About the Journal

Al Ma'any: Journal of Arabic Language and Literature Studies is
a journal managed by the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program
at the State Islamic College (STAIN) of Mandailing Natal.
It began publication in March 2022 and is published twice a year,
in June and December. Al Ma'any: Journal of Arabic Language and Literature Studies is a journal managed by the Arabic Language and Literature Study Program at the State Islamic College (STAIN) of Mandailing Natal. It began publication in March 2022 and is published twice a year, in June and December.

Al-Ma’any focuses on scholarly studies of Arabic language, Arabic literature, and Arab culture, 
particularly thematic studies employing diverse theoretical, methodological, and interdisciplinary 
approaches. The journal welcomes both theoretical and empirical research that contributes to the 
advancement of knowledge and provides meaningful insights into contemporary issues in Arabic 
language and literary studies. 

In the area of Arabic linguistics, the journal welcomes studies on phonetics and phonology (al
aṣwāt), morphology (ṣarf), syntax (naḥw), semantics (dalālah), pragmatics, discourse analysis, 
sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, applied linguistics, language acquisition, language variation, 
translation studies, and other relevant areas of Arabic language research. 

The journal also welcomes research in Arabic language education, including studies on 
language teaching methodologies, Arabic language skills, curriculum development, instructional 
materials, educational media and technology, assessment and evaluation, Arabic language learning 
environments (bi’ah lughawiyyah), digital and technology-enhanced language learning, innovative 
pedagogical practices, and issues related to Arabic language teaching and learning at various 
educational levels