Author Guidelines

Muttashil: Journal of Hadith Studies's editorial guidelines on authorship can be found in the notes listed below:

General Provisions
1. Manuscripts submitted to Muttashil: Journal of Hadith Studies must be research-based papers or review articles that have not been previously published and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
2. Manuscripts may be written in English or Indonesian. The manuscript must be typed in MS Word document format, using Cambria 11 pt font, with 2 cm margins on the left, right, top, and bottom, single spacing, on A4 paper size, and containing 5000–7000 words.
3. All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by reviewers who are experts in the field of Hadith studies and related Islamic scholarship. The editorial board reserves the right to edit the manuscript for format consistency without altering the substance of the work.
4. Authors must ensure that the manuscript is prepared using the Article Template provided by the journal before submission.
5. Citations and references must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Style, 6th Edition, and authors are required to use Reference Management Software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero.
6. Before submission, manuscripts must be carefully checked for grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and overall language quality.

Types of Papers
1. Original research papers are articles that report detailed research findings and are categorized as primary literature. These studies may address topics related to hadith scholarship, including sanad analysis, matn criticism, hadith methodology, interpretation of hadith, transmission and preservation of hadith, manuscript studies, and contemporary approaches to hadith studies. The structure generally includes an introduction and background of the problem, literature review and hypothesis development (if applicable), research methods, results, interpretation of findings, discussion, and conclusion. The typical length of the manuscript ranges from 4000 to 7000 words.
2. Review papers are articles that present critical discussions and syntheses of current issues and developments in the field of Hadith studies. These articles examine previous scholarly works related to a particular topic and provide a comprehensive overview of theoretical debates, methodological developments, and future directions in hadith scholarship. The format usually consists of an introduction followed by relevant subsections depending on the scope of the discussion. In general, review papers range from 3000 to 6000 words.

General Structure of Original Research Articles

Paper Identity
The title of the manuscript must be concise and informative and must not exceed 20 words. The title should clearly reflect the main issue discussed and represent the main research problem or key concepts examined in the study. The title must be followed by the author’s name, institutional affiliation, and email address. Author names should be written without academic titles.

Abstract
The abstract must be clear, concise, and informative, written in one paragraph, and consist of 200–250 words. The abstract should briefly summarize the entire paper. It should begin with the research gap, followed by the research objectives, research methodology, main findings, and the contribution of the study to Hadith scholarship. The abstract must be written as a stand-alone paragraph, meaning that citations or references should not be included. It should inform potential readers about what the author has done and highlight the main findings of the research. Authors should avoid technical jargon and uncommon abbreviations. After the abstract, 3–5 keywords that closely relate to the research topic must be provided.

Introduction
The introduction of the research paper must clearly state the purpose of the study and provide references to relevant works in the field of Hadith studies and Islamic scholarship. This section should explain the background of the study, research context, review of previous studies, research gap, and research objectives, which should be stated at the end of the introduction. The introduction must demonstrate the scientific value or novelty of the research and show how the study contributes to the development of knowledge in hadith scholarship. This section must be written entirely in paragraph form rather than bullet points and should constitute approximately 15–20% of the total article length. The introduction should also contain a literature review written in an essay style, where the author critically evaluates, reorganizes, and synthesizes previous studies relevant to the research topic.

Research Methods
The methods section describes the research design, sources of data, research approach, data collection techniques, and methods of data analysis used in the study. In the context of Hadith studies, the methodology may include approaches such as sanad analysis, matn criticism, historical analysis, manuscript study, hermeneutic analysis, or qualitative textual analysis. This section should account for approximately 10–15% of the total article length and must be presented in paragraph form.

Results
The results of the research must be supported by adequate data or textual evidence. The findings presented in this section should answer the research questions or hypotheses previously stated in the literature review. The results section provides a description of the findings obtained through data analysis or textual examination. The results should summarize the main scholarly findings of the research. When necessary, data may be presented in the form of tables, figures, manuscript excerpts, or interview responses.

Discussion
The discussion section should explore the significance and implications of the research findings rather than simply repeat the results. This section is considered one of the most important parts of the article because it provides an opportunity for the author to interpret the findings and situate them within the broader field of Hadith studies. The discussion usually begins with a brief summary of the main findings and then explains their meaning by referring to relevant theories, classical hadith scholarship, and contemporary academic debates. The author should also explain whether the findings are consistent with previous studies or whether they offer new perspectives that differ from earlier research. In qualitative research, the results and discussion sections may be combined to provide a more in-depth explanation of the issues examined in the study.

Conclusion
The conclusion section presents a summary and restatement of the main findings of the study. It should briefly highlight the most important arguments or propositions developed in the article and explain the scholarly and practical implications of the findings for the field of Hadith studies. The conclusion should clearly demonstrate how the research contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline. Authors should avoid repeating the abstract or merely listing the results. Instead, they should provide clear scientific justification for their work and may also suggest directions for future research. The conclusion should be written in one or two paragraphs only.

References
This section lists all references cited in the manuscript. The journal uses the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style. References should preferably be recent sources published within the last 5–10 years, although classical works of hadith scholarship may also be cited when relevant to the discussion. The primary sources cited in the manuscript should include journal articles, conference proceedings, research reports, theses, and dissertations accessible online with DOI or URL information. Citations from scholarly journal articles should constitute at least 80% of the total references used in the article. All citations and references must be managed using Reference Management Software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero.