International Shariʽah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) is an Islamic finance research institution in Malaysia that focuses on
sharia-related issues
ISRA is a repository of knowledge for
Shari’ah views (fatwas) and undertakes studies on contemporary issues, especially those relating to
Shari’ah, in the
Islamic finance industry. ISRA also contributes towards strengthening
human capital development in Shari’ah expertise relevant to Islamic finance and provides a platform for greater engagement amongst practitioners, scholars, regulators and academics via research and dialogue, in both the domestic and international arenas.
Objectives
Spearhead and Conduct Applied Shari’ah Research in Islamic Finance
Enrich Resources of Knowledge in Islamic Finance
Provide Avenues for the Development of Shari’ah Practice In Islamic Finance
Propagate Harmonisation and Mutual Respect in Islamic Finance Practices