Open Access Policy

Al-Tafaqquh: Journal of Islamic Law is committed to the principle of open access, ensuring that scholarly research is freely and immediately accessible to readers worldwide.

All published articles are available online without subscription fees or access restrictions. Readers may access, read, download, and share scholarly publications in accordance with the journal's applicable copyright and licensing policies.

By promoting open access, the journal aims to support the global dissemination of knowledge, strengthen academic collaboration, and encourage the development of Islamic legal scholarship across geographical and institutional boundaries.

BENEFITS OF OPEN ACCESS FOR AUTHORS

• Worldwide Accessibility: Research articles are freely accessible to scholars, practitioners, students, and the public worldwide.
• Increased Visibility: Open access can improve the discoverability and readership of scholarly publications.
• Wider Academic Impact: Research findings can reach a broader international audience.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Research contributes to the advancement of Islamic law and interdisciplinary legal studies.
• Academic Collaboration: Open access encourages scholarly dialogue and collaboration among researchers.
• Knowledge Sharing: Readers can access published research without subscription barriers.

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING

Authors retain copyright to their scholarly works while granting Al-Tafaqquh: Journal of Islamic Law the right of first publication.

Under the proposed licensing framework, published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

YOU ARE FREE TO

UNDER THE FOLLOWING TERMS

1. Attribution (BY)

Users must give appropriate credit to the original authors and the journal, provide a link to the license, and indicate whether changes have been made. Attribution must not suggest endorsement by the authors or publisher.

2. NonCommercial (NC)

The published material may not be used for commercial purposes without obtaining any additional permission required from the rights holder.

3. ShareAlike (SA)

If users remix, transform, or build upon the material, they must distribute their contributions under the same Creative Commons license as the original material.

4. No Additional Restrictions

Users may not impose additional legal conditions or technological measures that restrict others from exercising the rights permitted by the license.

AUTHOR RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Authors retain copyright in their original research and are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts comply with academic integrity, copyright, and publication ethics requirements.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials from third parties where necessary.

Authors may share their published articles in institutional repositories, scholarly platforms, and personal academic websites, subject to the applicable licensing conditions and appropriate acknowledgment of the original publication.

READER RIGHTS

Readers may access published articles without subscription or registration requirements. Reading and downloading articles are free of charge.

Reuse, redistribution, translation, and adaptation of published content must comply with the applicable license terms and respect the rights of authors and third parties.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

• License conditions do not apply where material is in the public domain or where an applicable legal exception permits its use.
• The license does not automatically grant rights relating to privacy, publicity, or other protected interests.
• Third-party materials may be subject to separate copyright or permission requirements.
• No warranties are provided under the Creative Commons license.