International Journal of Islamic Thought

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The International Journal of Islamic Thought (IJIT) publishes articles primarily in English and Malay. Manuscripts written in Malay must include the title, abstract, and keywords in English.

 

All submissions must comply with Journal style as outlined in IJIT Guidelines to authors (http://www.ukm.my/ijit/guidelines/). We do strongly encourage authors to write concisely and to adhere to the IJIT Guidelines.

 

Authors must ensure that any paper submitted to IJIT is not simultaneously under consideration elsewhere in any form, whether electronic or printed. Additionally, submitted papers must not have been previously published. Submissions are accepted electronically only.

 

The corresponding author has to be designated as the first author with contact details. He/she should declare regarding this issue when submitting the paper to the Editor-in Chief by submitting Author’s Agreement and Declaration Form (http://www.ukm.my/ijit/authors-agreement-and-declaration-form/).

 

The Editor-in-Chief may decline a manuscript for several reasons, including:

  • Lack of substantial novelty or promise in the methodology and contents.
  • Poor preparation or presentation.
  • Insufficient clarity and detail.
  • Failure to adhere to IJIT’s manuscript preparation guidelines.

In the case of conflicting editorial opinions, the Editor-in-Chief reserves the right to make the final decision.

 

Once a manuscript is accepted for review, it will be assigned to the Editorial Board, which will forward it to relevant reviewers. All articles undergo a double-blind peer review by experts in the field. The final decision on acceptance lies with the IJIT Editorial Board.

Submissions should include the following information:

 

Title: 

  • Title case only.
  • Concise, clear, and reflects the core theme of the study related to Islamic or Muslim issues.
  • Papers in Malay should also have a title in English.

Author(s) Full Name(s):

  • Highest Level of Education.
  • Affiliation(s).
  • Institution(s).
  • Mailing Address.
  • Corresponding Email.
  • ORCID iD.
  • *The maximum number of authors allowed is four.

Abstract:

  • 150-250 words.
  • Brief introduction to the research topic.
  • Objective or purpose of the study.
  • Methodology overview.
  • Major findings.
  • Significance of the research.

Keywords:

  • 4-6 keywords separated by commas.
  • Arranged in the alphabetical order.

Text:

  • The Turnitin Similarity Score must be less than 15% and AI range less than 10%.
  • The text submitted must be in Microsoft Word format.
  • The Author-Date citation system should be used.
  • The word count must be less than 7,000 words.
  • Footnotes and endnotes are not allowed.
  • Check for grammatical errors and ensure proper English usage before submission.

1.   Introduction:

  • Background of the study within the context of Islamic Thought.
  • Research problem and objectives.
  • Importance and significance of the study.
  • Research questions or hypothesis.

2.  Literature Review:

  • Review of past studies and scholarly work related to the topic.
  • Theoretical framework (if any).
  • Gaps identified in the existing literature.

3.  Methodology:

  • Research design.
  • Data collection methods.
  • Analytical approach.

4.  Findings and Discussion:

  • Presentation of findings supported by Islamic textual references.
  • Critical analysis and interpretation.
  • Discussion within the framework of Islamic Thought, principles, and worldview.
  • Comparison with previous research.

5.  Conclusion:

  • Summary of major findings.
  • Implications for Islamic studies or contemporary issues.
  • Recommendations for further research.

6.  Acknowledgement:

  • If any.

7.  References:

  • In-text Citation: Use APA Publications Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) in-text citation style by stating the author’s last name/surname and the year of publication, for example (Ahmad 2019). For direct quotations, include the page number as well, for example (Ahmad 2019: 23). Footnotes and endnotes are not allowed.
  • All references cited in the text must appear in the Reference list. We do not accept Bibliography.
  • References should be arranged in alphabetical order by authors’ last names. Sources without authors are arranged alphabetically by title within the same list.
  • Arabic References: All references should be transliterated and arranged in alphabetical order. And should be Romanized. The word ‘al’ of the author’s surname is not regarded as the first letter. Thus the author, al-Qaradhawi should be placed under alphabet Q category.
  • Books: Author/s’ surname, Forename. Year of publication. Full title of the Book (italicised). Location: Publisher.

    e.g. Rahman, F. 1982. Islam and Modernity: Transformation of an Intellectual Tradition. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
  • Book’s chapter:Author/s’ Surname, Forename. Year of publication. Full title of the article. In, the Editor/s’ surname, Forename. (Ed/s.). Full title of the Book (italicised). From page- to page. Location: Publisher.

    e.g. Margolis, Joseph. 2000. Introduction: Pragmatism, retrospective, and prospective. In, Shook, John R. & Margolis, Joseph (Eds.). A Companion to Pragmatism. pp. 1-10. Malden: Blackwell Publishing.
  • Journals: Author/s’ Surname, Forename. Year of publication. Full title of the article. Full Title of the Journal (Title case & italicised). Volume (italicised) (No.): From page-to page. Doi:

    e.g. Brentani, U. D. 1991. Success factors in developing new business services. European Journal of Marketing 25(2): 33-59. doi: https://doi.org/10.1108/03090569110138202
  • Website:Author/s’ surname, Forename. Year of publication. Full title of the article. Full address of the website or URL. [Retrieval date].

    e.g. Naik, Zakir. 2015. Temples are not allowed in UAE & other Islamic nations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-QkUXThkkM. [Retrieved: 8th August 2025].
  • Abbreviations: n. d. = no date/year of publication; n. l. = no location; n. p. = no publisher.

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Editor in Chief

Professor Dr. Ahmad Sunawari Long
ijit@ukm.edu.my

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IJIT in Brief

An international journal in Islamic thought and Muslim issues.
Reviewed by double-blind reviewers.
Published annually in June and December.
Adhering to the COPE’s Code of Conduct.
Using APA format of writing.
Enquiries and submission to: ijit@ukm.edu.my;  c.c. to: haidhar@ukm.edu.my
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