Author Guidelines
FOCUS AND SCOPE
Al-Muhafidz accepts manuscripts in the following fields:
- Studies of the Qur'an and Tafsir
- Living Qur'an
- Ulumul Qur'an
- History of tafsir
- Thematic Studies (maudhu‘i)
- Linguistic and Semantic Studies of the Qur’an
- Integrative Studies (psychology, education, social, cultural, etc.)
Articles must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by other journals.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
