Islamic Finance and Economic Empowerment
Islamic banking, Islamic Social Finance, poverty alleviation, waqf management, and community economic development.
About
About the Journal
Mishkath is dedicated to the scholarly study of Islam, Islamic Thought, and the Sri Lankan Muslim community.
Peer-Reviewed
Open Access
Annual
The journal
The Mishkath Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (MJIR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal published once a year by the Mishkath Research Institute in Sri Lanka. The journal promotes rigorous, contextually relevant, and interdisciplinary scholarship on Islam, Islamic thought, Sri Lankan Muslims, and contemporary issues affecting Muslim communities and society more broadly. Its scope encompasses history and geography; political science and international relations; sociology and anthropology; education and psychology; economics and finance; law and Islamic jurisprudence; literature, religion, and philosophy; coexistence and peace studies; public health and community well-being; media and digital society; and environmental and development studies. Within this broad interdisciplinary scope, the journal pays particular attention to Islamic finance, Islamic social finance and economic empowerment; Muslim family law; multicultural coexistence and interreligious relations; social welfare; and sustainable community development. Through a double-blind peer-review process, MJIR provides an inclusive scholarly platform for researchers from Sri Lanka and beyond to advance knowledge, encourage constructive academic dialogue, and connect Islamic intellectual traditions with contemporary social realities.
Background and rationale
There is a growing need for a robust academic platform that bridges global Islamic thought with local realities. While the Sri Lankan Muslim community has a rich history and faces complex contemporary challenges, high-quality, indexed academic literature documenting this narrative remains fragmented. Mishkath Research Institute seeks to fill this void by providing an inclusive, credible, and high-quality outlet for scholarship that connects local issues with broader interdisciplinary and Islamic discourses.
What the journal sets out to do
Objectives
- To promote high-quality interdisciplinary research on Islam and Islamic Thought.
- To provide a dedicated yet inclusive space for the study of Sri Lankan Muslims.
- To provide a platform for local and international scholars to engage in critical dialogue.
- To achieve international indexing (Scopus, ESCI) within 5 years.
- To serve as an intellectual resource for policymakers, academics, and community organizations in Sri Lanka and beyond, bridging scholarly research with real-world decision-making.
- To generate meaningful social impact within the Sri Lankan Muslim community by translating research findings and recommendations into actionable guidance for social, educational, and developmental activities.
Where the journal focuses first
Priority Areas
Mishkath remains interdisciplinary and welcomes research on broader Islamic themes, while giving particular attention to these areas.
Islamic Jurisprudence, with special attention to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA)
Muslim personal law and Islamic legal thought, with special attention to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA).
Multicultural Co-existence
Inter-religious dialogue, social harmony, peace-building, and the role of Muslim communities in fostering national reconciliation and pluralistic societies.
Contemporary Social Issues
The complex contemporary challenges facing the Sri Lankan Muslim community, connecting local realities with broader interdisciplinary and Islamic discourses.
Contribute to the journal
Mishkath welcomes interdisciplinary research from local and international scholars.