About GSISF
A professional, non-profit platform dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and innovation in Islamic Social Finance
About GSISF
Advancing Islamic Social Finance Globally
The Global Society for Islamic Social Finance (GSISF) is a professional, non-profit platform dedicated to advancing research, collaboration, and innovation in Islamic Social Finance (ISF). We connect scholars, practitioners, regulators, and students to strengthen the global ecosystem of Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqah, Qard al Hasan and Islamic microfinance for sustainable development.
GSISF Pay-off lin
Empowering people, shaping leaders, and transforming societies through the values of Islamic social finance
GSISF Vision
To be the leading institution for Islamic social finance that empowers individuals, communities, and institutions to achieve sustainable socio-economic development, philanthropic leadership, and inclusive transformation of lives.
GSISF Mission
- To connect, drive and collaborate with scholars, practitioners, institutions, and leaders in philanthropic initiatives.
- To provide resources, research, coaching and mentorship to foster ethical and sustainable social business models and impactful charities.
- To develop philanthropic leaders and provide technology-driven innovative financial solutions to improve lives
Who We Are
Empowering Communities Through Islamic Social Finance
The Global Society for Islamic Social Finance (GSISF) is a dynamic platform having diverse professionals of banking and finance, university teachers, ISF researchers, economists, NGOs dedicated to advancing Islamic social finance as a transformative tool for sustainable socio-economic development. We serve as a gateway and hub of resources, research, leadership development, innovative business models, counselling, coaching, mentorship, and charity initiatives — all aimed at changing lives through value-driven solutions.
Transforming Lives
Empowering people, shaping leaders, and transforming societies through the values of Islamic social finance.
Founding Day:
17th Ramadan
2024 IIUM, Malaysia
What We Do
Core Objectives
Six pillars driving our mission to transform lives through Islamic social finance
Research & Knowledge Creation
Develop and disseminate high-quality research and create new knowledge in Islamic social finance
Training & Capacity Building
Arrange trainings, workshops, conferences, and offer certification courses in collaboration with global institutions
Collaboration & Networking
Build partnerships across academia, industry, NGOs, philanthropic platforms and governments
Leadership & Mentorship
Train, coach, counsel and mentor emerging philanthropic leaders, ethical entrepreneurs and communities
Innovation in Business Model
Promote Shariah-compliant and socially responsible enterprises with cutting-edge technological solutions
Charity & Social Impact
Create societal impact by leveraging Islamic social finance instruments like Zakat, Waqf, Sadaqah
Our Foundation
Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Excellence
Striving for professionalism and quality in all endeavors
Compassion
Serving humanity with empathy and
responsibility
Transparency
Operating with openness and clarity in all
dealings
Accountability
Taking responsibility for actions and
outcomes
Brotherhood & Unity
Practising brotherhood and unity across
communities
Justice & Generosity
Establishing justice and promoting
generosity
GSISF General Advisory Board (GAB)
Legal Status
Registered Public Trust
Global Society for Islamic Social Finance (GSISF)
A Religious Public Trust Registered under the Trust Act, 1882
Registration Number
IV/53/25
Registered Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Registration Date
30/07/2025
Founding Day:
17th Ramadan 2024 • IIUM, Malaysia