Writings on Islamic literature first began in mid of 19th century and appeared in European language. 15 core journals of Islamic studies for the period of 1911 to 1980 are identified, and indexed by Index Islamicus. These journals among others, include, Bulletin of School of Oriental and African Studies, International Journal of Middle East Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Muslim World, Middle East Journal, Journal of American Oriental Society, Islamic Studies, Majallat al-Azhar and Islamic Quarterly. Articles of Islamic studies published in these journals are classified under fourteen inter and multi-disciplinary subject areas which are generalia, philosophy, religion, sociology, political science, economics, law, education, language, sciences, art, literature, geography and history. Quantitative study method examines the available literature and uses it to analyse research patterns and trends. Quantitative study has been referenced in many scientific studies within a specific topic, field, author, or institution.