The Al-Albab (e-ISSN 2502-8340 & p-ISSN 0216-6143) is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal published biannually, in June and December, by Pascasarjana IAIN Pontianak. First launched as a print edition in December 2012, the journal became available online in 2016. It has been a registered member of CrossRef since then, ensuring that all articles published are assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI). Recognized for its quality, the journal is indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ). It has been accredited as a Sinta 2 publication through a decree by the Minister of Research and Technology/Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia (No. 200/M/KPT/2020).

The Al-Albab provides a platform for scholars and researchers to exchange ideas and share original research across a broad range of topics in religious studies, addressing both local and global contexts. The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarship by publishing innovative research that engages with contemporary issues in the field. Scholars from all regions and disciplines with an interest in religious studies and their manifestations in human life are encouraged to contribute to this open-access platform. With a strong emphasis on novelty and relevance, The Al-Albab invites submissions that adopt multidisciplinary approaches, covering areas such as Islamic studies, Catholic studies, Christian studies, Hindu studies, Buddhist studies, Jewish studies, local traditions, Chinese religion studies, and other pertinent fields within religious studies.