History and Geography
The historical evolution of the Sri Lankan Muslim community in local and global contexts.
About
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.
Focus of the journal
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.
The scope of the journal
Subject Areas
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.
Particular attention
Priority Areas
Within its interdisciplinary scope, the journal gives particular attention to these areas.
Islamic Finance and Economic Empowerment
Islamic banking, Islamic Social Finance, poverty alleviation, waqf management, and community economic development.
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.
Before you submit
Is your manuscript in scope?
Mishkath maintains a special focus on Muslims in Sri Lanka while remaining inclusive: interdisciplinary research on broader Islamic themes is welcome, whether or not it deals directly with the Sri Lankan context.
Manuscripts are accepted as research articles, research notes and book reviews. Each type has its own word count and requirements, set out in the submission guidelines.