Afkar

Aims & Scope

AFKAR: Journal of 'Aqidah & Islamic Thought is an international peer reviewed journal published twice a year (June & December) by the Department of `Aqidah and Islamic Thought, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

It publishes articles and research papers concerning `aqidah and Islamic thought, particularly Kalam, philosophy, Sufism, comparative religions, logic and Islamic thought in Malay, English and Arabic.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.4
2024	0.40

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.247

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	18695

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	45

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Wellbeing of the Society: A Maqasid al-Shari'ah Approach

  Citation: 12

  Authors: Mohamed Saladin, Mohamed Azmil, Siti Mariam

• Exploring the Beauty of Islamic Values Through Metaphorical Expressions in Literary Work

  Citation: 6

  Authors: Ferdinal, Oktavianus, Indirawati

• Critical Investigation on the Pandemic from the Islamic Perspective

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Ahmad Faizuddin, Nusairah, Miftachul, Liya Khaulah Asy-Syaimaa’, Nur Isti’anah

• Spiritual Growth Aspects among Caregivers of Children with Cancer

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Che Zarrina, Sharifah Basirah, Mohd Syukri, Siti Sarah, Rahman, Musa, Ab Rahman, Sabki, Hasimah

• Storytelling as a Peace Education in Interfaith Dialogue: An Experience Among Selected University Students

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Khadijah, Nur Farhana, Nurhanisah, Sri Rahayu

• Revisiting Social Justice: Exploring the Qur’anic Paradigm in Addressing Contemporary Challenges

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Juliyana, Latifah, Mohd Arif

• Applying Spiritual Aspect of Parenting Skills to Adolescents in the Family

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Salasiah Hanin, Izzah Nur Aida, Zaizul, Rosmawati

• Characteristics of the Prophetic Interfaith Dialogue: Foundation for Contemporary Interfaith Dialogue Enterprise

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Alwani, Nadzrah, Khadijah, Jilani Touhami, Abdul Rahim, Zamrie

• The Development of Islamic Psychospiritual Scale for Drug Addicts

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Che Zarrina, Mohd Syukri, Siti Sarah, Syed Mohammad Hilmi, Mohd Khairul Naim, Sharifah Basirah, Mohd Manawi

• Genealogical Transmission of Zakariyya al-Ansari’s Thought on Tawhid to the Malay World Scholars with Special Reference to His Fath al-Rahman

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Che Zarrina, Maimunah, Faizuri

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