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ISRA Institute
Premier Hub for Knowledge and Research in Islamic Economics and Finance
About Us
ISRA Institute, formerly known as the International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA), was established in 2008 by Bank Negara Malaysia as a research institution specialising in applied Shariah in Islamic finance. The centre has gained global recognition as a premier research academy in the Islamic finance industry, earning numerous accolades. It has contributed significantly to over 200 Shariah research publications, including textbooks, journals, and research papers, which have been widely referenced locally and internationally.
Additionally, its I-FIKR Portal is becoming increasingly popular as a comprehensive online Shariah knowledge repository for Islamic finance. After the consolidation exercise between ISRA and INCEIF University in July 2021, ISRA Institute has expanded its research scope beyond applied Shariah to include areas within the Islamic economic and finance domain, including management, business and marketing, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, financial technology, econometrics, accounting and auditing, halal economy and social finance. ISRA Institute aims to be the global hub for applied research in Islamic economics and finance, fostering innovation and knowledge sharing and adhering to the best ethical practices.
Objectives
Provide avenues for the development of groundbreaking research and innovation in Islamic economics and finance
Spearhead and conduct applied Shariah research in Islamic economics and finance
Streamline research management processes and provide strong support for impactful research outputs and deliverables
Propagate harmonisation and mutual respect in Islamic economics and finance practices
Our Research
Value Propositions
ISRA Institute supports academics and researchers by facilitating industry engagements and promoting professional development to produce impactful research and provide innovative and sustainable solutions.
Worldwide accreditation and high research ranking
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World-class scholars with combined expertise in Shariah, Islamic finance and Islamic economics
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Applied research undertaken by centres of excellence
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Impactful Research and Publication Projects
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2023
Maqasid Shariah Index
2023
Research on the Shariah issues relating to the resolution of Islamic Banks
2023
Developing the Tayyib Framework for Islamic Finance Institutions in Malaysia
2023
ESG-i Assessment Framework: Empowering Sustainable and Ethical Growth for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
2022
Developing Maqasid al-Shariah-based Value-Based Intermediation for Takaful (VBIT) Scorecard Research Project
2020
Shariah Endorsement of UNHCR Zakat Fund and Report on Zakat Potential in the Asia Pacific Region
2022
Urban Farming
2023-2024
Training for EXCO and Non EXCO on Essentials in Islamic Banking & Finance and Islamic Social Finance 1.0 and 2.0
2024
Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: The Role of Values and Ethics in the Islamic Economy
2023
Islamic Financial System: Principles & Operations
2023
Islamic Capital Markets: Principles & Practices
2023
Selected Resolutions of MBSB Bank’s Shariah Advisory Committee 2018–2021
2022
Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: Conservation of the Environment in Islamic Law
2023
Translation of Sheikh al-Zarqa’s book: An Introduction to the General Theory of Obligations in Islamic Jurisprudence
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INCEIF UNIVERSITY
University Registration No. DU018 (W)
ISRA Institute
Jalan Tun Ismail,
50480 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
(Company No. 200501036588 (718736-K))
Phone | 03 7651 4202
Email | [email protected]
