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Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
ISSN : -     EISSN : 29879906     DOI : https://doi.org/10.59653/jmisc
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization (JMISC) is a peer-reviewed and open access journal published by Riset Press International. It kindly invites original articles on a broad range of issues within Islamic studies and civilization. JMISC intends to publish a high-standard of theoretical or empirical research articles within the scope of Islamic studies and humanities, which include but are not limited to theology, cultural studies, philology, law, philosophy, literature, archaeology, history, sociology, anthropology, art, library and information of science. All accepted manuscripts will be published both online and in printed forms. JMISC, published 3 times a year, always places Islamic studies and humanities in the central focus of academic inquiry. This journal, serving as a forum for the study of Islam in Indonesia and other parts of the world within its local and challenging global context, supports focused studies of a particular theme and interdisciplinary studies. JMISC has become a medium of diffusion and exchange of ideas and research findings, so much so that researchers, writers, and readers from various traditions of learning have interacted in a scholarly manner. This journal warmly welcomes contributions from scholars of related disciplines.
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Managing Religious Diversity in a Multi-Faith Society: Indian Constitutional Practices and Islamic Models of Plural Coexistence Kumar, Sajad Ahmad
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization Том 4 № 01 (2026): Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/jmisc.v4i01.2139

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This research paper explores the convergence between the Indian constitutional framework and classical Islamic models of pluralism, specifically the Charter of Madinah (Mithaq al-Madinah). Amidst rising global and domestic communal tensions, the study examines how India’s principled distance secularism aligns with the Islamic concept of a Covenantal State (Dar-ul-Ahd). Utilizing a qualitative comparative methodology, the paper analyzes Articles 14, 15, and 25–30 of the Indian Constitution alongside Quranic mandates for mutual recognition (Lita’arafu) and historical Prophetic precedents. The findings suggest that Islamic political theology offers a robust, faith-led justification for democratic citizenship and minority rights, transcending mere tolerance in favour of active pluralism. By bridging the gap between constitutional morality and religious ethics, the study provides a normative framework for social cohesion in multi-faith societies. It concludes that the Indian Constitution serves as a contemporary social contract that fulfils the pluralistic spirit of early Islamic governance models.
State Regulations and Religious Endowments (Awqaf): Evaluating the Impact of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 on Minority Rights Hassan, Imza; Dar, Showkat Hussain
Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization Том 4 № 01 (2026): Journal of Modern Islamic Studies and Civilization
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59653/jmisc.v4i01.2148

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The management of religious endowments, or Awqaf, has long been a sensitive intersection of state authority and minority rights in India. The Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 represents a significant legislative shift, introducing fundamental changes to how Waqf properties are identified, registered, and administered. This research evaluates the socio-legal implications of the Bill, focusing on the expanded role of the state in supervising religious assets and the potential dilution of the "Waqf by User" concept. By analyzing the proposed inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf Boards and the centralization of power within District Collectors, this study assesses whether the Bill balances administrative transparency or infringes upon the constitutional guarantees provided under Articles 25 and 26. The paper argues that while modernization and the prevention of encroachment are necessary, the removal of the finality of Tribunal decisions may lead to prolonged litigation and insecurity within minority institutions. Ultimately, the impact of the Bill is evaluated against the principle of "principled distance" in secularism, questioning if the state’s regulatory reach compromises the autonomy of religious endowments and the broader landscape of minority rights in 2026.