Manuscripts Type

ISTIFHAM: Journal of Islamic Studies welcomes original, high-quality scholarly contributions that advance knowledge and address contemporary issues in Islamic Studies from interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives. The journal publishes manuscripts that contribute to the fields of Islamic Education, Islamic Law, Islamic Economics, Islamic Communication, and Islamic Thought. To ensure academic quality and consistency, submissions are classified into the following manuscript categories.

1. Research Articles

Research Articles constitute the primary category of manuscripts published in ISTIFHAM: Journal of Islamic Studies. These articles present original research findings that make significant theoretical, methodological, or practical contributions to the development of Islamic Studies.

The journal welcomes research employing quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, socio-legal, historical, textual, field-based, evaluative, and research and development (R&D) approaches.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

  • Islamic Education: pesantren studies, curriculum development, learning and assessment, educational technology, educational leadership, Islamic educational philosophy, policy studies, and educational research.
  • Islamic Law: Islamic jurisprudence, comparative law, legal politics, socio-legal studies, human rights, criminal and civil law, international law, and contemporary legal issues.
  • Islamic Economics: Islamic finance, public economics, monetary economics, business and entrepreneurship, development economics, tourism, and international economic relations.
  • Islamic Communication: da'wah studies, journalism, broadcasting, media studies, digital religion, public relations, organizational communication, and communication for social change.
  • Islamic Thought: Qur'anic studies, Hadith studies, theology, Islamic philosophy, religious studies, and contemporary Islamic intellectual discourse.

Requirements:

  • Length: 10–15 pages, following the journal template.
  • Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Research Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • Citation Style: APA Style. The use of reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero is highly recommended.

2. Literature Review Articles

Literature Review Articles provide critical and systematic examinations of existing scholarship relevant to contemporary developments in Islamic Studies. These manuscripts are expected to move beyond descriptive summaries by offering critical analysis, identifying research gaps, synthesizing current knowledge, and proposing directions for future research.

Relevant themes include:

  • Emerging issues and contemporary debates in Islamic Studies.
  • Developments in Islamic educational theory and practice.
  • Contemporary discourse on Islamic law and legal reform.
  • Trends and innovations in Islamic economics and finance.
  • Digital transformation and communication in Muslim societies.
  • Contemporary interpretations of the Qur'an, Hadith, theology, and Islamic philosophy.

Requirements:

  • Length: 10–17 pages.
  • Structure: Manuscripts should be organized systematically according to the characteristics of narrative reviews, systematic reviews, scoping reviews, bibliometric reviews, or meta-synthesis studies.
  • Contribution: The article must demonstrate a clear scholarly contribution through critical analysis and synthesis of the literature.

3. Conceptual and Theoretical Articles

Conceptual and Theoretical Articles focus on the development, refinement, or critical examination of concepts, frameworks, theories, and paradigms within the broad field of Islamic Studies. These manuscripts should offer original arguments and contribute to scholarly discourse through rigorous theoretical engagement.

Areas of interest include:

  • Islamic educational philosophy and theory.
  • Contemporary issues in Islamic legal thought.
  • Conceptual developments in Islamic economics and finance.
  • Theoretical perspectives on Islamic communication and da'wah.
  • Qur'anic, Hadith, theological, and philosophical approaches to contemporary challenges.

Requirements:

  • Length: 10–15 pages.
  • Structure: Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Main Discussion, Critical Analysis, Conclusion, and References.
  • Sources: Manuscripts should demonstrate substantial engagement with relevant primary and secondary scholarly sources.

General Writing and Submission Guidelines

The following requirements apply to all manuscript types submitted to ISTIFHAM: Journal of Islamic Studies.

1. Language

Manuscripts may be submitted in English and should be written in clear, concise, and academically appropriate language. Each submission must include a structured abstract.

2. Manuscript Length

All manuscripts must be between 10 and 15 pages in length and prepared using the official journal template.

3. Originality and Publication Ethics

Submitted manuscripts must represent original scholarly work and must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another publication. All submissions are subject to plagiarism screening and editorial evaluation in accordance with the journal's publication ethics and similarity standards.

4. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the official Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform of ISTIFHAM: Journal of Islamic Studies.

5. Scope Compliance

Submitted manuscripts must be relevant to one or more of the journal's focus areas:

  • Islamic Education
  • Islamic Law
  • Islamic Economics
  • Islamic Communication
  • Islamic Thought

Only manuscripts that fall within the journal's aims and scope will be considered for the peer-review process.

Through the publication of rigorous, impactful scholarship, ISTIFHAM: Journal of Islamic Studies seeks to foster academic dialogue and advance Islamic Studies at national and international levels. The journal serves as a platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate innovative research and critical perspectives on contemporary issues affecting Muslim societies and the wider global community.