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Scholarship that bridges Islamic thought and local realities


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.

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Current Issue


Vol. 1, No. 1 (2026)

Inaugural Issue

Mishkath Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

The Mishkath Journal of Interdisciplinary Research (MJIR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published biannually by the Mishkath Research Institute, Sri Lanka. It promotes rigorous, contextually grounded scholarship on Islam, Islamic thought, Sri Lankan Muslims, and issues affecting society...

Published Published 25 September 2026 10 articles
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Research Article

Financing Qarḍ al-Ḥasan Scholarship Schemes through Zakāt: A Contemporary Juristic Viewpoint

Mohamed Bishrul Rifath

This viewpoint considers whether zakāt may fund a qarḍ al-ḥasan scholarship scheme in which repayments are recycled for future beneficiaries. The principal juristic difficulty concerns the compatibility of a repayable loan with tamlīk, the transfer of...

Vol. 1, No. 1 (2026) pp. 121-128 25 September 2026
zakāt qarḍ al-ḥasan scholarships tamlīk educational empowerment al-ghārimīn maqāṣid al-Sharīʿah
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Aims & Scope

Research Areas


The journal invites research dealing with, but not limited to, the areas below. While Mishkath maintains a special focus on Muslims in Sri Lanka, it remains interdisciplinary and welcomes research on broader Islamic themes.

History and Geography

The historical evolution of the Sri Lankan Muslim community in local and global contexts.

Political Science and International Relations

Political participation, minority rights, and political parties.

Co-existence and Peace Studies

Inter-religious dialogue, social harmony, peace-building, and the role of Muslim communities in fostering national reconciliation and pluralistic societies.

Economics and Finance

Islamic banking, Islamic Social Finance, poverty alleviation, waqf management, and community economic development.

Education and Psychology

Educational challenges, youth psychology, and community well-being.

Sociology and Anthropology

Ethnicity, social structures, family structure, cultural practices, and inter-community relations.

Law and Jurisprudence

Constitutional law, human rights, and Muslim personal law, including the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA).

Literature, Religion, and Philosophy

Islamic thought, theological discourse, and literary contributions.

Environmental and Developmental Issues

Sustainable development from an Islamic perspective.

Governance

Editorial Board


The journal will be governed by an Editorial Board comprising leading scholars.

Photograph of Prof. S.M.M. Mazahir
Editor-in-Chief

Prof. S.M.M. Mazahir


Professor in Islamic Culture

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka
4 Editor-in-Chief and Editors
8 Associate Editors
11 Advisory Board
9 Research areas in scope

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Manuscripts are submitted electronically through the journal's Open Journal Systems platform. Please read the submission guidelines before you begin.

Mishkath Journal of Interdisciplinary Research

  • e-ISSN ISSN 3121-5408
  • Annual
  • Double-Blind Peer Review
  • Open Access
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