Major Theme & Sub-Themes
WCIT2026
Theme : Where Everyone Matters : Pride and Unity In Islam
WCIT2026 cordially welcomes scholars, theoreticians, researchers, teachers, administrators, professionals, practitioners, and other interested individuals from all over the world, each from a different field and area of expertise, to participate in the Conference and/or submit their original research papers. Papers are to be written based on the following sub-themes and specializations.
GOOD GOVERNANCE AND POLITICAL STABILITY
- Governance &Reforms in Muslim-Majority Societies
- Ethics, Accountability &Anti-Corruption frameworks
- Rule of Law, Constitutionalism &Public Institutions
- Models of Islamic Government
- Islam and Democracy
- Islam and Good Governance
- Managing Peace and Violence in Muslim Societies
- Federal–State Relations &Decentralisation
- Conflict, Mediation &Peacebuilding
- Rights of Minority and Citizenship
- Geopolitics of the Muslim World
- Civility and Civil Society
- NGOs &Participatory Governance
- Strategic Communication & Political Trust
- Diplomacy & Multilateral Cooperation
- Youth Participation & Future Leadership
- Pride, Unity, and Collaboration in Islam
- Islam and Corruption
- Nation Building in Muslim Societies
THE ECONOMY: DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Islamic Economics &Maqasid-Based Development
- Islam and Capitalism
- Geo-Economic Strategies
- Banking and Finance in Islam
- Waqf, Zakat & Social Finance Innovation
- OECD and OIC Economic Performances
- Entrepreneurship, SMEs & Start-Up Ecosystems
- Poverty Alleviation & Inclusive Growth Strategies
- Sustainable Development & Green Economy
- Food Security & Agricultural Resilience
- Regional Economic Integration (ASEAN, OIC, etc.)
- Labour Markets, Migration & Talent Mobility
- Creative Economy & Cultural Industries
- Economic Diplomacy &South-South Cooperation
- Economic Resilience in Uncertain Times
- Models of Economic Success in Muslim Countries
- Drivers and Engines of Economic Growth
- Let Us Thrive: So, Help Us, God
- No One Left Behind: Unity in Growth & Success
- Innovation and Reforms in Islamic Economics
EDUCATION MATTERS: SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Islamic Educational Reform&Curriculum Integration
- Higher Education in Muslim societies
- TVET, Skills &Employability
- Digital Learning, AI &the Future of Education
- Tolerance, Unity&Coexistence
- GenderEquality in Education
- Youth Empowerment &Leadership Development
- Lifelong Learning &Community Education
- The Dangers of Illiteracy
- Integrating Madrasa–University Education
- Knowledge and Education in Islam
- Knowledge Tradition &Civilizational Studies
- Media Literacy & Critical Thinking
- Education Policy & Governance
- Language, Identity & Culture
- Values-Based Education & Character Building
- Education For Peace & Social Cohesion
- Knowledge is Power
- The Politics of Education
PUBLIC HEALTH: HYGIENE AND SANITATION
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Public Health Systems in Muslim Societies
- Preventive Healthcare & Community Wellness
- Hygiene, Sanitation & Environmental Health
- Mental Health & Psychosocial Wellbeing
- Health Equity & Access to Services
- Islamic Perspectives on Healthcare Ethics
- Relationship between Tauhid and Healthcare
- Halalan Taiyyiba: Concept of Wellness and Hygiene in Islam
- Cleanliness as a Category of Faith in Islam
- Nutrition, Lifestyle & Non-Communicable Diseases
- Comfortable and Simple, but Healthy Living
- It’s All About Clean Water
- Clean Water and Healthy Living: The Basic Right of Every Muslim
- Maternal & Child Health
- Health Communication & Misinformation
- Water, Sanitation & Urban Health
- Climate Change & Health Impacts
- Refugee, Conflict & Humanitarian Health
- Traditional & Integrative Medicine
- Impact of Humanitarian Crisis on Health Care and Hygiene
- The Politics of Water
NATIONAL INTEGRITY AND SECURITY
Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- Pride & Prejudice: The Politics of Culture
- Geopolitical Strategies
- National Integrity and the Superficiality of Blocs
- When Boder Matters
- Islam and Nation States
- National Unity & Social Cohesion
- Counter-Extremism & Deradicalisation
- Religion and Fundamentalism
- Cybersecurity & Digital Safety
- Information Warfare & Media Manipulation
- National Security andGood Governance
- National Security, Integrity, and Unity
- Border Security & Transnational Threats
- Community Resilience & National Identity
- Legal Frameworks for National Security
- Intelligence Cooperation & Regional Stability
- Ethics In Security & Surveillance
- Role Of Religion In Peace & Stability
- Migration, Refugees & Social Integration
- The Politics of Humanitarian Crisis
- Youth Vulnerability&Prevention Strategies
- Technology, AI &the Future of National Security
- Islam and Nationalism
- Trans-National Alliance
- United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Papers are welcomed from multidisciplinary perspectives, including, but not limited to, Islamic studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Law, Governance, Technology, Health Sciences, Education, Media, and Public Policy.
We accept research papers in three languages: Malay, English, and Arabic. Papers will be peer-reviewed and published in the Conference proceedings.
Papers must be originally researched and written. Only selected papers may be considered for publication in the USAS Scorpus-Indexed Journal, the Global Journal Al-Thaqafah.