Pusat Diskusi dan Pengembangan Intelektual (PDPI) was established with the aim of bridging the Islamic intellectual tradition with contemporary academic and scientific achievements. The organization provides a platform for systematic exploration of how Islamic principles influence and shape various fields of study, going beyond theological reflection and into a structured methodology for approaching economics, education, society and law. PDPI holds the view that Islam offers a comprehensive epistemology, rooted not only in faith but also in an intellectual tradition that encompasses reason, empirical observation, and ethical responsibility.

PDPI’s mission is to critically engage with the Islamic intellectual tradition and its application in various academic and scientific fields. PDPI seeks to explain how Islam provides a distinct approach to knowledge, one that is based on a blend of reason, revelation, and ethics. PDPI envisions itself as a leader in advancing scholarship that aligns scientific inquiry and academic rigor with the ethical framework of Islamic thought. By facilitating such dialogue, the organization aims to contribute to the intellectual development of both individuals and society at large, and to advocate knowledge that is in harmony with spiritual, ethical, and practical dimensions.

Going forward, PDPI aims to expand its academic engagement by collaborating with leading research institutions and scholars. The organization seeks to deepen its contribution to the global academic debate on sustainability, ethics, and social justice, by offering an Islamic perspective as an intellectual framework that addresses contemporary challenges. By continuing to integrate Islamic thought with modern scientific and social paradigms, PDPI aspires to advance knowledge that is ethically grounded, scientifically rigorous, and spiritually rich. We also examine current issues that are relevant to the development of social life without abandoning religious values. The scope of our discussions touches on various issues in the fields of education, economics, social, and law that are directly or indirectly related to religious values. We concretely express our ideas in scientific publications with the aim of expanding the scientific knowledge of the Islamic community. We strive to create a dynamic intellectual community, PDPI aspires to promote the integration of knowledge, spirituality, and personal growth, empowering individuals to contribute positively to society both academically and spiritually.

Journals

  • Maqsha: Journal of Islamic Jurisprudence

    Maqsha: Journal of Islamic Jurisprudence is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that aims to advance scholarly research in the field of Islamic law (fiqh). This journal serves as a platform for researchers, academicians, and scholars and society in Muslim and non-Muslim countries from various perspectives, covering both theoretical and practical studies to explore and discuss contemporary and classical issues within the domain of Islamic legal studies. The journal focuses on a broad spectrum of topics related to Islamic jurisprudence, including but not limited to Islamic Legal Rulings (Fatwa), Shariah and Modern Law, Comparative Jurisprudence, Legal Maxims (Qawāʿid Fiqhiyyah), Fiqh and Society, Islamic legal schools (Madhāhib Studies), Law of Criminal and Privat, Law of Dispute, Contemporary Legal Issues, Fiqh Methodology including Approaches and methods in Islamic legal reasoning. Maqsha: Journal of Islamic Jurisprudence welcomes contributions that provide critical, interdisciplinary perspectives on Islamic legal tradition, fostering dialogue and enhancing the understanding of its role in addressing present-day legal, ethical, and societal challenges.

  • Al-Mudiju: Muamalah Discussion Journal

    Al-Mudiju: Muamalah Discussion Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to the study of Islamic economics and Shariah-compliant economic systems. The journal provides a platform for scholars and researchers to engage with contemporary issues and explore how Islamic economic principles can address modern challenges while promoting sustainable growth within the framework of Shariah law. The journal covers a broad range of topics related to Islamic economics, including Islamic Finance and Banking, Shariah-based Investments, Zakat, Waqf,  Islamic Social Finance, Islamic Microfinance, Islamic accounting, Islamic business ethics, Islamic economic thoughts, Islamic human resource management, Islamic development economics, Islamic monetary economics, Islamic fiscal economics, Islamic capital market, Islamic Economic Systems, Shariah economic policies, Halal Economy. and other relevant themes.

  • Qalrah: Journal of Islamic Civilization

    Qalrah: Journal of Islamic Civilization is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal that explores the rich and diverse heritage of Islamic civilization. The journal provides a platform for scholars, historians, and researchers to examine the historical, cultural, social, and intellectual contributions of the Islamic world to global civilization. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of Islamic thought, culture, and achievements from classical to modern times. The journal focuses on a wide range of topics within Islamic civilization including but not limited to  Islamic History, Islamic social movements, Islamic Thought, Philosophy, Cultural, Islam and gender, Islam and media, Islam and democracy, Social Contributions, Islam and radicalism, Islam and human rights, Islam and digital society, Islam and poverty, Science and Innovation in Islam, Islamic Law, Governance and Intercultural Exchanges.

  • Al-Muthaqqaf: Tarbiyah Islamiyah and Intellectual Growth

    Al-Muthaqqaf: Tarbiyah Islamiyah and Intellectual Growth is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that focuses on Islamic education (tarbiyah) and intellectual development. The journal serves as a platform for educators, scholars, and researchers to explore the role of Islamic education in fostering personal, spiritual, and intellectual growth within Islamic communities and beyond. It aims to highlight the importance of Islamic educational values and their contribution to the development of individuals and societies. The journal explores various topics within Islamic education and intellectual growth, including Islamic Pedagogy, Curriculum Development in Islamic Education, Moral and Ethical Education, Teacher Training in Islamic Contexts, Intellectual Traditions in Islam, Integration of Modern Science, Islamic Knowledge and Islamic Philosophy of Education.