Scope of the Journal

AL-ILM considers all research articles and manuscripts of English, Urdu and Arabic language. This Journal deals with all research articles on Social, Economic, political and Religious issues. It also analyzes the standard and scope of the books published related Islamic sciences in English, Urdu and Arabic languages and publishes its review sent to the advisory board by the authors for this purpose.

Mission Statement

The mission of AL-ILM is standardization of the research on the sciences of Islam. AL-ILM is to facilitate researchers and scholars in universities of Pakistan and abroad for their publications. The Journal will provide the guidelines for public and specially the researchers to enhance their knowledge and skills to discuss and analyze the contemporary issues and find its solution. AL-ILM strictly follows the rules and regulations set by HEC for journals.

“AL-ILM” is a multilingual (Arabic, Urdu, English) Bi-Annual Research Journal of the Institute of Arabic & Islamic Studies, Govt. College Women University, Sialkot. This journal publishes the innovative and creative research articles related to different aspects of Islam. However, the Socio- Religious Papers related to Contemporary issues of the Muslim World will be highly apricated.

Manuscript Submission

Submit two copies of the manuscript along with a soft copy (CD) to the Editor. Manuscripts should not be submitted via Fax; e-mail may be used to transmit papers. To facilitate academic review and production, authors must provide their complete name, address, phone number(s), current position/title, and name(s) of universities on the title page.
Manuscripts will be considered for publication only if they have not been published previously and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

The Review Procedure

Manuscripts that are submitted to “AL-ILM’’ are subject to evaluation by at least two independent referees (including one from technologically advanced countries) who are expert in the applicable field. The decision to accept or reject a manuscript rests solely with “AL-ILM’’ Editorial Board. This decision is final. The Editorial Board will, however, base its decision primarily upon the recommendations of the referees who have evaluated the papers.

1. General Requirements:

   Unsolicited Manuscripts must be written in English/Urdu/Arabic. Type the manuscript on white bond paper, 8-1/2×11 inches (21.6×27 cm or A4 size paper) with margins of at least 1.5 inches (4cm). Type on one side of the paper only double spacing every page. Begin each of the following section on separate page and in the following order: Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Results, Discussion, and References. Number the pages of the research paper consecutively, beginning from the title page. Type the page number in the upper right-hand corner of each page in English, and in the upper left-hand corner of each page in Urdu and Arabic.
   Articles must be submitted in MS Word, (For Urdu Article Jameel Noori Nasta’leeq, For Arabic Muhammadi Qura’n, Font Size 14 and for English in Times New Roman, Font Size 12). The numbers of the pages must be between 10 to 15.

2. Abstracts:

   Provide an abstract the paper on a separate page which must not consist more than 150 words. This abstract should consist of labeled background, Methods, Results and Conclusion, briefly describing respectively, the problem, mode of its study, results, conclusion and suggestions.

3. Introduction:

   State the primary information of the topic and rationalize its study.

4. Key Words:

   Include the Key Words relating to the article subject.

5. Results:

   Provide the results of study in logical sequence in the text.

6. Discussion:

   Emphasize the new and important aspects of the study and describe its conclusions. Link the conclusions with the goals of the study and avoid the conclusions not completely supported with valid references.

7. References:

   • The Article should meet the research standards.
   • Text and references must follow the format outlined in the Chicago Manual of Style i.e.:
     1. Bukhari, Abu Abdullah , Muhammad Bin Ismaeel, Al Jama’e Sahih, chapter: Al salah , Sub Chapter : Salah tul Jummah, Hadees No: 370, Dehli karkhana, Tijarat kutub , 1938.
     2. References should be at the end of the article (Endnote)

   All footnotes citing books must contain the complete title, name of the author(s), place of publication, publishing company, and date. All foreign words must be underlined and transliterated. IAIS reserves the right to change the transliteration of all historical names, titles, and non-English terminology to bring conformity with its own style

8. Book Review:

   For book review three copies of the book are required. Critical views will be appreciated and welcomed with open arms.

9. Translitration Table:

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Dear Researchers!
Hope, by the grace of Allah Almighty, you will be in best of health. It is my pleasure to inform you that we are launching “Bi-Annual Research Journal Al-Ilm” This scholarly journal will be published and hosted by Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies, GCWU, Sialkot. Al.Ilm Biannual Research Journal will appear according to HEC, Pakistan’s standards of high quality research. Authors are invited to submit their research papers relevant to all areas of Islamic learning and related branches of knowledge. The journal is trilingual (Urdu, English and Arabic), so you may write your papers in any of these languages. All Papers should contain comprehensive abstracts and conclusions and must be written in Microsoft word format. Detailed Reference style for submissions in Al-Ilm must be according to the style mentioned in the instructions for authors. Kindly send your manuscripts on editor.alilm@gcwus.edu.pk along with its 3 hard copies to the editor.

We will be thankful for your intellectual contribution to our journal.
With Well Wishes and Warm Regards

Dr. Sayeda Sadia
Editor
Bi-Annual research Journal Al-Ilm, GCWU, Sialkot
editor.alilm@gcwus.edu.pk
+92 333 4914041

Manuscripts that are submitted to “AL-ILM’’ are subject to evaluation by at least two independent referees (including one from technologically advanced countries) who are expert in the applicable field. The decision to accept or reject a manuscript rests solely with “AL-ILM’’ Editorial Board. This decision is final. The Editorial Board will, however, base its decision primarily upon the recommendations of the referees who have evaluated the papers.