Focus and Scope

MANTIQIA: Journal of Islamic Philosophy is a peer-reviewed and open-access academic journal dedicated to the advancement of Islamic philosophy and related intellectual traditions through critical, interdisciplinary, innovative, and transformative approaches. The journal serves as an academic platform for scholars, researchers, lecturers, students, intellectuals, and practitioners to publish original research articles, conceptual papers, literature reviews, and critical analyses that contribute to the development of philosophical inquiry, Islamic thought, intellectual heritage, ethical reflection, and contemporary discourse at local, national, and global levels.

MANTIQIA promotes scholarly dialogue between classical Islamic intellectual traditions and contemporary philosophical perspectives while encouraging research that strengthens critical thinking, intellectual engagement, ethical awareness, intercultural understanding, and the revitalization of Islamic philosophical thought in addressing contemporary challenges.

Journal Scope

The scope of MANTIQIA includes, but is not limited to:

  • Islamic Philosophy
  • Philosophy of Religion
  • Islamic Intellectual History
  • Classical and Contemporary Islamic Thought
  • Kalam and Islamic Theology
  • Islamic Ethics and Moral Philosophy
  • Islamic Epistemology
  • Islamic Metaphysics
  • Islamic Political Philosophy
  • Comparative Philosophy
  • Islamic Hermeneutics
  • Philosophy of Science in Islamic Civilization
  • Islamic Educational Philosophy
  • Sufism and Philosophical Mysticism
  • Classical and Modern Muslim Thinkers
  • Islamic Civilization and Intellectual Heritage
  • Religion, Reason, and Revelation
  • Contemporary Issues in Islamic Thought
  • Interdisciplinary Studies in Philosophy, Religion, and Islamic Studies

Types of Manuscripts Accepted

MANTIQIA accepts various types of scholarly manuscripts, including:

  • Research Articles
  • Literature Reviews
  • Conceptual Articles
  • Critical Essays
  • Analytical Studies
  • Case Studies
  • Book Reviews
  • Philosophical Research Reports
  • Intellectual History Studies

Publication Language

Articles may be written in English, Arabic, or Indonesian.

Authors are encouraged to ensure that manuscripts are written in clear, accurate, and academically appropriate language. Manuscripts submitted in English or Arabic should undergo language editing or proofreading prior to submission when necessary.

To enhance international visibility and accessibility, all articles must include titles, abstracts, and keywords in English, regardless of the primary language of the manuscript. Authors submitting manuscripts in Indonesian or Arabic are also encouraged to provide English-language references whenever available.

MANTIQIA welcomes contributions from scholars and researchers worldwide and encourages the use of language that promotes academic excellence, philosophical rigor, scholarly communication, intellectual engagement, and international accessibility.

Journal Objectives

MANTIQIA aims to:

  • Advance scholarship in Islamic philosophy and related fields.
  • Promote critical and constructive engagement with classical and contemporary Islamic thought.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary dialogue between philosophy, religion, theology, ethics, and civilization studies.
  • Foster intellectual exchange among scholars from diverse academic traditions and geographical regions.
  • Contribute to the development of philosophical inquiry that addresses contemporary social, ethical, educational, scientific, and religious issues.
  • Support the preservation, reinterpretation, and dissemination of Islamic intellectual heritage within global academic discourse.

Target Readership

The journal is intended for:

  • Academics and Researchers
  • Philosophers and Islamic Studies Scholars
  • Lecturers and University Students
  • Religious and Intellectual Leaders
  • Policymakers and Educational Practitioners
  • Libraries and Research Institutions
  • Anyone interested in Islamic philosophy, religion, ethics, and intellectual history

Publication Frequency

MANTIQIA: Journal of Islamic Philosophy is published twice a year (June and December) and follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly contribution of all published articles.