ROOTS: Journal of Religious Outreach, Otherness, Tolerant Education, and Spiritual Ecology
ROOTS is a peer-reviewed, international, multidisciplinary journal dedicated to exploring the profound intersections between Islamic teachings, social harmony, and environmental sustainability. The journal serves as a global platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to publish original research that addresses the most pressing challenges of the 21st century through the lens of moderated religious thought and holistic education. The name "ROOTS" symbolizes our commitment to exploring the foundational values of faith that ground human civilization, while simultaneously branching out to address contemporary issues of diversity and planetary health. The journal seeks to foster a deeper understanding of how religious values can be transformed into actionable wisdom for a peaceful and sustainable world. ROOTS invites submissions that contribute to the following core thematic pillars: Religious Outreach & Moderation, Otherness & Multiculturalism, Tolerant Education, Spiritual Ecology (Ecotheology).
Current Issue
ROOTS, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2026
This edition is available online for the regular edition Vol. 1, No. 1, 2026. All articles accepted in this edition are written/co-written by 9 authors from 9 Institutions and 4 country (Malaysia, Indonesia, Belanda and Iran).




DOI: https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1
Published: 2026-03-17
Articles
Spiritual Ecology and Climate Justice: A Systematic Review of Faith-Based Environmental Movements in Southeast Asia
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.875
Cultivating Pluralism in Schools: A Narrative Review of Tolerant Education Models in Indonesia and the Netherlands
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.876
Digital Religious Outreach: Mapping Trends and Challenges of Interfaith Dialogue on Social Media Platforms
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.877
The Sacredness of Water: A Cross-Cultural Review of Spiritual Ecology in Indigenous and Islamic Traditions
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.878
The Concept of 'Otherness' in Sufi Philosophy: A Narrative Review of Rumi’s Influence on Global Interfaith Harmony
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.879
Mansur Al-Habshi, Islamic University Malaysia
Muhammad Mahmud, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta,
Johannes van der Berg, Leiden University, NL
Sulthon Fathoni, Ferdwosi University of Mashhad