About the Journal

Al-Hilal: Journal of Islamic Astronomy is a scientific journal published in April and October per year by the Islamic Astronomy at the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Walisongo, Semarang colaboration with Asosisasi Dosen Falak Indonesia (ADFI).

Articles published in this journal are the results of empirical research in Islamic Astronomy (such as qibla, salat times, Islamic Calendar, Eclipse and others), and its approaching on other area studies (mathematics, physics, astrophysics, social, politics, anthropology, ethnography and others).

This journal has specifications as a medium of publication and communication of Islamic Astronomy ideas derived from theoretical and analytical studies, as well as research results in the field of both natural and social science. The editor hopes that writers, researchers and legal experts will contribute in this journal.

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Current Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025)
Published: 2025-04-21

Articles

  • The Role of Public Law in Determining the Islamic Calendar in Indonesia

    Holis, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
    Ahmad Musadad, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
    Tri Pujiati, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
    1-18
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.25485
    Abstract View: 17 PDF Download: 32

  • Territory, Hilāl, and Sovereignty: Revisiting Indonesia’s Maṭla’ under MABIMS’ New Criteria

    Novi Arisafitri, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia
    Ali Imron, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Ahmad Syifaul Anam, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Darliswanto, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
    19-36
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.25278
    Abstract View: 33 pdf Download: 12

  • Frequency-Based Analysis of Mosque Qibla Errors in Medan

    Arwin Juli Rakhmadi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
    Hariyadi Putraga, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
    Marataon Ritonga, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
    Ismail Ismail, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
    37-50
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.24203
    Abstract View: 6 pdf Download: 0
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