INTERNATIONAL SHARI’AH RESEARCH ACADEMY FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE (ISRA)
ISRA was established in 2008 by the Central Bank of Malaysia as an Islamic finance and Shariah related research institution. ISRA is recognised globally as a leading Global Premier Research Academy in Islamic Finance industry with numerous accolades. An ICD Thomson Reuters study in 2014, cited that an estimated 6.2% of global Islamic Finance Research were contributed by ISRA. Contributions by ISRA includes over 200 Shari’ah research, publications that includes textbooks, journals and research papers that are constantly referred internationally and its I-FIKR Portal which is gaining popularity for its one-stop online Shari’ah knowledge repository for Islamic Finance.
In 2018, ISRA is celebrated its 10th anniversary.
INTERNATIONAL SHARI’AH RESEARCH ACADEMY FOR ISLAMIC FINANCE (ISRA)
ISRA was established in 2008 by the Central Bank of Malaysia as an Islamic finance and Shariah related research institution. ISRA is recognised globally as a leading Global Premier Research Academy in Islamic Finance industry with numerous accolades. An ICD Thomson Reuters study in 2014, cited that an estimated 6.2% of global Islamic Finance Research were contributed by ISRA. Contributions by ISRA includes over 200 Shari’ah research, publications that includes textbooks, journals and research papers that are constantly referred internationally and its I-FIKR Portal which is gaining popularity for its one-stop online Shari’ah knowledge repository for Islamic Finance.
This year ISRA is celebrating its 10th anniversary.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
In light of the Malaysian Prime Minister’s announcement of the movement control order due to the #COVID19 outbreak, ISRA will be closing its office premise from 18 March to 14 April 2020. This is part of the social distancing measures taken to prevent further spread of the virus.
AAOIFI-CSAA
Certified Shari’a Adviser and Auditor (CSAA) program is designed to equip candidates with the requisite technical understanding and professional skills on Shari’ah compliance and review processes for the international Islamic banking and finance industry
AAOIFI-CIPA
Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA) is one of the two flagship qualifications which are offered by the AAOIFI. CIPA is the only internationally recognized qualification in accounting for Islamic financial institutions, catering to all banking, investments, and Takaful segments.
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Provides a comprehensive advisory related services in regards to Shari’ah related matters in the field of Islamic finance and takaful.
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I-FIKR
The Islamic Finance Knowledge Repository (I-FIKR) is an innovative and dynamic platform initiated by the International Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) to cater to the growing demand of the industry for sound knowledge about Islamic economics and finance from a reputable source. I-FIKR is designed to meet the requirements of industry players, Shariah scholars, regulators, policy makers, academics, researchers and Islamic finance stakeholders in general.
Talent Development
ENRICHMENT OF SHARI’AH TALENTS
This is a “working & training” programme. YOUNG AND FRESH SHARI’AH graduates who have great interest to work in Islamic finance industry will be recruited -on contract and full time basis- by ISRA under this two (2) year programme. Allowances will be paid throughout the contract period. Read more…
SCHOLARSHIP
The ISRA Global Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shari’ah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge and research, strengthen talents, and encourage intellectual discourse in the field of Shari’ah in Islamic Finance. The Fund represents Read more…
PRACTICAL TRAINING
ISRA supports work-study or internship programs to give students an opportunity to complement their formal education with career-related experience to meet the demand for globally competent graduates. The internship offers our students personal real-world insights and exposures to actual working life, an experiential, foundation Read more…