Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Antmind Review: Journal of Sharia and Legal Ethics

This issue has been available online since June 27, 2025, for the regular issue of June 2025. All articles in this issue (number of original research articles not stated) were authored/co-authored by 15 authors from 5 countries (Indonesia, Algeria, Belgium, Malaysia, and Czech Republic).

This issue of Antmind Review: Journal of Sharia and Legal Ethics offers a compelling collection of interdisciplinary studies that examine contemporary challenges in Islamic family law across diverse socio-legal landscapes. From the legal intricacies of wali hakim appointments in Islamic marriages to systemic issues of marriage identity forgery in Indonesia, the articles critically explore how Sharia principles intersect with national legal systems. Contributions also highlight the transformative potential of religious-based mediation within police institutions and peripheral regions, providing globally relevant insights through case studies like BP4R and BP4. The issue culminates in a nuanced discussion of child marriage practices along Indonesia’s coastal areas, revealing tensions between state norms and lived Islamic traditions. Together, these articles invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to rethink Islamic legal ethics in a transnational context.