Author Guidelines

Thank you for considering Rizq: Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance as a venue for your research. These guidelines are designed to help you prepare and submit your manuscript in accordance with our standards. Please read them carefully before submission to avoid delays in the review process.

1. Aims and Scope

Rizq: Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing scholarly discourse in Islamic economics and finance, with a distinctive focus on the concept of rizq – sustenance that is lawful, blessed, and just. The journal publishes original research, conceptual papers, systematic literature reviews, and case studies within the following areas:

• Foundational philosophy of Islamic economy
• Islamic finance and banking
• Real sector and productive economy
• Social finance (zakat, infaq, sadaqah, waqf)
• Islamic public finance and governance
• Behavioral, social, and cultural dimensions of Islamic economy
• Emerging issues (green finance, fintech, cryptocurrency, AI)

For a complete list, please refer to the Focus and Scope section on our website.

2. Types of Articles Accepted

Article Type	Description
Original Research	Empirical or theoretical studies using quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods
Conceptual Paper	New frameworks, paradigms, or re-interpretations of classical concepts
Systematic Literature Review	PRISMA-based or similar rigorous review methodology
Case Study	In-depth analysis of a specific institution, community, or policy
Policy Brief	Practical recommendations for regulators or practitioners
Book Review	Critical review of a recent publication in Islamic economics/finance

Word count includes abstract, references, tables, and figures.

3. Language and Style

• Language: All manuscripts must be written in English (American or British spelling is acceptable, but must be consistent throughout).
• Clarity: Use clear, concise, and academic language. Avoid jargon and overly complex sentences.
• Islamic terms: Arabic terms (e.g., riba, zakat, mudharabah) should be italicized and defined at first use. A glossary is optional but encouraged.
• Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or LaTeX. Use Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced, with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.

4. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows (in order):

Section	Description
Title	Concise and informative (maximum 20 words)
Author Information	Full names, affiliations, ORCID IDs, email addresses, and corresponding author designation
Abstract	200-250 words summarizing background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
Keywords	3-6 keywords (separated by semicolons)
Introduction	Background, research gap, objectives, and contribution
Literature Review (optional)	Theoretical framework and review of relevant literature (can be integrated into introduction)
Methodology	Research design, data sources, sample, variables, and analytical techniques
Results	Findings presented clearly (tables, figures, statistics)
Discussion	Interpretation of results, comparison with prior studies, implications
Conclusion	Summary of findings, limitations, and future research directions
References	All cited sources in APA 7th edition format
Appendices (if any)	Supplementary materials (questionnaires, additional data, etc.)

For conceptual papers: Methodology may be replaced with "Theoretical Framework" or "Conceptual Approach."

For Islamic finance papers: If Sharia compliance arguments are made, include a subsection on "Sharia Justification" or refer to relevant fatwas and classical texts.

5. Abstract Guidelines

The abstract must be a single paragraph (200-250 words) structured as follows:

• Background: What problem does this research address?
• Objectives: What is the purpose of the study?
• Method: What approach, data, or methods were used?
• Findings: What are the main results?
• Originality/Value: What is new and why does it matter?

Example:

*This study examines the impact of cash waqf distribution on poverty alleviation in West Java, Indonesia. Using a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys (n=320) and in-depth interviews with 12 waqf beneficiaries, we analyze changes in income, consumption, and asset ownership over a 12-month period. The findings indicate that cash waqf recipients experienced a 23% increase in monthly income and a 15% reduction in food insecurity compared to the control group. However, the sustainability of these effects depends on accompanying entrepreneurial training. This research contributes to the limited empirical literature on productive waqf and offers practical recommendations for nazhir (waqf managers) in designing more effective disbursement mechanisms.*

6. Citation and Reference Style

Rizq uses the APA 7th Edition citation style.

In-text citation examples:

• One author: (Al-Ghazali, 2011)
• Two authors: (Chapra & Ahmed, 2002)
• Three or more authors: (Iqbal et al., 2015)
• Classical Islamic text: (Qur'an, 2:275) or (Bukhari, Book 3, Hadith 1)

Reference list examples:

Source Type	Example
Journal article	Chapra, M. U. (2000). Is it necessary to have Islamic economics? Journal of Socio-Economics, 29(1), 21-37.
Book	Askari, H., Iqbal, Z., & Mirakhor, A. (2015). Introduction to Islamic economics: Theory and application. John Wiley & Sons.
Book chapter	Kuran, T. (2018). Islam and economic performance. In J. H. Weitzman (Ed.), The Oxford handbook of economics and religion (pp. 45-67). Oxford University Press.
Thesis	Hasan, A. (2019). Waqf-based microfinance model for rural development in Indonesia (Master's thesis). Universitas Indonesia.
Website	Bank Indonesia. (2023). Statistik perbankan syariah. Retrieved from www.bi.go.id

DOIs should be included when available. For Arabic sources, transliterate the author's name and title, then provide the original in parentheses if needed.

7. Tables and Figures

• Tables: Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.). Each table must have a title and be referenced in the text. Place tables as close as possible to their first mention.
• Figures: Numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.). Each figure must have a caption. Ensure high resolution (minimum 300 dpi for images).
• Permission: If you reproduce a table or figure from a copyrighted source, you must obtain permission from the copyright holder and provide attribution.

8. Ethical Requirements

By submitting to Rizq, authors confirm that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere (in whole or in part).
• The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
• All authors have contributed significantly and approve the final version.
• Informed consent was obtained for human subjects research (if applicable).
• No conflicts of interest exist, or they have been fully disclosed.
• The manuscript has been screened for plagiarism (similarity index <20%).

All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software. For more details, refer to our Publication Ethics document.

9. Blind Review Preparation

Rizq uses a double-blind peer review process. To ensure anonymity:

• Do not include author names or affiliations in the manuscript file.
• Remove any self-identifying citations (e.g., "as we previously showed (Smith, 2020)" → change to "as previously shown (Smith, 2020)").
• In the document properties (File → Properties), remove author names from the metadata.
• Figures and tables should not contain author names or institution logos.

The title page (separate file) will contain all author information and will only be seen by the editorial staff.

10. Final Checklist Before Submission

Before submitting, confirm the following:

• The manuscript is within the word limit.
• The abstract is structured (background, objectives, method, findings, value).
• Keywords (3-6) are provided.
• The manuscript is blinded (no author names or affiliations).
• A separate title page is prepared.
• All tables and figures are numbered and cited in the text.
• References follow APA 7th edition.
• The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism (Turnitin/iThenticate).
• All authors have read and approved the final version.
• The cover letter (if any) explains the manuscript's contribution.