The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to,
1. Islamic finance,
2. Classical and ontemporary Islamic economic thought,
3. Zakat and waqf management,
4. Halal industry,
5. Islamic digital economy,
6. Sharia-based entrepreneurship,
7. Economic policy rooted in Islamic values.
In addition, El-Ubaid welcomes scholarly work that explores local economic practices inspired by indigenous wisdom—particularly those evolving in the Tanoh Gayo region and Aceh—within the framework of maqashid al-shariah and social justice.