STYLE GUID

The Nwerash International Journal of Islamic Thought (NIJIT) requires all authors to adhere to the following style and formatting guidelines to ensure consistency, readability, and academic quality.

1. General Formatting

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

  • Font:

    • English: Times New Roman, size 12

    • Urdu: Jameel Noori Nastaleeq, size 14

    • Arabic: Traditional Arabic, size 14

  • Spacing: Double-spaced (except tables, figures, and footnotes).

  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

  • Alignment: Justified.

  • Page Numbers: Bottom right corner.

2. Title Page

  • Title: Bold, centered, sentence case.

  • Author(s) Information: Full name, affiliation, email address, and ORCID (if available).

  • Corresponding Author: Clearly marked with an asterisk (*).

3. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: 150–250 words in English.

  • Keywords: 4–6 keywords, separated by commas, listed immediately after the abstract.

4. Headings and Subheadings

Use a clear hierarchy:

  • Level 1: Bold, centered (e.g., Introduction)

  • Level 2: Bold, left-aligned (e.g., Methodology)

  • Level 3: Italic, left-aligned (e.g., Data Collection)

5. Tables and Figures

  • Must be numbered consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).

  • Title placed above the table/figure, source (if applicable) below.

  • All figures should be high-resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

6. Citations and References

  • Use APA 7th Edition for both in-text citations and references.

  • In-text citation examples:

    • (Khan, 2021) for single author.

    • (Ali & Hussain, 2020) for two authors.

    • (Rahman et al., 2019) for three or more authors.

  • Reference list format examples:

    • Book: Rahman, A. (2018). Islamic Philosophy and Modern Society. Lahore: Academic Press.

    • Journal Article: Ahmed, S. (2020). The role of ethics in Islamic finance. Journal of Islamic Thought, 12(2), 45–60.

    • Website: International Islamic University. (2022). Research guidelines. Retrieved from http://www.iiu.edu.pk

7. Quotations

  • Short quotations (<40 words) should be incorporated into the text with quotation marks.

  • Long quotations (>40 words) should be indented as a block text without quotation marks.

8. Footnotes/Endnotes

  • Use footnotes sparingly, only for explanatory purposes.

  • Number footnotes consecutively throughout the manuscript.

9. Language and Style

  • Use clear, formal, and academic language.

  • Avoid colloquial expressions and biased statements.

  • Ensure correct transliteration of Arabic terms where necessary (e.g., Sharī‘ah, Sunnah, Ijtihād).

10. Final Checklist Before Submission

  • Manuscript is within word limit (4,000–8,000 words).

  • Abstract and keywords included.

  • References formatted according to APA 7th Edition.

  • Tables and figures properly labeled and cited.

  • Similarity index below 15%.