General Instructions

Literature review encapsulating past research; data/ content collection and analysis; suggestions for future research and conclusion. The article must not have been published anywhere else. It should be in accordance with the research principles and should be on a new topic. Moreover, the article should be adorned with the references of basic sources. It is necessary to abide by the rules of writing and spelling. Manuscript Submission Submit two copies of the manuscript along with a soft copy via CD/Email to the Editor. Manuscripts should not be submitted via Fax. 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 “SUJRIS (Swat University Journal of Religious & Islamic Studies)” Journal of Islamic Studies are subject to evaluation by at least two independent referees, who are expert in the applicable field. The decision to accept or reject a manuscript rests solely with “SUJRIS (Swat University Journal of Religious & Islamic Studies)” Editorial Board. The Editorial Board will, however, base its decision primarily upon the recommendations of the referees who have evaluated the paper.

Draft Format

The authors are required to follow the following instructions for formatting their papers, failing which the paper will not be accepted for publication. General Requirements:  Unsolicited Manuscripts must be written in English/Urdu/Arabic. Type the manuscript on white bond paper, 8-1/2×11inches (21.6×27 cm or A4 size paper) with margins of at least 1.5 inches (4cm) on left for English and on right for Urdu/Arabic.

• Article should be composed on one side of A4 size.

• It should not be more than 25 pages.
• Be careful regarding font size.

1. For text, font size: (urdu,Arabic-14,English-12)
2. Text of Urdu should be in Jameel Noori Nastaliq
3. Text of English should be in Times New Roman
4. Text of Arabic should be in Traditional Arabic
5. Footnote: font size (Urdu, Arabic-12, English-10)

Begin each of the following section on separate page and in the following order: Title page, Abstract, Introduction, Results & Conclusions, References. Number pages consecutively, beginning with the title page. Type the page number in the upper right-hand comer of each page in English, and in the upper left-hand comer of each page in Urdu and Arabic.

• Line Spacing: single throughout the paper.
• Page Numbering: On the top left corner of the paper with the title on the top right corner.
• Page setup: envelope B5, Portrait
• Paragraph Indention: Indent each paragraph first Line by 0.5 and apply the indention consistently throughout the paper.

Title, Abstract and Keywords

Abstracts:  Article in any of the three languages should have an Abstract, containing summary of the research. Abstract should be on a separate page of 150 to 250 words followed by the keywords for respective article. It should provide a concise summary of the objectives, the problem being addressed in the study, methodology (including the species studied), key results, and major conclusions of the study. It should be written in complete sentences, without subheadings. It must be written in English language. Introduction Introduction about the article must include objective, methodology, distinctive characteristics and short primer of the Research work. Discussion: In this part of the article, author would present his views and research in detail. The new and important aspect of the study and conclusions that followed. Link the conclusions with the goals of the study but avoid unqualified statements and conclusions not completely supported by your discussion and references.

Conclusion/Findings/Recommendations

Conclusion should be presented in a logical sequence. Findings of the research should be clearly mentioned on which recommendations are made accordingly. Key Words: Include the Key Words relating to the article subject.

Information about the Author

Author(s)’ name should be placed on the title page of the final paper right after title on the left corner and institution’s name along with further details should be placed in the footnote specified with the symbol(*). Please indicate the corresponding author in case the paper has multiple authors as well as one article cannot be written by more than two authors. A separate page containing the full name of Author(s), Email Address, affiliated Institute, Postal address and phone number(s) should also be submitted along with the article. References: References should be made according to the following guidelines:

• References should be made as Footnotes.
• While giving references, Chicago Manual Style should be adopted.
• While referring to a book, author’s name, name of the book, publisher’s name & place and year of publication and then Volume No/Page no. should be clearly mentioned.

Following example should be followed: Ibn Kathir, Ismaeel bin Umar, Tafsir Al-Quran Al-Azim, Dar al-Sadir, Bayrut, 1354 A.H, 2/312

• For similar references at multiple locations, traditional style of abbreviations may be used.
• Quranic verses in the article be presented in Arabic script such as: Sura Al-Nisa: 4/184
• Necessary description(Takhreej & Authenticity) of all Ahadith should be mentioned like:

Al Bukhari, Al-Jamey, Al-Saheh, Kitab al-Ilm, Bab Ifsha al-salam min al-islam, Darussalam, Riyad, 1414A.H, Hadith no: 29, 1/8

• All-known figures mentioned in the article must be briefly introduced and references from books should also be quoted.

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. “SUJRIS (Swat University Journal of Religious & Islamic Studies)” reserves the right to change the transliteration of all historical names, titles, and non-English terminology to bring conformity with its own style. Title should be comprehensive, precise and reflect the original theme of the article.

Citation from the Internet/Webpage

If the author wants to cite an internet link then he/she is required to provide complete URL address failing which the reference will be considered invalid with date of Citation.

Transmission of Required Information

It is obligatory for the authors to describe their research in detail along with the significance of their research. Enough details of the citation should be provided so that others will be able to revisit the research. Incorrect and ambiguous statements will be troublesome and not acceptable. Simultaneous/Multiple Publication Author should avoid submission of the article in more than one journal for review and publication at a time as it is unethical. Moreover, multiple publications on the same research are also not acceptable. If an author wants to publish their work in multiple stages in multiple different articles, then references of the first publication should be represented accurately in the second publication.

Defining Sources

Written permission of the source is compulsory if any information is used and quoted which is derived from a discourse, correspondence or a talk of a third party. Sources must be defined and cited in an accurate manner.

Major Mistakes in Published Work

If any mistake or error is noticed by the authors after submission of the article for review, it is obligatory for the author to inform the focal person of the journal immediately, so that necessary correction in the article may be made well in time and in case of major mistake, article may be withdrawn. Author is also bound to withdraw or make necessary correction well in time as directed by editor or publisher and also provide the evidence confirming the accuracy of the original research wherever required.

Authors of the Work

Any individual with significant contribution in the research work which is being presented in the article can be included as author(s) of the article. However, it is responsibility of the primary author to ensure that all the co-authors have seen the final draft of the article and agreed for submission of the article. Important Note:  Authors are required to agree to the Author’s Declaration confirming that the work as submitted has not been published or accepted for publication, nor is being considered for publication elsewhere, either in whole or substantial part; the work is original and all necessary acknowledgements have been made; all authors and relevant institutions have read the submitted version of the manuscript and approve its submission; all persons entitled to authorship have been so included. The Chief Editor SUJRIS (Swat University Journal of Religious & Islamic Studies) Biannual Journal of Islamic studies University of Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan