Islamic Jurisprudence and Bankruptcy in Omani Law: A Bibliometric Perspective

This study explores the intersection of Islamic jurisprudence and bankruptcy law within Omani law, utilizing a bibliometric approach to analyze scholarly trends over the past two decades. A comprehensive search of the Scopus database identified 1,410 relevant articles from 2003 to 2023, with 288 articles meeting the inclusion criteria for in-depth analysis, guided by the PRISMA framework. Findings indicate an initial steady growth in publications from 2003 to 2009, followed by a significant increase between 2010 and 2018, driven by global financial developments. A decline post-2018 suggests a maturation of the field, with research shifting to specialized topics. Indonesia and Malaysia lead in contributions, reflecting their large Muslim populations and robust academic infrastructures. Significant contributions from the United States and the United Kingdom highlight global academic interest, while Iran, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey underscore the strategic importance of Islamic finance in these regions. Institutional analysis shows the International Islamic University Malaysia as the foremost contributor, along with other Malaysian universities, emphasizing Malaysia's focus on Islamic finance and jurisprudence. Key scholars such as Iyad Mohammad Jadalhaq, Luqman Zakariyah, and Mohamed Y. Rady have significantly influenced the field, demonstrating a global collaborative effort. Network visualization reveals that "Islamic jurisprudence" is central, with strong links to financial terms like "Islamic finance," "Islamic banking," and "Islamic economics," as well as ethical and doctrinal terms like "ethics," "fatwa," "ijtihad," and "sharia." This study provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic jurisprudence and bankruptcy research, highlighting global contributions and thematic priorities, and underscores the importance of continued interdisciplinary and international collaboration.