Author Guidelines

International Journal of Islamic Studies UK (IJOIS)

The International Journal of Islamic Studies UK (IJOIS) publishes high-quality scholarly manuscripts based on rigorous academic research, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary studies related to Islamic Studies and its contemporary applications. The journal welcomes original contributions that advance knowledge in Islamic thought, law, civilization, ethics, governance, and related social sciences.

Important Notice

Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official IJOIS manuscript template and remove sections that are not applicable to their submission type. Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS).

Manuscript Basics

IJOIS accepts manuscripts written in English and Arabic. Submitted articles must demonstrate originality, clarity, methodological rigor, and meaningful academic contribution to the fields of Islamic Studies and interdisciplinary scholarship. Areas may include Islamic jurisprudence, Qur’anic studies, Hadith studies, Islamic law, comparative religion, Islamic economics, governance, ethics, history, sociology, and contemporary Muslim societies.

1. Article Title

• The title must use Capital Letters at the Beginning of Each Major Word.
• The title should be bold and centered.
• Recommended font: Calisto MT, 20 pt.
• The title must not exceed 15 words.
• Titles should clearly reflect the focus and originality of the study.

2. Authors and Affiliations

• Author names should be written without academic titles or degrees.
• Authors should be listed as: First Authorᵃ, Second Authorᵇ, etc.
• A maximum of 8 authors is permitted per manuscript.
• Comparative or interdisciplinary studies are encouraged to involve international collaboration where relevant.
• Affiliations must follow the superscript format (ᵃ, ᵇ, ᶜ).
• All authors should provide ORCID iDs where available.
• One corresponding author must be designated using an institutional email address.

3. Abstract

The abstract must:

• Be written in EB Garamond, 14 pt font.
• Not exceed 250 words.
• Be clear, concise, and free from citations or footnotes.
• Accurately reflect the entire manuscript.

The abstract should include:

• Research purpose
• Main problem or research question
• Methodology or analytical approach
• Main findings
• Conclusion and significance of the study

4. Keywords

Authors must provide 3–5 keywords, separated by commas.

Keywords should accurately represent the central themes of the article and assist indexing and discoverability.

5. Introduction

The Introduction section should:

• Be written in EB Garamond, 14 pt font.
• Review at least five recent and relevant scholarly studies.
• Explain:
  • Research urgency and significance
  • Literature gaps and limitations
  • Novelty and scholarly contribution
  • Research objectives and questions

The language should remain clear, academic, and accessible to an international readership.

Citation & Reference Requirements

• Footnotes and references should follow the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition, Full Notes & Bibliography).
• Authors are encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley.
• Manuscripts should include at least 30 scholarly references, with the majority published within the last five years.
• Footnotes may include analytical commentary in addition to citations.
• Minimum manuscript length: 5,000 words, excluding abstract and references.

6. Methodology

The Methodology section must clearly explain how the study was conducted.

For Research Articles, authors should describe:

• Research design
• Data sources
• Data collection methods
• Analytical techniques
• Research setting or context (if applicable)

For Review or Conceptual Articles, authors should explain:

• Scope of analysis
• Theoretical framework
• Legal, textual, or doctrinal materials used
• Analytical limitations

The methodology should provide sufficient clarity for scholarly evaluation and reproducibility where relevant.

7. Results and Discussion

This section forms the core analytical component of the manuscript and should:

• Present findings logically and systematically
• Compare findings with previous scholarship
• Highlight originality and scholarly contribution
• Include critical interpretation and discussion

Tables and figures should:

• Be centered and clearly labeled
• Use high-quality resolution (minimum 300 DPI)
• Include source information where necessary

Subheadings such as:

• A. First Sub-Title
• B. Second Sub-Title

may be used for organizational clarity.

8. Conclusion

The Conclusion should:

• Directly answer the research objectives or questions
• Summarize the principal findings without repeating the abstract
• Highlight theoretical and practical implications
• Offer recommendations or suggestions for future research

The conclusion must be written in paragraph form without bullet numbering.

9. References

References must:

• Be generated automatically using reference-management software such as Mendeley
• Follow the Chicago Manual of Style (17th Edition, Full Notes & Bibliography)
• Include valid DOI links or stable URLs wherever available

Legal sources should include:

• Official source name
• Gazette number (if applicable)
• URL or database reference

Reference Requirements

• Minimum of 30 references
• Approximately 80% should be recent journal articles published within the last five years
• Books, theses, statutes, reports, and reputable websites may also be cited
• All cited works must appear consistently in both footnotes and bibliography

10. Declaration of Conflicting Interests

Authors must include the following statement:

“The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.”

11. About the Author(s)

Each author must provide a short biography (maximum 150 words) including:

• Current academic or professional position
• Institutional affiliation
• Research interests
• Major academic achievements or publications
• ORCID iD or institutional email address

12. Additional Notes

• Manuscripts must not contain page numbers.
• All submissions must be made exclusively through the IJOIS OJS platform.
• No submission or processing fees are charged for standard publication.
• Charges may apply only for printed copies if requested by authors.
• Authors bear full responsibility for all intellectual property matters related to quotations, images, data, software, and copyrighted material.

Why Publish with IJOIS?

• Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review
• Open-Access Global Visibility
• No Article Submission Charges
• Efficient Editorial and Publication Process
• International Academic Readership
• Professional Editing and Formatting Standards
• Interdisciplinary Research Opportunities

Quick Information

Need Assistance?

For editorial inquiries, submission support, or publication-related questions, authors may contact the Editorial Office through the journal’s official communication channels.

Commitment to Scholarly Excellence

The International Journal of Islamic Studies UK (IJOIS) is committed to supporting both emerging and established scholars by promoting rigorous, ethical, and impactful academic research. The journal encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and welcomes innovative scholarship that contributes meaningfully to contemporary discussions in Islamic Studies and related fields.