About Mishkath Research Institute

Our Organization

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 research 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.

Alliance

Details of Partners

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
Academic Partner INCEIF

INCEIF University

International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance, Malaysia

INCEIF University is a specialized university established by Bank Negara Malaysia in 2005 to develop expertise in Islamic finance. It focuses on postgraduate education, research, and professional training in Islamic banking, Islamic economics, Shariah, Islamic social finance, and sustainable finance, aiming to be a global knowledge leader connecting academic research with industry practices.

Malaysia 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, focuses 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
Leadership

Conference Committees

Guidance & Oversight

Advisory Committee

Distinguished scholars and leaders guiding the scholarly direction of MIRC 2026.

Dr. Faisz Musthapha, PC

Chancellor, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Rev. Professor (Dr.) W. Wimalaratana

Emeritus Professor in Economics, The University of Colombo

Prof. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi

Professor in Education, International Islamic University Malaysia

Usthaz MAM. Mansoor

Director, Mishkath Research Institute

Dr. Saleh Mubarak Bazead

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), NAMA Foundation

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habeebullah Zakariyah

Deputy Dean, Institute of Islamic Banking and Finance, IIUM

Prof. SMM. Mazahir

Professor in Islamic Culture, Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Ash-Sheikh NMM. Mifly

Retired DCG of Inland Revenue Department — Tax Policy, International Tax Affairs, Interpretation & Rulings

Mr. TLM. Nawash

Chairman, Zakat Foundation for Development — Sri Lanka

Scientific Review

Review Committee

The panel responsible for the peer review and academic integrity of submitted papers.

Usthaz MAM. Mansoor

Director, Mishkath Research Institute

Prof. SMM. Mazahir

Professor in Islamic Culture, Dept. of Islamic Studies, FIA, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Prof. (Dr.) S.M.M. Nafees

Professor in Islamic Law and Legislation, Dept. of Islamic Studies, FIA, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Prof. (Dr.) R.A. Sarjoon

Professor, Dept. of Islamic Studies, FIA, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Dr. MJM. Arafath Careem

Member, MRI Research Team & Senior Lecturer, Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies, Sri Lanka

Dr. APM. Abbas

Member, MRI Research Team & Senior Lecturer, Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies, Sri Lanka

Dr. Shamila Dawood

Senior Lecturer, Department of Commercial Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Mr. M.H.M. Nairoos

Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies, Dept. of Islamic Studies, FIA, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Mrs. M.S. Ismiya Begum

Senior Lecturer in Islamic Thought and Civilization, Dept. of Islamic Studies, FIA, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Ash-Sheikh AK. Bishrul Rifath

Member, MRI Research Team & PhD. Researcher in Islamic Banking and Finance, IIUM

Organizing Team

Conference Team

The chair, co-chairs, and organizing members bringing the conference to life.

Conference Chair

Dr. MJM Arafath Careem

Member, MRI Research Team & Senior Lecturer, Naleemiah Institute of Islamic Studies, Sri Lanka

Co-Chairs

Dr. MIM. Jazeel

Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka

Dr. Shamila Dawood

Senior Lecturer, Department of Commercial Law, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Ash-Sheikh AK. Bishrul Rifath

Member, MRI Research Team & PhD. Researcher in Islamic Banking and Finance, IIUM

Conference Committee

Ash-Sheikh SAK. Abdul Razick

President, MRI

Ash-Sheikh MUM. Rizwan, Attorney-at-Law

Secretary, MRI

Ash-Sheikh MS. Ayubkhan, Attorney-at-Law

Member, Board of Directors, MRI

Ash-Sheikh AWM. Imthiyaz, Attorney-at-Law

Member, Board of Directors, MRI

Ash-Sheikh JM. Rizwan (M. Soc)

Member, Board of Directors, MRI

Ash-Sheikh MHM. Isfahan

Member, Board of Directors, MRI

Ash-Sheikh ARA. Hafeel

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), MRI