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).

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).

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1

Published: 2026-03-17

Spiritual Ecology and Climate Justice: A Systematic Review of Faith-Based Environmental Movements in Southeast Asia

Mansur Al-Habshi, Islamic University Malaysia
Muhammad Mahmud, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta,

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.875

pp. 1-14 | Abstract 62 | Download PDF 179

Cultivating Pluralism in Schools: A Narrative Review of Tolerant Education Models in Indonesia and the Netherlands

Annas Azwar, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
Johannes van der Berg, Leiden University, NL

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.876

pp. 15-26 | Abstract 18 | Download PDF 54

Digital Religious Outreach: Mapping Trends and Challenges of Interfaith Dialogue on Social Media Platforms

Sulthon Fathoni, Ferdwosi University of Mashhad
Fadel Muhammad, UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.877

pp. 27-38 | Abstract 90 | Download PDF 184

The Concept of 'Otherness' in Sufi Philosophy: A Narrative Review of Rumi’s Influence on Global Interfaith Harmony

Ahmad Munir, UIN Maulana Malik Ibrahim
Indah Permata, Universitas Islam Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.64093/roots.v1i1.879

pp. 51-62 | Abstract 21 | Download PDF 41
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