Vol. 16 No. 1 (2025): January - June 2025

Issue features ten contributions: eight research articles, one academic article, and one book review. The issue covers diverse themes in Islamic studies, including Islamic literature, faith-based learning management, 21st-century skills development, and the global halal economy. The opening article examines Mawlid al-Barzanjī through Wilhelm Dilthey’s hermeneutical approach, highlighting the spiritual and literary portrayal of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission. Educational studies focus on Muslim-contextual learning, such as halaqah activities, project-based learning, and teacher development, while social and economic articles analyze Thai halal products in international markets and the Shariah compliance of financial transactions. The issue concludes with a book review offering cultural insights into Arab society.