About the Journal

ALFALAK: Journal of Islamic Astronomy provides a forum for researchers, academics, and practitioners to publish cutting-edge research, reviews, and articles on various aspects of Islamic astronomy, including:

• Historical Developments and Influences: Research on the historical evolution of astronomy within Islamic traditions and its impact on global science.
• Techniques and Methodologies: Studies on classical astronomical instruments, observational methods, and data recording used by Muslim scientists.
• Major Works and Contributions: Analyses of the works of prominent astronomers such as Al-Khwarizmi, Al-Battani, and Ibn al-Haytham, and their contributions to the field of astronomy.
• Social and Cultural Contexts: Investigations into how astronomy interacted with culture, philosophy, and religion within Muslim societies.
• Islamic Astronomy and the History of Falak:
  Historical study of the development of astronomy in the Islamic tradition.
  The contribution of Muslim scientists to the development of astronomy.
  Reinterpretation of classical falak texts with a modern approach.
• Methods and Technology in Falak:
  Development and application of traditional and modern astronomical observation techniques.
  The latest technologies and tools in phalactic observation and measurement.
  Integration of classical astronomical methods with the latest technology.
• Applications of Falak in Religious Practice:
  Timing of worship, Hijri calendar, and falak-based dating system.
  Analyses and innovations in the calculation of prayer times, fasting, and Hajj.
  Links between falac science and contemporary religious practices.
• Astrophysics and Cosmology in the Context of Falak:
  The study of astronomical phenomena from a falak perspective.
  Study of cosmology and its implications in the traditional understanding of phalax.
  Discussion of the relationship between modern astrophysics and classical theories of falak.
• Falak Education and Counselling:
  Development of curriculum for phalactic education at school and university level.
  Teaching methodologies and resources for phalactic education.
  Outreach initiatives and promotion of phalactic knowledge in the general public.