
The Borneo International Journal of Islamic Studies Volume 7(1) May 2025 features five insightful articles exploring contemporary Islamic studies issues. Topics include the use of Islamic astronomy applications in determining prayer times and their impact on traditional religious authority, the influence of peer relationships on academic achievement in Islamic boarding schools, and a mathematical interpretation of patterns and symmetry in the Qur’an. Other contributions examine the connection between social engagement and awareness among Islamic education students and character education rooted in Tidung local wisdom from North Kalimantan, Indonesia.
The contributors to this issue represent a diverse range of academic institutions in Indonesia and international representation from Australia and Saudi Arabia.