Editorial notes

This special issue of Al-Shajarah consists of papers presented at the international conference on Renewal and Reform of Islamic Thought & Civilisation (ICRITC’24). The main objective of the conference was to engage with diverse ideas to enrich Islamic discourse for global civilisational relevance. The conference was organised by the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC-IIUM), with papers presented by both international and local experts. This issue includes selected titles extensively revised by those respective authors, which is the basis for publication. Overall, the articles captured in this special issue of Al-Shajarah dig deeper into the need for civilisational renewal, especially from the Islamic paradigm. Readers will find a diverse range of ideas pertinent to the growth of the Ummah. It is hoped that this special issue will be a catalyst for further insightful discussions, which could potentially lead to policy implementation in the near future.