Research
A global platform for experts, researchers and scholars to publish their work in Islamic finance.
Islamic Finance Global Research Index
Marifa Academy exists to disseminate knowledge, provide easy access to relevant information and promote the practices and principles of Islamic finance across cultures and societies, using the most innovative learning techniques.
The Islamic Finance Global Research Index lets researchers introduce themselves to the Islamic finance world through their publications, presentations, articles, papers and research — and earn from every subscription.
How it works
The Publication Process
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Researchers submit their unpublished work to Marifa Academy.
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The research is forwarded to a group of reviewers from academia and practice.
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After approval from reviewers, the research is forwarded to editors.
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Once edited, the article is listed in our index and available for researchers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ‘Publish with Marifa’?+
An initiative giving researchers, scholars and Islamic finance experts an opportunity to publish their work and showcase it on a global platform: the Islamic Finance Global Research Index.
What type of unpublished content can I submit?+
Research papers, books, articles and other scholarly work. If your work is not complete yet, a book presentation and a video explaining your research idea will suffice.
Who will review my work?+
A panel of academic and field experts, as well as practitioners. If selected, a team of editors finalises and prepares it for publication.
How long does publication take?+
The review panel assesses your work within a week of submission. Approved work then goes to editorial review and final composition. The entire process takes approximately one month.
Where will my work be published?+
Your work will be listed in the Islamic Finance Global Research Index on the Marifa Academy website.
How will I benefit in terms of revenue?+
On every hard-copy sale of your published work you receive 50% of the revenue; the remaining 50% goes to Marifa Academy.
Submit your research
Send your paper to the Marifa Journal of Islamic Finance for review.
Online Paper Submission