The Academy participated in the Ninth International Conference on Islamic Banking and Finance (ICIBF‑2025), organised by the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) on 19–20 November 2025 in Karachi, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, under the theme: “Islamic Finance: Embracing Technology, Sustainability, and Ethical Excellence.”
The Academy was represented by Dr Muhammad Al‑Amin Sylla, Head of the Research and Studies Division, who delivered a speech emphasising the importance of promoting digital innovation in the Islamic banking sector while upholding ethical values and Shariah‑based justice amid rapid technological transformations. He highlighted the role of Islamic jurisprudence in addressing contemporary developments in ways that support sustainable development.
The Academy’s representative also presented the Academy’s mission, objectives, and scholarly role in clarifying Shariah rulings on contemporary issues and issuing fiqh resolutions—particularly those related to Islamic financial transactions. He also reviewed the Academy’s efforts to translate its resolutions into several languages and publish them on its official website.
On the sidelines of the conference, Dr Muhammad Al‑Amin Sylla delivered an academic lecture at Al‑Kauthar University in Karachi, addressing several issues related to Islamic financial transactions. He also participated in scientific sessions that discussed significant future challenges facing Islamic finance and the proposed Shariah‑compliant solutions.