Articles submitted for publication in the Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) must adhere strictly to the following guidelines. Submissions that do not comply with these requirements may be subject to desk rejection prior to peer review.
1. Article Eligibility and Originality
a. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal, publisher, or platform.
b. Submissions must be based on rigorous scholarly research, including (but not limited to) library-based studies, qualitative fieldwork, case-law analysis, institutional research, or other methodologically sound investigations.
c. All submissions must clearly fall within the focus and scope of IJIL and, where applicable, align with the theme of a designated special issue.
d. Manuscripts are initially assessed by the editorial team based on originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigour, and relevance to the journal’s scope. This stage may result in desk rejection.
e. IJIL employs similarity-check software (e.g. Turnitin or equivalent). Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 15% will not be considered.
f. Authors must comply with IJIL’s Publication Ethics and Generative AI Policy, including responsible use, disclosure, and attribution of AI-assisted tools where applicable.
g. Duplicate submission, redundant publication, data fabrication, falsification, or undisclosed conflicts of interest constitute serious ethical violations and may result in rejection, retraction, or notification to the author’s institution.
2. Author Registration and Submission Process
a. Authors must register and submit manuscripts through IJIL’s Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform
b. All submissions must include the Statement of Authenticity form, signed and uploaded during the submission process. This form confirms that the article is original and free from plagiarism, redundancy, fabrication, falsification, and conflicts of interest.
c. At least one author (preferably the corresponding author) is strongly encouraged to provide an ORCID iD to ensure accurate author identification and metadata interoperability.
3. Language, Format and Length
a. Manuscripts must be written in English (British) or Arabic (Fusħah).
b. Authors affiliated with Indonesian institutions are required to submit a bilingual abstract (English and Indonesian).
c. Research articles should be 6,000–9,000 words, excluding the title, abstract, and references. Exceptions may be considered only for manuscripts with exceptional scholarly contribution.
d. Manuscripts must be prepared using Palatino Linotype, font size 12, and line spacing 1.15 on A4 paper with 3 cm margins on all sides (excluding the title, affiliation, email, and abstract, which use single spacing/1.0).
e. Acceptable file formats: OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect. LaTeX and PDF files are not accepted.
4. Article Structure
a. Articles must follow the official IJIL template downloaded here.
b. The required structure is as follows:
• Title—recommended to integrate formal object (obyek formil), material object (obyek materil), and research context, so that the scope and focus of the study are clearly reflected
• Author(s) name(s) (without academic titles), city(s), country(ies), and corresponding email.
• Abstract (150–250 words) in English and Indonesian
• Keywords in English (Three to six keywords in English, reflecting core concepts and aiding indexation).
• Introduction
• Methodology
• Discussion
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
5. Figures, Tables, and Illustrations
a. Tables and diagrams must be sequentially numbered, with the title above each item.
b. Tables should be centred, single-spaced, with bold headings.
c. Figures must be submitted in JPG or PNG format.
d. Foreign language terms should be italicised, with Arabic-Latin transliteration following IJIL style.
6. References and Citations
a. All references must follow the Chicago Manual of Style, 18th edition (author-date); See the IJIL example – Citation and Reference Style, which may be managed using Mendeley or Zotero.
b. Include at least 45 references, with no more than 10 from local publications. The remainder should be international sources.
c. Preference is given to references from Scopus- or Web of Science-indexed journals.
d. For national (Indonesian) journals, references must come from articles published in journals accredited at least SINTA 3 or higher.
e. Bibliographies must be alphabetically arranged and include primary sources (books, manuscripts, interviews, observations) and updated secondary sources (peer-reviewed books or journals).
Book Review Guidelines
The Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) publishes analytical book reviews that critically engage with recent scholarly works in the fields of Islamic law, law and society, Islamic family law, legal theory, and related socio-legal studies. Book reviews are intended to situate the reviewed work within broader scholarly debates, assess its theoretical and methodological contributions, and evaluate its relevance for the study of Islamic law in contemporary and comparative contexts. Reviews should go beyond descriptive summaries and offer critical, reflective, and analytically grounded assessments.
Structure
Book reviews must be organised in the following sections:
1. Abstract (100–150 words)—a concise summary of the book, its central theme, and the review's contribution.
2. Introduction—an overview that situates the book in its scholarly context, explaining its significance and relevance to the study of Islamic law.
3. Themes and Arguments—a systematic discussion of the book’s core themes, structure, and arguments. This section should go beyond mere description by highlighting the author’s methodology, analytical approach, and engagement with broader scholarly debates.
4. Conclusions—a critical assessment of the book’s strengths, limitations, and scholarly contribution, with reflections on its relevance for national and global Islamic legal studies.
Length
• Book reviews should be between1,500-2,5000 words (excluding title, abstract, and references).
• A margin of ±10% is allowed for complex or multi-volume works.
Technical Requirements
• Reviews must be analytical rather than descriptive.
• Complete bibliographic information about the book (title, author, publisher, year, pages, ISBN) must appear at the beginning of the review.
• References and in-text citations must follow the IJIL citation style.
• Book reviews must be written in English or Arabic, in line with IJIL’s bilingual policy.
Practical Note (Research Note) Guidelines
The Indonesian Journal of Islamic Law (IJIL) publishes Practical Notes that address specific legal issues, policies, or institutional practices relevant to Islamic law and Muslim societies. These contributions are intended to bridge scholarly analysis and practical concerns, offering concise yet rigorous socio-legal insights grounded in empirical observation, legal analysis, or policy-orientated reflection. Practical Notes should engage critically with real-world legal or institutional problems and demonstrate clear relevance to debates on Islamic law, governance, legal authority, or social regulation.
Structure
Practical notes must be organised in the following sections:
1. Abstract (150–200 words) — should establish the practical context of the issue, outline the aim of the note, briefly indicate the approach or method (if applicable), highlight the main insights, and present the recommendations.
2. Introduction (3 paragraphs, approx. 500–700 words) — should present the practical issue, explain its significance within Islamic law, and state the objectives and scope of the note.
3. Background / Context (1–2 paragraphs, approx. 300–500 words) — should provide a concise account of the case, policy, or practice under discussion, supported by brief data, documents, or observations.
4. Practical Insights/Analysis (2–3 paragraphs, approx. 500–800 words) — should offer a critical analysis grounded in Islamic law, identify key challenges or gaps, and, if relevant, include comparative perspectives from other jurisdictions.
5. Recommendations / Implications (1–2 paragraphs, approx. 300–500 words) — should provide clear and actionable recommendations for academics, policymakers, or practitioners, and emphasise the broader implications for Islamic law and society.
6. Conclusion (max. 2 paragraphs, approx. 200–300 words) — should summarise the main points and reaffirm the scholarly and practical significance of the note.
Length
• Practical Notes should be between2,500-5,0000 words (excluding title, abstract, and references).
• A margin of ±10% is allowed for particularly complex issues.
Technical Requirements
• References: a minimum of 10 academic sources (journal articles, books, or official documents).
• Citation style: Chicago 18th edition (Author–Date, in accordance with IJIL’s policy).
• Font & Style: Palatino Linotype, 12 pt, spacing 1.15.
• Language: English (British). Non-English terms must be italicised.
• Similarity: maximum 15% (Turnitin).
• Disclosure: any use of AI-generated text must be explicitly declared.
Book Reviews and Practical Notes are published as supplementary scholarly content. They are not treated as primary research articles and are not intended to function as core research outputs for citation and indexing purposes.
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