This paper is the result of research or a critical analysis of studies in the field of Islamic studies, though not limited to Al Ahwal Al Syakhsiyah (Islamic Law) and Madrasah Ibtidaiyah education, and has not been previously published.

Manuscripts must be written in Arabic or English using the Garamond 12 pt font, in a single column, with 1.5 line spacing on A4 paper, with top and bottom margins of 2.5 cm and left and right margins of 1.5 cm.

Manuscripts must be typed using MS Word, utilising the provided template, and saved in .doc or .docx format.

Manuscripts must be typed strictly in accordance with the following rules:

a. Title: Concise and clear, written in Indonesian and English. The title must not exceed 20 words.

b. Authors: Listed without mentioning academic titles or qualifications; below the names, include affiliations and full addresses, as well as the corresponding author’s email address.

c. Abstract, written in Indonesian and English, which is a summary of the article. The abstract is written in a single paragraph and must not exceed 250 words, using Garamond 12 pt font, single-column layout, and single spacing.

d. Introduction, background, reasons for the importance of the research or the underlying hypothesis, general approach and research objectives, as well as a relevant literature review. The number of paragraphs is not limited, but the content must cover the background, objectives, position in relation to previous research, and the novelty of the research. A brief theoretical basis indirectly related to the content of the article may be included without a sub-section. Citations of more than one author are written as ‘et al.’.

e. Methodology: The research methodology consists of two sub-sections, including instruments and materials, and methods. If the data analysis is specific, or the method of analysis is novel, a sub-section on data analysis may be added. Sub-sections are written without numbering or bullet points.

f. Results and Discussion must contain at least three main points: (1) a description of the results, (2) an interpretation or explanation of the results, and (3) a comparison of the results with those of previous research. If a sub-section is very long, sub-sub-sections may be created using Arabic numerals. The description of results may take the form of tables and figures with serial numbers (tables use Roman numerals and are placed above, whilst figures use Arabic numerals and are placed below).

g. Conclusion, written in a single paragraph without quotations, containing the final conclusions and suggestions for further research.

h. References: a list of the most recent selected topics published within the last 5 years (at least 75% of a minimum of 10 references). The reference list is written in chronological alphabetical order without serial numbers (Harvard system) and it is recommended to use reference management applications such as EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, and other similar applications.