About Us

ISRA Research Management Centre (ISRA RMC), 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 RMC 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 RMC 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.

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Value Propositions

ISRA Research Management 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

Research & Innovation
2023

Research on the Shariah issues relating to the resolution of Islamic Banks

Research & Innovation
2023

Developing the Tayyib Framework for Islamic Finance Institutions in Malaysia

Research & Innovation
2023

ESG-i Assessment Framework: Empowering Sustainable and Ethical Growth for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Research & Innovation
2022

Developing Maqasid al-Shariah-based Value-Based Intermediation for Takaful (VBIT) Scorecard Research Project

Research & Innovation
2020

Shariah Endorsement of UNHCR Zakat Fund and Report on Zakat Potential in the Asia Pacific Region

Research & Innovation
2022

Urban Farming

Research & Innovation
2023

Social Impact Report: LZNK Towards World Class Zakat Management Agency

CoE ISF
2020

Shariah Endorsement of UNHCR Zakat Fund and Report on Zakat Potential in the Asia Pacific Region

CoE ISF
2023-2024

Training for EXCO and Non EXCO on Essentials in Islamic Banking & Finance and Islamic Social Finance 1.0 and 2.0

Research & Innovation
2024

Advanced Programme: Islamic Social Finance for Board of Directors

CoE ISF
2024

Social Sustainability Impact Report of Waqaf An-Nur Socio-Economic Development

CoE ISF
2024

Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: The Role of Values and Ethics in the Islamic Economy

Publications & Translations
2023

Islamic Financial System: Principles & Operations

Publications & Translations
2023

Islamic Capital Markets: Principles & Practices

Publications & Translations
2023

Selected Resolutions of MBSB Bank’s Shariah Advisory Committee 2018–2021

Publications & Translations
2022

Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: Conservation of the Environment in Islamic Law

Publications & Translations
2023

Translation of Sheikh al-Zarqa’s book: An Introduction to the General Theory of Obligations in Islamic Jurisprudence

Publications & Translations
2023

Maqasid Shariah Index

Research & Innovation
2023

Research on the Shariah issues relating to the resolution of Islamic Banks

Research & Innovation
2023

Developing the Tayyib Framework for Islamic Finance Institutions in Malaysia

Research & Innovation
2023

ESG-i Assessment Framework: Empowering Sustainable and Ethical Growth for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Research & Innovation
2022

Developing Maqasid al-Shariah-based Value-Based Intermediation for Takaful (VBIT) Scorecard Research Project

Research & Innovation
2020

Shariah Endorsement of UNHCR Zakat Fund and Report on Zakat Potential in the Asia Pacific Region

Research & Innovation
2022

Urban Farming

Research & Innovation
2023

Social Impact Report: LZNK Towards World Class Zakat Management Agency

CoE ISF
2020

Shariah Endorsement of UNHCR Zakat Fund and Report on Zakat Potential in the Asia Pacific Region

CoE ISF
2023-2024

Training for EXCO and Non EXCO on Essentials in Islamic Banking & Finance and Islamic Social Finance 1.0 and 2.0

Research & Innovation
2024

Advanced Programme: Islamic Social Finance for Board of Directors

CoE ISF
2024

Social Sustainability Impact Report of Waqaf An-Nur Socio-Economic Development

CoE ISF
2024

Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: The Role of Values and Ethics in the Islamic Economy

Publications & Translations
2023

Islamic Financial System: Principles & Operations

Publications & Translations
2023

Islamic Capital Markets: Principles & Practices

Publications & Translations
2023

Selected Resolutions of MBSB Bank’s Shariah Advisory Committee 2018–2021

Publications & Translations
2022

Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: Conservation of the Environment in Islamic Law

Publications & Translations
2023

Translation of Sheikh al-Zarqa’s book: An Introduction to the General Theory of Obligations in Islamic Jurisprudence

Publications & Translations
2023

Maqasid Shariah Index

Research & Innovation
2023

Research on the Shariah issues relating to the resolution of Islamic Banks

Research & Innovation
2023

Developing the Tayyib Framework for Islamic Finance Institutions in Malaysia

Research & Innovation
2023

ESG-i Assessment Framework: Empowering Sustainable and Ethical Growth for Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Research & Innovation
2022

Developing Maqasid al-Shariah-based Value-Based Intermediation for Takaful (VBIT) Scorecard Research Project

Research & Innovation
2020

Shariah Endorsement of UNHCR Zakat Fund and Report on Zakat Potential in the Asia Pacific Region

Research & Innovation
2022

Urban Farming

Research & Innovation
2023

Social Impact Report: LZNK Towards World Class Zakat Management Agency

CoE ISF
2020

Shariah Endorsement of UNHCR Zakat Fund and Report on Zakat Potential in the Asia Pacific Region

CoE ISF
2023-2024

Training for EXCO and Non EXCO on Essentials in Islamic Banking & Finance and Islamic Social Finance 1.0 and 2.0

Research & Innovation
2024

Advanced Programme: Islamic Social Finance for Board of Directors

CoE ISF
2024

Social Sustainability Impact Report of Waqaf An-Nur Socio-Economic Development

CoE ISF
2024

Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: The Role of Values and Ethics in the Islamic Economy

Publications & Translations
2023

Islamic Financial System: Principles & Operations

Publications & Translations
2023

Islamic Capital Markets: Principles & Practices

Publications & Translations
2023

Selected Resolutions of MBSB Bank’s Shariah Advisory Committee 2018–2021

Publications & Translations
2022

Translation of Sheikh al-Qaradawi’s book: Conservation of the Environment in Islamic Law

Publications & Translations
2023

Translation of Sheikh al-Zarqa’s book: An Introduction to the General Theory of Obligations in Islamic Jurisprudence

Publications & Translations

Awards and Recognition

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