ISTIBSHAR: Journal of Islamic Education and Learning has a distinctive focus as an academic journal that emphasizes the study of transformation, innovation, and quality improvement in Islamic education through an evidence-based approach (evidence-based Islamic education). The journal does not merely publish conceptual discussions on Islamic education but also encourages empirical research, model development, and educational innovations that provide meaningful contributions to strengthening the quality of Islamic educational institutions, madrasahs, Islamic schools, educators, and learning practices. Therefore, ISTIBSHAR serves as an academic platform for exploring how Islamic education can adapt to social changes, technological developments, and the continuous demands for educational quality improvement.

The scope of ISTIBSHAR covers studies on Islamic education transformation, Islamic educational leadership and management, quality development of madrasahs and Islamic schools, teacher professional development, curriculum and learning innovations, educational technology, learning assessment, character education, literacy, and contemporary issues in Islamic education. Grounded in the meaning of ISTIBSHAR (استبصار), which represents deep insight, critical observation, and clear understanding of phenomena, this journal is committed to presenting scholarly publications that generate innovative ideas, research findings, and practical solutions for the advancement of Islamic education through a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.