with the SDGs remains limited. Methods: To address this gap, this study employs a bibliometric approach using 356 Scopus-indexed publications published between 2019 and 2026. Data were analyzed through citation analysis, co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence mapping, and thematic visualization using bibliometric software to identify influential authors, institutions, countries, research clusters, and emerging themes. Results: The findings reveal a significant increase in publications linking Qur'anic exegesis with sustainability issues, particularly environmental stewardship, climate responsibility, social justice, ethical governance, and equitable resource management. Nevertheless, collaboration among scholars remains relatively fragmented, and the integration of classical and contemporary Qur'anic interpretations with SDG frameworks is still underdeveloped. These findings indicate considerable opportunities for interdisciplinary research bridging Islamic studies, sustainability science, and public policy. Implications: The study implies that policymakers, educators, religious institutions, and Muslim communities can utilize Qur'anic ethical principles to strengthen sustainable development initiatives and promote socially inclusive environmental governance. The originality of this research lies in providing the first comprehensive bibliometric mapping specifically examining the convergence between contemporary Qur'anic exegesis and the SDGs. Novelty: Its novelty resides in integrating bibliometric techniques with Islamic theological analysis to reveal emerging research patterns, collaboration networks, thematic evolution, and practical implications for advancing faith-based contributions to global sustainable development agendas.]]>
