A Think Tank rooted in
Scholarship and Service
Founded in 2019, Mishkath Research Institute advances Islamic thought through research, education, dialogue, and publication.
Vision & Mission
We strive to guide the community through sound academic principles.
A peaceful, contributory Muslim society
A peaceful and contributory Sri Lankan Muslim society integrated with the national mainstream.
Advancing Islamic Thought
To advance Islamic thought through research, education, dialogue, and publications that address contemporary issues with clarity, knowledge, and responsibility.
Our Long-Term Vision
We are guided by clear strategic goals to maximize our impact and reach.
National & International Partnerships
Building bridges with institutions locally and globally to share knowledge and resources.
Academic Exchange & Collaboration
Fostering a culture of scholarly exchange and joint research initiatives.
Community-Level Engagement
Connecting high-level research with practical community needs and solutions.
Digital Expansion
Leveraging technology to make knowledge accessible to a wider audience.
Global Presence
Contributing to global Islamic discourse from a Sri Lankan perspective.
Sustainable Growth
Ensuring the long-term viability of our projects through sound management.
How We Derive Knowledge
Our approach is rigorous, context-aware, and rooted in classical scholarship.
Foundational Sources
Qur'an and Sunnah as the primary basis of all analysis.
Comparative Approach
Avoiding restriction to a single madh'hab to find the most relevant guidance.
Contextual Relevance
Studying social, economic, and cultural realities of Sri Lanka.
Multidisciplinary Engagement
Consulting scholars, professionals and social scientists.
The Architecture of Mishkath
How our different arms work together to fulfill our mission.
MRCS Private Limited
Parent Organisation
Mishkath Research Institute
- Research Units
- Publications
Mishkath Academy
- Public Courses
- Scholar Training
Mishkath Social Finance
- Microfinance
- Ethical Investing
Board of Directors
Guided by respected scholars and professionals.
Usthaz MAM. Mansoor
DirectorAsh-Sheikh SAK. Abdul Razick
PresidentAsh-Sheikh MUM. Rizwan
SecretaryAsh-Sheikh MS. Ayubkhan
MemberGuided by Distinguished Scholars
Eminent academics and professionals who advise and strengthen our mission.
Dr. Faisz Musthapha, PC
ChancellorSouth Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Rev. Professor (Dr.) W. Wimalaratana
Emeritus Professor in EconomicsThe University of Colombo
Prof. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi
Professor in EducationInternational Islamic University Malaysia
Usthaz MAM. Mansoor
DirectorMishkath Research Institute
Dr. Saleh Mubarak Bazead
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)NAMA Foundation
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habeebullah Zakariyah
Deputy DeanInstitute of Islamic Banking and Finance, IIUM
Prof. SMM. Mazahir
Professor in Islamic CultureFaculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Ash-Sheikh NMM. Mifly
Retired DCG, Inland Revenue DepartmentTax Policy, International Tax Affairs, Interpretation & Rulings
Mr. TLM. Nawash
ChairmanZakat Foundation for Development - Sri Lanka
"The book should be made compulsory in the teaching of the holy Quran to Muslim children."