About the MRI Institute

MRI Institute — Advancing Global Scholarship
Est. 2017
Mishkath
Research Institute
40+ Partner Institutions
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The Mishkath Research Institute

Mishkath Research Institute (MRI) is a think tank established in 2017 by a group of professionals from the Sri Lankan Muslim community. The institute is committed to advancing Islamic thought across social, economic, and cultural spheres, employing fact-based, contextual, and scientific research as its primary methodology. Its work is complemented by community engagement, capacity-building programs, and outreach initiatives.

The vision of the institute is to foster a peaceful and contributory Sri Lankan Muslim society that is well integrated with the mainstream. To achieve this, the institute engages in a range of key activities, including research and consultations, organizing national conferences and symposiums, facilitating dialogues and conversations, providing teaching and training programs, and producing media and publications.

MRI regularly publishes researches and reports that address contemporary issues facing the Muslim community in Sri Lanka, including Zakat management, social finance, ethical governance, and community development. These publications aim to support evidence-based decision-making and promote informed dialogue within society.

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Academic Partner IIBF

Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, IIUM

International Islamic University Malaysia

Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance (IIBF) is a specialized academic and research institute established in 2005 to advance scholarly and professional development in Islamic banking and finance. It integrates Shariah principles with contemporary financial, economic, legal, and managerial disciplines through postgraduate education, research, training, and policy-oriented initiatives.

Malaysia Est. 2005
Academic Partner FIA

Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, SEUSL

South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language (FIA) is a specialized academic faculty established in 2005 to promote excellence in Islamic studies and Arabic language. It fosters interdisciplinary research, international symposia, and academic collaborations at national and international levels through two main departments.

Sri Lanka Est. 2005
Strategic Partner IIIT

International Institute of Islamic Thought

International Research & Educational Organization

IIIT is an international research and educational organization established in 1981, focused on intellectual and methodological reform of Islamic thought. It advances Islamization of knowledge, interdisciplinary research, Islamic social sciences, education, governance, and civilizational dialogue globally.

International Est. 1981
Strategic Partner NAMA

NAMA Foundation

International Non-Profit Organization

NAMA Foundation promotes sustainable development, education, and community empowerment through institutional grants and strategic partnerships. It focuses on education, civil society organizations, and youth development in developing countries, advancing inclusive development aligned with Islamic social finance goals.

International Non-Profit
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Committee Announcements Coming Soon

The organizing committee, scientific committee, and advisory board members will be formally announced in early 2026. We are proud to be assembling a distinguished panel of scholars, academics, and practitioners from across Sri Lanka and the global Islamic finance community.

Organizing Committee Scientific Review Committee International Advisory Board Local Arrangements Committee