Guide for Authors

Al Mizan Law Review: Instructions for Contributors

Submissions

  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original works that have not been previously published and are not currently under consideration by any other journal.

  • Scope: We accept conceptual studies, research excerpts, scholarly legal reflections on Islamic Law, and critical analyses of court decisions (case law).

  • Language: Submissions must be written in high-standard academic English.

  • Length & Formatting: * Word Count: 6,000 to 10,000 words.

    • Layout: A4 paper size, double-spaced.

    • Typography: Times New Roman, font size 12.

  • Submission Process: Manuscripts should be submitted through the Al Mizan Law Review website by logging into the system. Alternatively, you may send the manuscript as a Microsoft Word attachment to the editorial board at redaksi.almizan@gmail.com or vivit@uinsi.ac.id

Manuscript Style

  • Required Elements: Every manuscript must include a title, author name(s), an abstract in English, and keywords.

  • Abstract: Should be 150–200 words following the IRAC (Issue, Rule, Argument, Conclusion) structure:

    • Issue: The core problem or research question.

    • Rule: The theory or legal framework applied.

    • Argument: The primary analysis or findings.

    • Conclusion: The final summary or resolution.

  • Keywords: Provide a maximum of 5 relevant words or phrases.

  • Structure: The body of the text should be organized into:

    1. Introduction

    2. Discussion (Headings and sub-headings as required)

    3. Conclusions

Footnotes and References

  • Citation Style: Use footnotes following the Chicago Manual of Style (18th Edition)—Notes and Bibliography system.

  • Shortened Citations: For repeated citations, use the author's last name, a shortened title, and the page number.

    Example: Hazarin, Tujuh Serangkai, p. 75; Alfitri, "Religious Liberty," p. 19.

  • Ibid: Use Ibid. if the page is the same as the previous note. Use Ibid., p. 10 if the page is different.

  • Reference List: A complete bibliography must be included at the end of the article, arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name.

    Example: Syaifuddin, Muhammad. Contract Law. Bandung: Mandar CV Maju, 2012.

  • Tools: We strongly recommend using reference management software such as Zotero or Mendeley.

Arabic Romanization

To ensure consistency in Islamic legal terminology, authors must adhere to the following transliteration standards:

Category Transcription
Consonants ’, b, t, th, j, ḥ, kh, d, dz, r, z, s, sh, sy, ṣ, ḍ, ṭ, ẓ, ‘, gh, f, q, l, m, n, h, w, y
Short Vowels a, i, u
Long Vowels ā, ī, ū
Diphthongs aw, ay
Tā Marbūṭā t
Article al-

MilRev Arabic Transliteration and Citation Guide can be downloaded HERE.