Guidelines for Authors

The Research Journal “AL-IMRAAN (Multidisciplinary Research Journal)” seeks to publish articles that explore, analyze, and contribute to a wide range of disciplines, including Religious and Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Law and Governance, Business and Management Sciences, Commerce and Economics.

Manuscript Submission

Authors are required to submit original, well-researched papers with a length of 5,000–7,000 words, including references. Each submission must include:

• An abstract of 250 words with keywords (in English).

• For articles in Arabic or Urdu, the title must be translated into English.

• For articles in Arabic or Urdu, the references must be transliterated into Roman English.

• The first page of the article should include:

  • The title of the research paper.

  • The author’s name(s), designation, institutional affiliation, and contact details.

Formatting Requirements:

• Articles must be composed in MS Word.

• Fonts:

  • English: Times New Roman.

  • Arabic: Sakkal Majalla.

  • Urdu: Jameel Noori Nastaleeq.

• Use letter-size paper (21.59 x 27.94 cm) with margins of at least 3.5 cm on all sides.

• Font Sizes:

  • English Articles:

    • Title headings: 14 Bold.

    • Sub-headings and main text: 11.5.

    • References: 10.

  • Arabic and Urdu Articles:

    • Main headings: 18 Bold.

    • Sub-headings and main text: 13.

    • References: 11.

Structure of the Paper

The research paper should include the following sections:

1. Title Page: Title, author details, and affiliations.

2. Abstract: A concise summary of 250 words with keywords.

3. Introduction: Background, objectives, and significance of the research.

4. Literature Review: A critical and analytical review of existing literature.

5. Methodology: Description of the research approach and methods.

6. Results and Conclusions: Findings and their implications.

7. References: Properly formatted citations.

Referencing Guidelines

• English Articles: Use APA 7th Edition for in-text citations and endnotes. Refer to the Sample Student Paper (APA 7th edition) for details.

• Arabic and Urdu Articles: Use APA 7th Edition for in-text citations and endnotes. Refer to the Sample Student Paper (APA 7th edition) for details.

Examples of References:

1. Qur’anic Reference:

   • Al-Qur’ān, 1: 5.

2. Book Reference:

   • Muhammad Ibn ‘Umar Al Rāzī, Mafātīḥ-ul-Ghayb, (Beirūt: Mu’assasat Al Risālah, 3rd Edition, 1420 H), Vol. 4, p. 122.

3. Hadith Reference:

   • Abū ‘Īsā Muhammad Ibn ‘Īsā Al-Tirmazī, Sunan Al-Tirmadhī, Kitāb Al-Ahkām ‘An Rasulillah ﷺ, Bāb Mā Ja’a Fī Ann al-Bayyinatu ‘Alā Al-Mudda‘ī Wa Al-Yamīno ‘ala al-Mudda‘ā ‘Alayhe, Hadith No. 1261.

4. Encyclopedia Reference:

   • H.A.R. Gibb, J. H. Karamers, et al., The Encyclopedia of Islam, (Leiden: E. J. Brill & London: Luzac & Co., 1960), s.v. “Shahādah.”

5. Journal Article Reference:

   • Abdin Chande, “Symbolism and Allegory in the Qur’ān: Muhammad Asad’s Modernist Translation”, Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, Vol. 15, (2004), pp. 79-80.

Submission Process

• Authors must submit their manuscripts online through the journal’s Open Journal System (OJS) after registering and logging in.

• Do not send articles via email; only submissions through OJS will be processed.

Peer Review and Editorial Policy

• All submissions undergo a blind peer-review process by experts in the field.

• The Editorial Board reserves the right to reject any paper without providing a reason. The decision of the Editorial Board is final.

• Submitted papers must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

• Articles must not contradict the fundamentals and injunctions of Islam.

Plagiarism Policy

• Submissions must be free of plagiarism. Authors are required to submit a similarity index report along with their manuscript.

• Authors will be held legally responsible for any issues related to plagiarism, including objections or legal proceedings.

Disclaimer

• The views expressed in published articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Editorial Board of AL-IMRAAN.

• The Editorial Board cannot be held responsible for any statements, comments, or information provided by the authors.

By adhering to these guidelines, authors contribute to the academic rigor and integrity of AL-IMRAAN (Multidisciplinary Research Journal). We look forward to receiving your submissions and advancing scholarly discourse in the Religious and Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Law and Governance, Business and Management Sciences, Commerce, and Economics.

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