Author Guidelines

Z-Islamica: Journal of Islamic Studies

Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to Z-Islamica: Journal of Islamic Studies are expected to follow these guidelines carefully to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Scope of the Manuscript

We welcome original research articles, review papers, conceptual papers, and case studies that focus on, but are not limited to:

  • Qur’anic and Hadith Studies

  • Islamic Thought and Philosophy

  • Islamic Law (Shariah) and Jurisprudence

  • Islamic History and Civilization

  • Sufism and Spirituality

  • Islamic Education and Da’wah

  • Comparative Religion and Interfaith Studies

  • Islamic Economics and Finance

  • Contemporary Issues in the Muslim World

2. General Requirements

  • The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Manuscripts must be written in English, Arabic, or Bahasa Indonesia with academic clarity and coherence.

  • The length should be between 5,000 – 8,000 words, including references, tables, and appendices.

  • Use APA Style (7th edition) for citations and references.

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

3. Structure of the Manuscript

A standard research article should include the following components:

a. Title

  • Concise, informative, and no more than 16 words.

b. Author Information

  • Full name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and email address.

c. Abstract

  • 150–250 words summarizing the research objective, method, findings, and significance.

d. Keywords

  • 4–6 keywords representing the core themes of the article.

e. Introduction

  • Background, problem statement, research gap, and objectives.

f. Literature Review

  • Relevant theories, previous studies, and research positioning.

g. Methodology

  • Type of research, data sources, sampling, and analytical tools.

h. Results and Discussion

  • Findings, interpretations, comparisons with past studies, and implications.

i. Conclusion

  • Summary, contribution, limitations, and suggestions for future research.

j. References

  • Minimum of 20 scholarly sources, preferably from the last 5–10 years.

4. Language and Style

  • Manuscripts must be proofread and free from grammatical errors.

  • Use formal academic language.

  • Transliteration for Arabic terms should follow a consistent system (e.g., ALA-LC or IJMES).

5. Figures and Tables

  • Must be numbered and titled appropriately.

  • Include source and should be referred to within the text.

6. Submission Procedure

  • All submissions must be made via the online submission system on the journal’s website.

  • Authors must register and log in before submitting.

7. Review and Revision

  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.

  • Authors may be requested to revise their papers based on reviewers' comments.

  • Revised manuscripts should be submitted within the specified time frame.

8. Plagiarism Policy

  • The journal applies a strict anti-plagiarism policy.

  • Manuscripts with more than 25% similarity (excluding references and quotes) will be rejected.

9. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright.

  • Accepted articles will be published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).