International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) is an Islamic finance research institution in Malaysia that focuses on sharia-related issues.
ISRA was established on 26 March 2008 by the Central Bank Malaysia (BNM).
Background 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
Key Specialisation Shari'ah and Applied Research Publications Events Talent Development
Shari'ah and Applied Research Islamic Banking Unit Islamic Capital Market Unit Takaful Unit Fatwa and Translation Unit
Publication
Books ISRA Research Papers ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (English) ISRA International Journal of Islamic Finance (Arabic) Articles
Proceedings ISRA Islamic Finance Space (IIFS) ISRA Bulletins ISRA-Bloomberg Bulletins
Events ISRA International Shariah Scholars' Forum (ISSF) ISRA Muzakarah Cendekiawan Syariah Nusantara (MCSN) ISRA-IRTI-Durham University Strategic Roundtable Discussion (SRD) ISRA International Colloquium for Islamic Finance (IICIF) ISRA Thematic Workshops
Talent Development Programmes In-House Shari'ah Management Training Programme Practical Training and Fellowship Programme Shari'ah Scholarship
References
External links Bank Negara Malaysia Malaysia International Islamic Financial Centre INCEIF Islamic Finance Knowledge Repository (I-FIKR) Association of Shariah Advisor in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS)