This issue showcases a diverse array of scholarly contributions that intersect the fields of Islamic thought, law, education, governance, language development, and social practices across various Muslim-majority contexts. The research articles and book review collectively explore pressing doctrinal, pedagogical, legal, and technological developments in contemporary Islamic societies.

Several papers critically examine the influence of non-mainstream religious movements and practices on Muslim communities. Tawaliu Adeoye’s investigation into the doctrinal deviations of the Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamā‘ah (ASWAJ) movement in Iseyin, Nigeria, and Adeyemi and Alabi’s ethnographic study of Islamic therapy versus sorcerous herbal practices in Ilorin Emirate, both provide essential insig... More