Mishkath: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research is being established
Mishkath Research Institute is establishing Mishkath: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, an annual, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to the scholarly...
About the Journal
Scholarship that bridges Islamic thought and local realities
Mishkath: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research is a proposed annual, peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to the scholarly study of Islam, Islamic Thought, and the Sri Lankan Muslim community. While maintaining a special focus on Muslims in Sri Lanka, the journal is highly inclusive and welcoming interdisciplinary research on broader Islamic themes - prioritizing Islamic Finance and Economic Empowerment, Islamic Jurisprudence with special attention to the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), Multicultural Co-existence, and Contemporary Social Issues - adopting a double-blind peer review process and Open Access policy to ensure global reach and rigorous scholarship.
Peer-Reviewed
Open Access
Interdisciplinary
Annual
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.
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. S.M.M. Mazahir
Professor in Islamic Culture
South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
5
Editor-in-Chief and Editors
7
Associate Editors
13
Advisory Board (proposed)
9
Research areas in scope
Submit your research to Mishkath
Manuscripts are submitted electronically through the journal's Open Journal Systems platform. Please read the submission guidelines before you begin.