Manuscript Types

MATAN: Journal of Islam and Muslim Society publishes scholarly works that contribute to the advancement of knowledge and critical discussion in the fields of Islamic studies and Muslim society. The journal welcomes original manuscripts that examine Islamic thought, religious practices, Islamic education, Muslim communities, and the social, cultural, and contemporary dimensions of Islam.

MATAN accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Articles: Empirical studies employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches, including case studies, comparative research, field research, and other appropriate research designs.

2. Literature Review Articles: Scholarly reviews that critically examine and synthesize existing literature, including systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, integrative reviews, and meta-analyses where appropriate to the subject and methodology.

3. Conceptual and Theoretical Articles: Manuscripts that develop, examine, or critically discuss concepts, theories, and frameworks relevant to Islamic studies and Muslim society.

All submissions must be original scholarly works, must fall within the journal’s aims and scope, and must not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication by another journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts comply with MATAN’s publication ethics policies and submission guidelines.