Title

The title should accurately reflect the focus, scope, and main argument of the article. Reviewers are asked to assess whether:

• The title is concise, clear, and informative (ideally not exceeding 15 words).
• The title reflects the article’s main argument or key findings, not merely the topic.
• Unnecessary terms and abbreviations are avoided.
• The title clearly indicates the article’s relevance to the field of Islamic family law.

Abstract

The abstract must concisely reflect the entire content of the article and be written in a single paragraph of 150–250 words. The abstract should include the following elements:

• Research background or problem statement.
• Objective or focus of the study.
• Research methodology.
• Main findings.
• Central argument and scholarly contributions or implications of the study.

Reviewers should ensure that the abstract explicitly states the article’s findings and contributions, not just the topic.

Keywords

Keywords serve indexing and academic search purposes. Reviewers should assess whether:

• 3–6 keywords or phrases are provided.
• The keywords represent the main concepts discussed in the article.
• The keywords are relevant to the study of Islamic family law.
• Overly general, vague, or ambiguous terms are avoided.

Introduction

The introduction should contextualize the study and clearly position the article within relevant academic debates. It must be logically structured, appropriately proportioned in length, and conclude with a clear articulation of the article’s central argument. Ideally, the introduction should cover:

• A general issue in a global or Muslim-world context related to the research problem.
• The relevance of the issue within the specific context of the study (the material object of Islamic family law) and why it warrants scholarly attention.
• A brief review of key relevant literature, including major scholarly arguments.
• A clear identification of the research gap and the article’s position within existing literature (state of the art), including an explicit statement of the article’s main argument or contribution.
• A statement of research objectives and/or research questions, or a brief explanation of the article’s structure (optional).

Research Methodology

The methodology section should clearly and operationally explain how the research was conducted and how the data were analyzed. Reviewers must ensure that the methodological approach is appropriate to the research objectives and sufficiently robust to support the article’s argument. The methodology should typically include:

• The type and approach of the research, including justification for the chosen method.
• Data sources and data collection techniques (e.g., number and characteristics of informants, types of documentary sources, observation methods).
• Data analysis techniques and the theoretical or analytical frameworks employed.

Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section constitutes the core of the article and must present an in-depth and coherent analysis. Reviewers should assess whether this section:

• Is clearly aligned with and relevant to the research objectives and/or questions outlined in the introduction.
• Presents and discusses findings systematically and thematically, supported by tables, figures, or other relevant visual materials rather than raw data.
• Interprets findings rigorously by engaging with relevant theories, previous studies, and concepts of Islamic family law.
• Clearly explains the theoretical, practical, and legal implications of the research findings.

Accept Submission

The manuscript is ready for publication with minor or no copyediting.

Revisions Required

The manuscript requires minor or moderate revisions as specified.

Resubmit for Review

The manuscript requires major revisions and will need another round of peer review.

Resubmit Elsewhere

The manuscript is not suitable for Usriyyāt but may be appropriate for another journal.

Decline Submission

The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards.

See Comments

To be used alongside other recommendations when detailed explanatory comments are provided.