Focus and Scope

Al-Musyrif: Jurnal Bimbingan dan Konseling Islam is a peer-reviewed journal with p-ISSN: 2655-5425 and e-ISSN: 2808-2354, publishing research on Islamic counseling, psychospiritual approaches, and culturally grounded understandings of psychological well-being. The journal focuses on theoretical, empirical, and applied studies examining how Islamic spirituality, indigenous knowledge, cultural contexts, and contemporary counseling practices contribute to counseling theory, intervention, and psychological well-being. It welcomes contributions from academics, researchers, counselors, psychologists, and practitioners in the following areas:

  • Islamic Counseling Theory and Practice,
  • Islamic Spirituality and Psychospiritual Counseling,
  • Islamic Psychotherapy,
  • Indigenous and Culturally Responsive Counseling,
  • Culturally Grounded Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being in Muslim Communities,
  • Cross-Cultural and Multicultural Counseling,
  • Evidence-Based and Innovative Islamic Counseling,
  • Digital and Technology-Assisted Counseling in Islamic and Cultural Contexts,
  • Family, Peer, School, Crisis, Career, and Community Counseling in Islamic and Muslim Contexts,
  • Counselor Education and Professional Development in Islamic and Culturally Responsive Counseling.