Guide to Author

Al-Amīn (Faiṣalābād) has revised its paper formatting style and reference style as part of the journal's gradual and continuous improvement.

The revised format reflects the journal's ongoing development, progressive refinement of its editorial practices, updated publication policies and improved presentation standards. Authors are therefore requested to use the current Sample Paper and the latest Guide to Authors when preparing new submissions.

The journal may periodically update its formatting, referencing and submission requirements as part of its commitment to maintaining consistent, transparent and professionally presented scholarly publishing standards.

Current Sample Paper

Authors should carefully follow the current Sample Paper for manuscript structure, formatting, headings, tables, figures, references and overall presentation.

Using the current Sample Paper helps speed up editorial screening and avoids unnecessary formatting returns.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that submitted manuscripts meet the journal's ethical and publication requirements.

Manuscripts should follow the Harvard Style Guidelines provided below.

Manuscripts that fail to include available DOIs may be returned to the authors for correction before they are considered for peer review.

1. Unpublished articles on Islamic topics regarding the given description may be submitted in English.
2. Articles related to Islamic sciences will be considered. Articles containing material that contradicts basic Islamic beliefs will not be considered for publication.
3. Articles should be composed according to A4 page size.
4. The main text should use a 14-point font. The article must be accompanied by an English abstract of approximately 100 words, including keywords.
5. Page margins should be: right 2.5, left 1.0, top 1.0, and bottom 2.0.
6. Articles may be submitted electronically through the journal's designated submission system or by email, where applicable.
7. Special attention should be paid to footnotes, references, the order of the author's name, title of the book, publisher, place of publication, date of publication, and other bibliographic details.
8. For publication in Al-Amīn Journal, manuscripts are subject to expert review in accordance with the journal's editorial and peer-review procedures.
9. The editor will communicate the reviewers' comments and recommendations to authors. Where revisions are required, authors will be informed accordingly.
10. The article should not exceed 25 pages in any case.
11. In case of publication, the article's online link and electronic copy of the journal will be made available to the author.
12. Authors should submit their manuscripts through the journal's official submission channel.

Frequency of Journal

Islamic Studies Research Journal “Al-Amīn” is a bi-annual research journal. Two issues are published yearly, in June and December.

Before Submission

Before submitting, authors are encouraged to compare their manuscript carefully with the current Sample Paper and ensure that all formatting, reference, DOI, ethical and publication requirements have been addressed