Author Guidelines
FOCUS AND SCOPE
FOCUS
Al-Muhafidz: Jurnal Ilmu Al-Qur’an dan Tafsir aims to advance high-quality scholarly research on the Qur’an and its interpretations by providing an academic platform for classical, modern, and contemporary Qur’anic studies. The journal seeks to promote rigorous and innovative research that examines the dynamic relationship between Qur’anic texts, exegetical traditions, and lived Muslim experiences across diverse social, cultural, educational, and intellectual contexts.
The journal encourages interdisciplinary and methodological engagement that contributes to the development of Qur’anic and tafsir studies, while fostering international scholarly dialogue and critical reflection on the role of the Qur’an in contemporary Muslim life.
SCOPE
The journal welcomes original research articles in, but not limited to, the following areas:
- Studies of the Qur’an and Tafsir
- Living Qur’an and lived interpretations of the Qur’an in Muslim societies
- Ulumul Qur’an
- History of tafsir and exegetical traditions
- Qur’anic hermeneutics and interpretive methodologies
- Thematic (maudhu‘i) studies of the Qur’an
- Linguistic and semantic studies of the Qur’an
- Integrative and interdisciplinary studies of the Qur’an and Tafsir, including perspectives from psychology, education, social sciences, culture, and related fields
All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by other journals.
TYPES OF MANUSCRIPT
The journal accepts:
- Original Research Article (IMRAD)
- Review Article (systematic / narrative)
- Conceptual Article
- Case Study
Each type of article must follow the structure described in the Manuscript Template.
LANGUAGE AND LENGTH
- Language: English (preferred) / Arabic / Indonesian
- Manuscript length: 5,000–8,000 words
- Abstract: 150–250 words
- Keywords: 3–5 words
FORMATTING REQUIREMENTS
- Main font: Cambria 12, single spacing
- Arabic font: Traditional Arabic 16
- Margins: 2.54 cm (standard)
- Pages must be numbered
- Tables and figures must be placed near the relevant section
MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE (IMRAD FORMAT)
Title Page
Contains:
- Title (max. 20 words)
- Author's name (without title)
- University affiliation (Department – Faculty – University – City – Country)
- Author's email
- ORCID ID
- Corresponding author marked with an asterisk (*)
Abstract
- 150–250 words
- No citations
- Contains: background, objective, method, results, conclusion
Keywords
3–5 words, separated by commas.
MAIN SECTIONS
Introduction
- Background
- Gap problem
- Purpose/research question
Literature Review
- Main theories
- Previous research
- Synthesis analysis, not summary
Methodology
- Design
- Data sources
- Sampling / participants
- Analysis techniques
Results
- Tables & Figures
- Description of Findings
Discussion
- Interpretation
- Comparison with Literature
- Implications
Conclusion
- Summary of Findings
- Implications
- Limitations
- Recommendations for Further Research
Author Contributions
Using CRediT Taxonomy format
Funding
Conflict of Interest
Ethical Statement
Acknowledgements (optional)
References
FIGURE AND TABLE REQUIREMENTS
- Tables should not use vertical lines
- Image format: .TIFF/.PNG, minimum resolution 300 dpi
- Table caption above → Table 1. Title
- Image caption below → Figure 1. Title
- All tables/images must be referenced in the text
CITATION AND REFERENCE STYLE
Using:
Chicago Manual of Style 18th Edition – Full Note (No Ibid)
- Minimum of 25 references
- 60% from journal articles published within the last 10 years
- DOI or URL required if available
ETHICAL AND INTEGRITY POLICIES
Authors must include:
- Ethical Approval (if involving humans)
- Informed Consent
- Plagiarism Check <25% (Turnitin)
- Originality Statement
- Conflict of Interest Declaration
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Authors must ensure:
☑ Follow the journal template
☑ Fill in the ORCID ID
☑ IMRAD structure
☑ Chicago 18th references
☑ All illustrations are in 300 dpi resolution
☑ Have undergone language review
