Bait Al-Mashura Journal, published by Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations – Qatar, has achieved a new academic milestone by ranking first in the Arab world in the field of Islamic Economics and Finance and being classified in the top Q1 category according to the Arab Citation & Impact Factor (Arcif) Report 2026.
This achievement reflects the journal’s growing academic standing and its continued commitment to supporting high-quality research in Islamic economics, Islamic finance, and related fields.
First Place in Islamic Economics and Finance
According to the accreditation and excellence certificate issued by Arcif Analytics, Bait Al-Mashura Journal successfully met the required impact-factor standards and achieved an Arcif Impact Factor of 0.7037.
The journal ranked first among Arab journals in the field of Islamic Economics and Finance and was placed in Q1, the highest quartile category.
The 2026 Arcif report indicates that eight Arab journals were successfully classified within this field, while the average Arcif impact factor for the specialization was 0.313.
These results demonstrate the strong academic performance of Bait Al-Mashura Journal and the growing influence of the research it publishes.
A Significant Achievement in the Arcif 2026 Ranking
The Arab Citation & Impact Factor (Arcif) is a specialized initiative that evaluates Arabic academic journals according to a range of publishing and scholarly standards, including research quality, peer review, publication consistency, academic compliance, citation impact, and overall scholarly influence.
According to the 2026 Arcif Report, a total of 1,303 Arab academic journals successfully met the required criteria.
Within this competitive academic environment, Bait Al-Mashura Journal achieved a leading position in its specialization, reinforcing its status as an important platform for research in Islamic economics and finance.
A Specialized Platform for Islamic Economics and Finance Research
Bait Al-Mashura Journal provides a specialized academic platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and experts interested in areas such as:
- Islamic economics
- Islamic finance
- Islamic banking
- Shariah-compliant financial products
- Islamic financial institutions
- Financial innovation
- Contemporary issues in Islamic finance
The journal seeks to contribute to the development of knowledge by publishing peer-reviewed academic research and studies that address both theoretical and practical challenges in the Islamic finance industry.
It also maintains strong academic and peer-review standards to enhance the credibility, quality, and scholarly impact of its published research.
Supporting Research and Knowledge at Bait Al-Mashura
This recognition represents an important milestone in the broader efforts of Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations to support academic research, professional knowledge, and innovation in the Islamic finance sector.
Bait Al-Mashura places strong emphasis on research initiatives that contribute to the development of the Islamic finance industry and help connect academic knowledge with the practical needs of financial institutions, regulators, professionals, and markets.
The achievement also reflects the journal’s ongoing work to build a credible research platform and strengthen cooperation with researchers, scholars, academics, and industry experts from across the Arab world and beyond.
Continuing the Journey of Academic Excellence
Bait Al-Mashura Journal will continue to strengthen its academic and research performance, expand its presence in scholarly databases and academic classifications, and increase the international reach and visibility of its published research.
The journal will also continue to encourage high-quality and innovative studies addressing emerging developments and challenges in Islamic economics and finance.
On this occasion, Bait Al-Mashura Finance Consultations extends its sincere appreciation to the editorial board, researchers, peer reviewers, advisors, contributors, and all those who have supported the journal’s academic journey.
Their collective efforts have played an essential role in achieving this distinguished recognition.
This milestone reaffirms Bait Al-Mashura Journal’s commitment to advancing research excellence, academic quality, and knowledge development in Islamic economics and finance.
For more information about the journal, its published issues, and research articles, visit:
mashurajournal.com
